Where it fits well
- 180 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 870 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 583 nm with 4 occupants.
- 370 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 370 kg |
| Advertised range | 870 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 583 nm |
| Cruise speed | 180 kt |
| Runway need | ~650 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €52k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €510 |
The ownership trade-off
High useful load and six-seat flexibility, but two turbocharged engines and ageing systems can overwhelm the acquisition price.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €134k per year ( €3350 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €154k per year ( €1930 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €175k per year ( €1457 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €205k per year ( €1141 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €104k 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
- High useful load and six-seat flexibility, but two turbocharged engines and ageing systems can overwhelm the acquisition price.
- €52k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 650 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.