Where it fits well
- 190 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 885 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 593 nm with 4 occupants.
- 722 kg realistic payload proxy and 10 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti, South Africa · CC BY-SA 2.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 10 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 722 kg |
| Advertised range | 885 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 593 nm |
| Cruise speed | 190 kt |
| Runway need | ~780 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €80k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €760 |
The ownership trade-off
A large and productive cabin, but commercial-use fatigue, two turbocharged engines and high fuel burn require professional oversight.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €190k per year ( €4740 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €220k per year ( €2750 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €250k per year ( €2087 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €296k per year ( €1644 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €152k 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 large and productive cabin, but commercial-use fatigue, two turbocharged engines and high fuel burn require professional oversight.
- €80k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 780 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.