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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 260(2023)

Specifications

Year2023
Serial NumberBY-453
RegistrationD-IDAL
Total Hours350
LocationSwitzerland
RegionEUROPE

Broker

ProAir Aviation GmbH

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AI Description

  • Maintenance: EASA Part 145, ProParts airframe maintenance program.
  • Engine:
  • Model: PT6A-52
  • Maintenance program: ESP Gold
  • TBO: 3500 hours
  • TTSNEW: 350 hours (for both engines)
  • Avionics:
  • ADF: Collins NAV-4000
  • Communication Radios: Dual Collins VHF-4000
  • DME: Collins DME-4000
  • Navigation Radios: Collins NAV-4500
  • Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT-4000
  • TCAS: L3 Skywatch TRC-899
  • Transponder: Collins TDR-94D Mode S w/DM N150-10-2
  • Features:
  • Aft Lavatory: Equipped
  • Airframe Maintenance Program: Equipped
  • Belted Lav: Equipped
  • Interior:
  • Passenger capacity: 7
  • Configuration: Executive
  • Condition: Original interior in excellent condition
  • Seating: Dual aft-facing seats, 4-place club
  • Cabinetry/Woodwork: Executive tables
  • Lavatory: Belted aft lav
  • Exterior:
  • Colors: White with red & blue stripes
  • Condition: Original exterior in good condition

About this Model

Overview

The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a pressurized twin-turboprop positioned for operators who want King Air operating flexibility with an updated avionics suite and performance tailored to regional point-to-point flying. It fits missions where runway access, climb performance, and multi-role cabin use matter as much as cruise speed, while retaining the familiar King Air handling and systems architecture many flight departments and commercial operators already support.

Mission Fit

The 260 is typically selected for repeatable regional missions with payload flexibility and access to shorter or more constrained runways than many jets prefer. It is also a practical platform for operators balancing passenger comfort with utility needs such as baggage volume, special mission equipment, or quick reconfiguration—subject to the specific interior and certification basis of the aircraft.

Cabin

Cabin experience is characterized by a pressurized, stand-up-not-required environment with club-style seating options and a practical aisle width for in-flight movement relative to many small turboprops. Noise and vibration levels are typical of the class and are strongly influenced by propeller condition, balancing, and interior specification. Baggage and loading flexibility are key strengths, especially for mixed passenger-and-gear missions.