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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90(1976)

Asking Price
$850,000

Specifications

Year1976
Serial NumberLJ-676
RegistrationN26RE
Total Hours9,671
LocationUnited States
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Charlie Bravo Aviation, LLC

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AI Description

  • Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; various inspections and overhauls scheduled, including Engine Overhauls and Prop Overhaul due by July 2023; Phase 2 Inspection completed March 2023, next due May 2025; Phase 3 and 4 Inspections due May 2026.
  • Engine: Equipped with PT6A-21 engines; Engine 1 TBO 8000 hours, TCSN 6036; Engine 2 TBO 8000 hours, TCSN 5936.
  • Avionics: Features Century IV Autopilot, dual Garmin GNS-530W and GTN-750 radios, Aspen 3-tube EFIS, Avidyne FlightMax EX-500 MFD, Bendix/King radar altimeter, and weather radar.
  • Interior: Executive configuration with 6 passenger capacity; gray leather seating, refurbished in December 2020; features include Freon air conditioning, belted aft lavatory, and Madagascar laminate cabinetry.
  • Exterior: Refurbished in December 2020; painted in Matterhorn white with blue and gray stripes.
  • Additional Equipment: Includes Raisbeck gross weight increase modification, soundproofing, Cleveland wheels and brakes, and Hartzell 3-blade props.
  • Features: Equipped with ADS-B, Terrain Awareness & Warning System, and Weather Radar.

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.