Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: King Air C90A
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135 (x2)
- Engine 1: 258 SOH, TBO 3600
- Engine 2: 915 SOH, TBO 3600
- Propellers: BLR MT 5-bladed props, OH 8/23, TSO 0, TSN 50
- Avionics:
- Garmin G600Txi Touchscreen Flight Display (Dual)
- Garmin GTN750xi & GTN650xi Nav/Com/GPS/MFD
- Garmin GFC-600 Digital Autopilot
- Garmin ADS-B In/Out Transponders (GTX-345R & GTX-335R)
- Additional Equipment:
- Blackhawk/Silverhawk Engine Upgrade
- BLR Winglets
- Cleveland Wheels & Brakes
- Interior: Freshly redone, 2+5 seating configuration (Four club seats, aft side-facing seat)
- Exterior: New paint and ceramic coating scheduled for 2025 (White with red & blue trim)
- Inspection Status: Previously on FAR Part 135 maintenance through 2023
- Features: Equipped with winglets, Blackhawk and Raisbeck modifications, ADS-B capable, standard weather radar and terrain awareness system.
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.