Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: Blackhawk PT6A-135A, 750 SHP, 146 hours since overhaul (SOH), TBO 3600 hours.
- Props: Raisbeck 4-blade Quiet Turbofan, 769 hours since overhaul (SOH).
- Avionics: Garmin G600 EFIS, dual Garmin GTN-650 and GNS-530W GPS, Bendix/King KFC-250 autopilot, Collins WXR-270 weather radar, dual Garmin GTX-33ES transponders (ADS-B Out).
- Interior: Executive configuration, dark blue leather seating, mid-cabin 4-place club arrangement, belted electric flushing aft lavatory, English elm cabinetry, refurbished in February 2006.
- Exterior: Painted in August 2011, Jet Glo white with blue, gold, and red accent stripes, in fair condition.
- Additional Equipment: Cleveland wheels and brakes, 22 cubic foot oxygen system, auto feather, dual Flitetronics PC-250 inverters, Raisbeck Aft Body Strakes, gross weight increase kit to 10,350 lbs.
- Inspection Status: Phase 1-4 inspections due by October 2025, 6-year landing gear inspection due by October 2025, 5-year wing bolt inspection due by December 2024.
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.