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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90(1973)

Asking Price
$450,000

Specifications

Year1973
Serial NumberLJ-571
RegistrationN183SA
Total Hours7,034
LocationUnited States
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Moon Jet Group

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James Moon

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Aircraft Details

  • Engines: P&W PT6A-20, TBO 3600 hours; Engine 1 TSO: 2,848.1 hours; Engine 2 TSO: 1,480.0 hours.
  • Props: Hartzell HCBTN-3B, TBO 3000 hours; Prop 1 TSO: 423.4 hours; Prop 2 TSO: 423.4 hours.
  • Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; Engine Hot Section Inspection complied; Phase 1-4 Inspections scheduled for 2024-2025; Landing Gear Overhaul due June 2025; No damage reported.
  • Additional Equipment: Cleveland wheels & brakes; Hartzell 3-blade props with prop synch; 4th cabin window; Wing-tip strobes; Whelen LED tail beacon.
  • Avionics: S-TEC Systems 55X & 65 autopilots; Dual Garmin GNS-430W; Garmin G600 EFIS; Garmin GMX-200 MFD; L3 LandMark TAWS-8100; Garmin GTX-327 & GTX-330 Mode S transponders; Bendix/King RDR-2000VP weather radar.
  • Interior: Executive configuration; 6 passengers; Updated in 1999; Blue leather seating; Freon air conditioning; Belted forward-facing aft lav.
  • Exterior: New paint in 1998; White with blue, red, and gray stripes; Reported in good condition as of 08/19/2025.

About this Model

Overview

The Beechcraft King Air C90 is a compact, twin‑engine, pressurized turboprop typically used for regional passenger transport, corporate shuttle work, and utility missions that benefit from turboprop runway flexibility. It sits at the smaller end of the King Air family, emphasizing access to shorter runways and smaller airports, simple cabin service, and mission reliability over long-range cruise efficiency. Exact performance and avionics vary significantly by C90 variant (C90, C90A, C90B, C90GTx) and by equipment/weights.

Mission Fit

The C90 typically fits missions where airport access and schedule flexibility matter more than outright speed. It is commonly used for day-trip regional routes, multi-leg itineraries, and routes into airports with runway or infrastructure constraints. For buyers expecting consistent jet-equivalent block times or frequent near-max-range payloads, a larger turboprop or light jet may align better.

Cabin

The C90 cabin is a compact, pressurized environment generally arranged for executive seating with an aft baggage area, depending on configuration. Expect a smaller cross-section than larger King Air models, with a practical layout for short to mid-duration legs. Noise and vibration levels are typical of legacy turboprops and will depend on interior condition, insulation upgrades, and prop/engine configuration.