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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200(1980)

BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200

Specifications

Year1980
Serial NumberBB-684
RegistrationG-VALK
Total Hours14,529
LocationSOUTHAMPTON GBR
RegionEUROPE

Broker

Pula Aviation Services Limited

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AI Description

  • Engine Upgrade: Blackhawk XP42 Engine Upgrade
  • Engine Model: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42
  • Engine Maintenance Program: ESP Silver
  • Propellers: 4-blade Hartzell turbofan
  • Winglets: Yes
  • Air Ambulance Mod: Lifeport Plus stretcher system available
  • Interior: Seating for seven passengers, belted lavatory seat, two pilot seats
  • Interior Refurbishment: Full refurbishment in 2015, seats refurbished in 2024 with new foam and black leather
  • Exterior: Beechcraft signature paint scheme, colors white with black and red details
  • Avionics: Garmin GNS530W, Garmin GNS430W, Collins ADF60A, Collins 105 autopilot, Avidyne FlightMax EX500 MFD, dual Garmin GTX330 Mode S transponders
  • Inspection Status: Phase 1-4 completed on August 28, 2024
  • Modifications: Dual aft body strakes, ram air recovery system, high flotation gear doors, enhanced performance leading edges
  • Damage History: Landing gear collapsed in 2004, repaired by Gama Services
  • Entertainment: CD player, forward refreshment center with MAPCO
  • Lavatory: Aft belted flushing lavatory

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.