Where it fits well
- 105 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 500 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 335 nm with 4 occupants.
- 343 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: Adrian Pingstone (Arpingstone) · Public domainKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 343 kg |
| Advertised range | 500 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 335 nm |
| Cruise speed | 105 kt |
| Runway need | ~520 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €10k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €105 |
The ownership trade-off
Affordable and forgiving, but performance is modest and many aircraft now need substantial refurbishment.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €68k per year ( €1703 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €72k per year ( €904 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €77k per year ( €638 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €83k per year ( €460 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €24k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- Affordable and forgiving, but performance is modest and many aircraft now need substantial refurbishment.
- €10k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 520 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.