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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90(1979)

Asking Price
$399,000

Specifications

Year1979
Serial NumberLJ-813
RegistrationN2050A
Total Hours17,451
LocationUnited States
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

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AI Description

  • Maintenance:
  • Maintained under FAR Part 91
  • No damage status
  • IFR Certification due by August 2026
  • Certificate of Airworthiness issued on December 5, 1978
  • Landing Gear Overhaul due by August 2024
  • Phase Inspections (1-4) due by August 2024
  • Engine:
  • Model: PT6A-21
  • Engine 1: 7525 hours since overhaul, TBO 3600 hours
  • Engine 2: 7435 hours since overhaul, TBO 3600 hours
  • Avionics:
  • Autopilot: Century IV IFCS
  • Communication Radios: Bendix/King KX-155, Garmin GNC-255
  • Flight Director: Century IV IFCS
  • GPS: Garmin GTN-625
  • Navigation Radios: Bendix/King KX-155, Garmin GNC-255
  • TAWS: EGPWS
  • Transponder: Garmin GTX-345
  • Weather Radar: Bendix/King (color)
  • Interior:
  • Rating: 8
  • Configuration: Executive
  • Seating: Two-tone tan leather
  • Passenger capacity: 7
  • Exterior:
  • Rating: 8
  • Colors: White with blue accents
  • Last painted in 1995
  • Additional Equipment:
  • Hartzell 3-blade props
  • LED lights
  • Features:
  • ADS-B Capable
  • Standard Terrain Awareness & Warning System
  • Standard Weather Radar
  • Standard Emergency Locator Transmitter

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.