Where it fits well
- 140 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 1300 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 871 nm with 4 occupants.
- 333 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 333 kg |
| Advertised range | 1300 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 871 nm |
| Cruise speed | 140 kt |
| Runway need | ~703 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €24k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €155 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent range and fuel availability, but diesel-engine replacement limits and lower climb performance deserve close scrutiny.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €30k per year ( €755 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €36k per year ( €455 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €43k per year ( €355 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €52k per year ( €288 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €42k 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
- Excellent range and fuel availability, but diesel-engine replacement limits and lower climb performance deserve close scrutiny.
- €24k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 703 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.