Specifications
Broker
Nextant Pacific Pty. Ltd.
Visit websiteJohn Oppenheim
61-421-204-914
John.Oppenheim@nextantpacific.comAircraft Details
- Engines: PT6A-21, both enrolled on the MORE program with 8,000-hour TBO, 6,578 hours since overhaul (as of 12/08/2023)
- Fresh maintenance release and glass cockpit/autopilot overhaul reported 12/08/2023
- Avionics: Dual Collins ADF-60A, Collins VHF-22A, Garmin GTN-650 (comm, GPS, nav), Collins VIR-32, Dual Collins ALT-50A radar altimeter, Dual Collins RMI-30, Trig TT-21 transponder, Collins WXR-270 weather radar
- Features: Aft belted lavatory, Cleveland wheels & brakes, Hartzell 3-blade props, forward & aft oxygen system, Coolview IR blocking windows, ADS-B capable, terrain awareness & warning system, RVSM, emergency locator transmitter
- Interior: Executive configuration for 7 passengers, white genuine leather seats with timber trim, four club seats, dual crew seats, dual folding tables, partial interior overhaul in 2020 (seats & carpeting)
- Exterior: Updated in 2022
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.