Ah Gaunty me old...actually you old, me younger
Notice my rec is in current production...spares not an issue...not cheap either but at least beechcraft are well built and don't need that many bits from the manufacturer.
TBM is a great machine but Nivo said he could claim the expences against his business...not that he was made of money.
Insurance, lease and DOCs for a TBM 850 would have to be 300k+/annum on 300hrs flying. Then depreciation etc on top.
The same scenario with a
GOOD low hour B58 would be 100-120K
Edit: As annual utilisation falls the TBM and Baron get further apart and the Baron looks better
Turbines are great of you have the cashflow, need and utilisation but piston twins are still very cost effective transports.
edit: singles are even better
Prolly why B58s have remained in production...last Cessna piston twin built when?
Edit: comparing a NEW Baron to a TBM 850 I think the numbers would be a LOT closer...but anyone buys a new B58 when the world is awash with good second hand models has rocks in his head.