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Where it fits well
- 165 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 695 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 466 nm with 4 occupants.
- 367 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 367 kg |
| Advertised range | 695 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 466 nm |
| Cruise speed | 165 kt |
| Runway need | ~600 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €23k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €230 |
The ownership trade-off
Useful high-altitude speed at an accessible purchase price, but turbo, gear and engine heat management increase maintenance exposure.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €74k per year ( €1850 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €83k per year ( €1040 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €92k per year ( €770 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €106k per year ( €590 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €47k 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
- Useful high-altitude speed at an accessible purchase price, but turbo, gear and engine heat management increase maintenance exposure.
- €23k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 600 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.