Specifications
Aircraft Details
- 800 total airframe hours and 444 total cycles
- Home base: SBDO
- Enrolled in Cessna ProParts program and TRAXXALL maintenance tracking
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 engines (both with 800 hours and 440 cycles since new)
- Hartzell HC-E4N-3A propellers (both with 800 hours since new)
- Collins Pro Line Fusion integrated flight deck with three 14-inch touchscreen displays
- IS&S ThrustSense autothrottle system, digital pressurization, CoolView windows, synthetic vision, graphical flight planning, EICAS, dual FMS, multi-scan weather radar, ITAWS, TCAS I, AFGS, dual nav/comm radios
- Large main landing gear wheels and tires
- Factory warranty: five years on structure and avionics hardware, five years or 2,500 hours engine warranty
- Seven beige leather passenger seats, forward refreshment center, two executive tables, belted lavatory, single-pilot operation with 8+1 passenger capability
- Exterior: overall white with dark blue and dark grey accents
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.