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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200(1978)

BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200

Specifications

Year1978
Serial Number--
Registration--
Total Hours11,890
LocationPETERSBURG, VA USA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

CENTRAL VIRGINIA AVIATION

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AI Description

  • Avionics: Dual Garmin GTN-750, Collins ADF-60A, Collins AP-105 autopilot, dual Garmin GTX-335R and GTX-345R transponders, King KLN-90B GPS, Bendix/King RDR-2000VP weather radar.
  • Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42, 3,545 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) on one engine, 3,518 hours on the other.
  • Airframe Features: ADS-B In and Out, Garmin GDL-69 XM weather, Blackhawk XP42 upgrade, Butterfield flow-through anti-ice kit, Hartzell 3-blade props.
  • Interior: Executive configuration for 8 passengers, new black diamond pleated interior, carpeting, and seats in 2024, air conditioning, forward 2-place couch, club seating, galley with heated MAPCO, wood cabinetry, dual tables, belted aft lavatory.
  • Exterior: Recently painted in 2023, colors are Matterhorn white with jet black and gold trim.
  • Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91, complete logs available, Blackhawk XP42 upgrade completed in 2010, left engine hot section inspection due March 2025.

About this Model

Overview

The Beechcraft King Air 200 is a pressurized, twin-engine turboprop designed around reliable regional travel with the ability to use shorter runways than many light jets. It is commonly selected for mixed missions—business transport, government, medical, and special-mission roles—because it combines a practical operating footprint with a cabin that can be configured for passengers, equipment, or quick-change layouts depending on installation.

Mission Fit

The 200 series is well suited to point-to-point flying in the roughly 300–900 nm band, especially when the trip involves smaller airports or runway-length constraints. It is typically less compelling when the primary value driver is highest cruise speed, very high-altitude weather avoidance, or a large-cabin jet experience for longer legs.

Cabin

The King Air 200 cabin is a stand-up-in-the-aisle-for-some, pressurized turboprop cabin with club-style seating common in passenger configurations. It typically prioritizes practicality: good baggage access, large entry door, and a cabin that can be arranged for passengers, workstations, or mission equipment. Cabin noise and vibration are characteristic of turboprops and can vary significantly with interior refurbishment, insulation, and propeller/engine condition.