Specifications
Broker
MATT COLE
AI Description
- Model: BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90
- Condition: Used
- Flight Rules: IFR
- Location: Gillespie, Illinois
- Interior: Executive configuration, gray leather seating, good condition
- Exterior: White with green & gold, good condition (last reported 12/02/2024), painted in 2008
- Engine: 2 x PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-21
- Engine 1: 7,335 SMOH, TBO 4,000, Hot Section Time 1,170
- Engine 2: 7,235 SMOH, TBO 4,000, Hot Section Time 1,170
- Props: 4-blade RAISBECK, 3,350 SNEW each
- Avionics: GARMIN 500W GPS, TRIG transponders, CENTURY IV autopilot, ADS-B equipped, WAAS, LPV
- Modifications: Raisbeck dual aft body strakes, 4-blade propellers, spar strap with gross weight increase, SRS Aviation ice plates, Commuter Air Tech exhaust gas extractors
- Additional Equipment: Pressurized, Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)
- Inspection Status: Phase 1 & 2 complete by 02/2025, Phase 3 & 4 due by 11/30/2026, IFR Cert due 09/30/2026, Gear OH due 04/2027
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.