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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90(1979)

BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90

Specifications

Year1979
Serial NumberLJ-818
RegistrationN77NB
Total Hours10,544.9
LocationNEW CENTURY, KANSAS
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

New Century Air Service

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AI Description

  • Model: BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90
  • Engine: 2 x PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135
  • Engine Time: 7,328 hours since new for both engines
  • TBO: 3,600 hours
  • Hot Section Time: 371 hours for both engines
  • Avionics:
  • ADS-B Equipped
  • WAAS
  • Garmin GMA 340 Audio
  • Garmin GNS 530W MFD/Com/Nav/GPS
  • Garmin GTX 345 Transponder
  • Century 41 Autopilot/Flight Director
  • Bendix RDS81 Color Radar
  • 3M WX10A Stormscope
  • King KPB560 EGPWS
  • Additional Equipment:
  • Blackhawk STC
  • Frakes Speedcowls
  • Slimline Exhaust Stacks
  • Raisbeck Strakes
  • Cleveland Wheels/Brakes
  • Nose Baggage Door
  • Autofeather
  • Recognition Light
  • Interior:
  • Configuration: Executive, 8 seats
  • Features: Ivory leather, blue carpet, dual card tables, belted aft lavatory
  • Exterior:
  • Color: White with dark blue, crimson, and pewter accents

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.