Where it fits well
- 165 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1200 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 804 nm with 4 occupants.
- 416 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: Drgitlow at English Wikipedia · Public domainKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 416 kg |
| Advertised range | 1200 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 804 nm |
| Cruise speed | 165 kt |
| Runway need | ~550 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €33k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €330 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent twin-engine efficiency and range, but ageing structure, fuel system and two-engine condition create substantial valuation risk.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €152k per year ( €3795 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €165k per year ( €2063 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €178k per year ( €1485 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €198k per year ( €1100 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €70k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- Excellent twin-engine efficiency and range, but ageing structure, fuel system and two-engine condition create substantial valuation risk.
- €33k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 550 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.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.