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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90(1973)

Asking Price
$395,000

Specifications

Year1973
Serial NumberLJ-568
RegistrationN46CV
Total Hours13,796
LocationUnited States
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Silver Hawk Aviation, LLC

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David Williams

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Aircraft Details

  • Model: BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90
  • Engine: 2 x PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-21
  • Engine 1: 4,741 hours SNEW, TBO 8,000 hours
  • Engine 2: 4,481 hours SMOH, TBO 8,000 hours
  • Propellers: 3-blade HARTZELL
  • Avionics:
  • Garmin GNS-530W, GNS-430W, GMX-200
  • S-TEC 3100 Autopilot, ADS-B equipped
  • L3 WX-500 Stormscope
  • Capacity: 6 passengers, aft lavatory with service port
  • Interior: Executive configuration, custom leather seating, dual USB charging ports
  • Exterior: Appealing paint scheme rated 8/10, white with two-tone burgundy stripes
  • Additional Equipment:
  • FIKI (Flight Into Known Ice) certified
  • De-ice boots, heated windshields, Cleveland wheels & brakes
  • Externally accessible aft baggage stowage area
  • Maintenance:
  • New windshields installed April 2018
  • Gear up landing in 1983, repaired with new factory parts
  • Condition: Very good overall, some items may need cleaning/refurbishment

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.