Specifications
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APPLIED AVIATION
AI Description
- Model: BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90
- Max Takeoff Weight: 10,100 lb
- Basic Operating Weight: 6,637.2 lb
- Useful Load: 3,462.8 lb
- Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PT6A-21, 550 hp each
- Engine 1: 2,293 hours since overhaul (SOH), TBO 3,600 hours
- Engine 2: 3,172 hours SOH, TBO 3,600 hours
- Propellers: 4-blade Hartzell HC-D4N-3A, 4 hours SOH
- Avionics:
- Garmin GTN 625, GTX 345 ADS-B in/out
- KFC-250 Auto Pilot with altitude pre-select
- Bendix King RDS-81 Radar, KGP-560 TAWS
- Additional Equipment:
- Pressurized, FIKI certified
- Factory A/C, Cleveland Wheels & Brakes
- Frakes exhaust, dual aft strakes
- Interior: 8 seats, executive configuration, flushing lavatory, mahogany cabinetry
- Exterior: Matterhorn White with dark blue, maroon, and gold stripes
- Inspection Status: Phase 1 and 2 completed, Phase 3 and 4 due 08/26/2026
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.