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Where it fits well
- 260 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1000 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 670 nm with 4 occupants.
- 387 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 | 387 kg |
| Advertised range | 1000 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 670 nm |
| Cruise speed | 260 kt |
| Runway need | ~743 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €85k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €760 |
The ownership trade-off
A relatively accessible pressurized turboprop, but full-fuel payload and ageing PA-46 systems require careful planning.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €151k per year ( €3785 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €182k per year ( €2273 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €212k per year ( €1768 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €258k per year ( €1432 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €168k 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 relatively accessible pressurized turboprop, but full-fuel payload and ageing PA-46 systems require careful planning.
- €85k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 743 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.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.