Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PT6A-21; Engine 1 TT: 13,818 hrs; Engine 2 TT: 690 hrs (installed Feb 2024).
- Propellers: 2 x 5-blade MT-Propeller; Total Time: 2,792 hrs (installed Feb 2017).
- Avionics: Garmin GNS530W SBAS, Garmin GTX330 ADS-B Out, dual communication radios, and various navigation systems including King KRA-10 radar altimeter.
- Interior: Configured for air ambulance with 2 stretchers; seats and sidewalls in blue/grey; carpet in blue; last refurbished in 2005.
- Exterior: White base paint with blue and grey stripes; last painted in 2005.
- Additional Equipment: Raisbeck Engineering wing lockers; de-ice boots; equipped with terrain awareness and warning system; standard emergency locator transmitter.
- Maintenance: Maintained under EASA Part 145; recent prop overhaul completed in Feb 2023; airworthy status confirmed.
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.