Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60A, TBO 3600 hours, Engine 1: 5,810 hours since new, 2,262 hours since major overhaul, 591 hours since hot section; Engine 2: 5,810 hours since new, 2,262 hours since major overhaul, 94 hours since hot section.
- Props: Hartzell four-blade props, 0 hours since overhaul for both.
- Interior: Executive configuration with seating for 11 (8 seats + 2 jump seats + belted potty), beige leather seats, dual executive tables, forward refreshment center, beige headliner, tan tweed carpet.
- Avionics: Collins ProLine II with Avidyne EX500 MFD, TAWS-B, XM Weather, Skywatch, dual Collins VHF-22A comms, dual Collins VIR-32A navs, Collins APS-65 autopilot, and more.
- Additional Features: Raisbeck dual aft body strakes, nacelle wing lockers, air ambulance stretcher system (O2, air, vacuum equipped), Elliott Aviation sound management system, Freon air conditioning, heated brakes.
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with dark blue/medium blue stripes.
- Maintenance: Maintained by Hawk Aviation and Maintenance Services Kenya; operated in a dry climate for executive and medical missions.
About this Model
Overview
The Beechcraft King Air 350 is a pressurized, twin-engine turboprop frequently selected for missions that need airline-like dispatch reliability without requiring long paved runways or major-airport infrastructure. It balances cabin volume with strong climb performance and the ability to operate into smaller regional fields, making it a common choice for corporate, government, and special-mission roles.
Mission Fit
The 350 fits missions typically in the 300–900 nm range where the combination of pressurization, weather capability, and runway flexibility matters more than pure cruise speed. It can also support mixed passenger/baggage loads and frequent-cycle schedules, but buyers prioritizing maximum speed or a larger, stand-up cabin often look to light or midsize jets.
Cabin
The King Air 350 cabin is designed for practical comfort: a pressurized environment, relatively low cabin altitude for a turboprop class, and a layout that can be configured for business travel, utility transport, or specialized interiors. Noise and vibration are generally well-managed for the category, though the experience remains distinctly turboprop compared with a jet. Baggage is typically split between internal and external compartments depending on configuration.