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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90A(1985)

Specifications

Year1985
Serial Number--
Registration--
Total Hours6
LocationSPAIN
RegionEUROPE

Broker

ARADIAN AVIATION

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STEVE ROGERS

+44 (0)203 514 0377

Aircraft Details

  • Interior refurbished in 2021, rated 10/10 condition.
  • Exterior painted in 2015, rated 9.5/10 condition; colors: white, blue stripes, gold metallic stripes.
  • Seating for 6 passengers: one club 4, two individual beige leather seats, two aft-facing cabin chairs, two forward-facing cabin chairs, side-facing storage seat, two executive writing tables.
  • Equipped with 4-blade Raisbeck Quiet Turbofan propellers.
  • Engines: P&W PT6 A21; total time 6,563 hours; time since major overhaul 3,172 hours; hours before overhaul 428 hours.
  • Next engine overhaul due in 4,600 hours.
  • Avionics include Garmin GNS 530, Garmin GNS 430, Bendix King "Gold Crown" package, and various other Bendix King components.
  • Autopilot/flight director: Bendix King KFC-250.
  • Weather radar: Bendix King NARCO KWX-56 color radar.
  • Additional equipment includes a belted lavatory, liquid dispenser, and 4 USB charge positions.
  • Always hangared since last paint; no damage history; EASA/EU VAT paid.

About this Model

Overview

The King Air C90A is a pressurized, twin‑engine turboprop positioned for operators who value access and flexibility over jet cruise speeds. It is commonly selected for reliable regional travel, mixed passenger/cargo use, and operations into shorter or less‑developed airports, while still providing a professional cabin environment and known handling qualities for single‑pilot or two‑pilot missions depending on configuration and regulatory context.

Mission Fit

In practice, the C90A excels on multi-leg days with quick turns and airports with shorter runways, limited services, or weather patterns where turboprop performance is useful. For longer stage lengths, the lower cruise speed versus jets can dominate total trip time, and payload/fuel tradeoffs become more noticeable.

Cabin

The C90A offers a compact, pressurized cabin typically arranged for executive transport with club seating and an aft refreshment/utility area depending on the interior. Expect a functional cabin suited to small groups rather than a stand-up environment. Noise and vibration are characteristic of turboprops; interior condition, insulation upgrades, and propeller/engine maintenance state can materially influence perceived comfort.