Where it fits well
- 137 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 880 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 590 nm with 4 occupants.
- 323 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: Rob Hodgkins · CC BY-SA 2.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 323 kg |
| Advertised range | 880 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 590 nm |
| Cruise speed | 137 kt |
| Runway need | ~487 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €18k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €185 |
The ownership trade-off
A useful complex trainer with familiar Piper handling, but speed gains are modest relative to gear and maintenance complexity.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €38k per year ( €938 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €45k per year ( €561 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €52k per year ( €436 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €63k per year ( €352 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €38k 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
- A useful complex trainer with familiar Piper handling, but speed gains are modest relative to gear and maintenance complexity.
- €18k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 487 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.