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Where it fits well
- 173 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 950 nm published range creates a practical planning radius of about 636 nm with 4 occupants.
- 904 kg realistic payload proxy and 11 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 11 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 904 kg |
| Published planning range | 950 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 636 nm |
| Cruise speed | 173 kt |
| Runway need | ~791 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €100k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €850 |
The ownership trade-off
A flexible modern regional workhorse, but two large piston engines, an unpressurized cabin and commercial maintenance make private ownership impractical.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €134k per year ( €3350 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €168k per year ( €2100 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €202k per year ( €1683 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €253k per year ( €1406 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €179k 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
- A flexible modern regional workhorse, but two large piston engines, an unpressurized cabin and commercial maintenance make private ownership impractical.
- €100k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 791 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.