Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Location: Mojave, CA (also listed in Petersburg, VA)
- Airframe Total Time: 9,445 hours
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20
• Engine 1: 278 hours since major overhaul (requires replacement due to chip light, high EGT, and metal found postflight)
• Engine 2: 1,718 hours since major overhaul
- 3-blade props with auto feather, prop synch, and chrome spinners
- Cleveland brakes, American Aviation engine stacks, Concorde lead acid battery
- 22 cubic foot oxygen system, external power receptacle
- Avionics: Garmin GTN-750 & 650, Garmin GTX-335 & 345 transponders, King KFC-250 autopilot, King KCS-55A compass, color weather radar
- ADS-B, WAAS, and LPV equipped
- Executive interior: leather seating, fabric & suede, 8 passengers, forward refreshment center, 12-volt plugs with USB ports, Freon air conditioning
- Exterior: White with brown & blue stripes (refurbished 1999)
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91, complete logbooks, landing gear overhaul (2023), fresh phase inspections
- Aircraft can be sold as a parts aircraft or potentially in flying condition with engine replacement and contingent purchase agreement
- Trades accepted
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.