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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90(1978)

Specifications

Year1978
Serial NumberLJ-856
RegistrationN904US
Total Hours9,485
LocationGIG HARBOR, WASHINGTON
RegionNORTH AMERICA

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AI Description

  • Model: King Air C90
  • Max Takeoff Weight: 10,100 lb
  • Useful Load: 3,550 lb
  • Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-21
  • Engine 1: 5,518 hours since overhaul, enrolled on MORE program, TBO 8,000 hours
  • Engine 2: 6,037 hours since overhaul, enrolled on MORE program, TBO 8,000 hours
  • Propellers: Hartzell 4-blade, 130 hours since overhaul
  • Avionics:
  • Garmin G600 EFIS
  • Dual Garmin GNS430W GPS
  • Garmin GTX330ES transponder
  • Century IV autopilot with yaw damper
  • ADS-B equipped
  • Additional Equipment:
  • Pressurized cabin
  • Oxygen system (22 cu ft)
  • Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) capability
  • Raisbeck strakes with gross weight increase
  • Cleveland wheels and brakes
  • Interior:
  • 7 passenger configuration
  • Light tan leather and carpet
  • Private aft lavatory
  • Forward refreshment center
  • Exterior: Matterhorn white with burgundy and beige trim stripes

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.