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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90(1978)

Asking Price
$259,900

Specifications

Year1978
Serial NumberLJ-813
RegistrationN2050A
Total Hours17,500
LocationDENVER, CO USA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

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ERIC BREWER

(307) 760-1005

AI Description

  • Model: Beechcraft King Air C90
  • Seating capacity: 7
  • Useful load: 3,350 lbs
  • Fuel capacity: 384 gallons
  • Engine hours since major overhaul (SMOH): 7,450, 7,550, 1,181 (multiple engines)
  • About 200 cycles remaining
  • Avionics:
  • Garmin GTN 625 GPS
  • Garmin GNC 255 NAV/COM
  • Garmin GNC 215 NAV/COM
  • Garmin GTX 345 ADSB In/Out
  • PS Engineering PMA 8000 audio
  • Shadin AMS-2000 altitude management system
  • Century IV autopilot
  • EGPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System)
  • Co-pilot instruments: Garmin GSB 15 USB, Davtron 903 digital VOR indicator, Flight Stream 210
  • Phase inspection due: August 2024
  • Landing gear inspection due: August 2024
  • ELT battery replacement due: May 2029
  • Interior condition: Leather in good shape, rated 8/10
  • Aircraft maintained and tastefully updated

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.