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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90(1979)

BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90
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Specifications

Year1979
Serial Number
Registration
Total Hours13,030.4
LocationPHOENIX, ARIZONA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

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Aircraft Details

• Located in Phoenix, Arizona

• Clean King Air C90 with Garmin/Avidyne panel

• IFR flight rules; based at KGEU

• Total airframe time: 13,030.4 hours; 13,197 landings

• Spar strap and spar mod equipped

• Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PT6A-21, 6,025.5 hours SMOH, 13,197 cycles, 3,600 TBO

• Props: Hartzell HC-B3TN-3B, 3-blade, times SMOH: 1,956.2 and 1,444.4

• Garmin G600 flight deck, Avidyne IFD540 GPS, Garmin GTX335 transponder, Century IV autopilot

• ADS-B Out and WAAS equipped

• Pressurized cabin

• Executive interior configuration for 8 passengers; interior redone in 2024

• Complete logbooks; maintained under FAR Part 91

• Fresh Phase 1-4 inspections and recent AD 89-25-10 compliance

• Color weather radar, Collins VHF 20/30 Nav Com, Garmin audio panel

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.