Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: PT6A-21, enrolled on the MORE program with an 8000-hour TBO.
- General Equipment: Cleveland wheels & brakes, prop synchronization.
- Avionics: ADF, GPS; AFIS not equipped.
- Interior: Rating 9, completed in 09/2007, seating for 8, includes lavatory.
- Exterior: Rating 9, completed by Algar in 09/2009, colors are white with red, blue, and gray stripes.
- Features: Equipped with Cleveland wheels/brakes, standard Terrain Awareness & Warning System, standard Weather Radar, and standard Emergency Locator Transmitter.
- Modifications: Blackhawk Mods, Raisbeck Mods, BLR modifications, Spar Mod status not reported.
- Airframe and engine maintenance programs not reported.
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.