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BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90A(1987)

BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90A

Specifications

Year1987
Serial NumberLJ-1143
RegistrationN463RS
Total Hours10,200
LocationGA USA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Planes of the South, LLC

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AI Description

  • Model: Beechcraft King Air C90A
  • Engine Model: PT6A-21
  • Left Engine: 3,720 hours since overhaul, 220 hours since hot section
  • Right Engine: 3,360 hours since overhaul, 220 hours since hot section
  • Propellers: 165 hours since overhaul on both left and right props
  • Features:
  • 5-bladed props
  • Winglets
  • Aft body strakes
  • Wing lockers
  • Avionics:
  • Dual Garmin G600's
  • Garmin 750
  • Newer radar
  • Maintenance:
  • Maintained under FAR Part 91
  • Phase 1-2 completed on 10-13-2025
  • Phase 3-4 completed on 11-1-2024
  • Additional Equipment: Not reported
  • Engine Maintenance Program: Not reported
  • Blackhawk Mods: Not reported
  • BLR modifications: Not reported
  • SATCOM: Not reported
  • Cockpit Voice Recorder: Not reported
  • Flight Data Recorder: Not reported
  • Airframe Maintenance Program: Not reported

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.