1970 Beechcraft King Air 90
Multi Engine Turboprop
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRcabinetry and woodwork are Bronze ribbon mahogany woodwork. Additional cabin amenities include pecan ultraleather window panels
baggage curtain and belted lavatory seat.Carpet replaced by Aero Plus Interiors and seating by Alredo’s Upholstery in September
2019. EXTERIOR New November 2022 White upper fuselage blue lower fuselage with blue and gray accents.Description
Key Information Year: 1970 Manufacturer: Beechcraft Model: King Air B90 Serial Number: LJ-496 Registration No.: N579PS Total Time: 8,064 Number of Passenger Seats: 6 Location: Sacramento, CA Price: Make Offer AIRFRAME Total Time: 8,136.4 Hours 7,740 Landings ENGINES Model: Pratt Whitney PT6A-20 Engine 1: 7,708.4 Hours SNEW 1,165.4 Hours / 1,032 Cycles SOH Engine 2: 8,136.4 Hours SNEW 1,165.4 Hours / 1,032 Cycles SOH PROPS Model: Hartzell 3-Blade w/Prop Synch Prop 1 2: 484.9 Hours SNEW HIGHLIGHTS Garmin GNS-430W GTN-650W Garmin GT33ES Transponder Interior Refurbishment 2019 / 2022 Paint AVIONICS • S-TEC Systems 65 Autopilot Flight Director w/Bendix King KI-256 • Garmin GNS-430W GTN-650W Comm/Nav/GPS • BFGoodrich WX 500 Stormscope • Sperry C-14 Compass • King KGP-560 EGPWS • BFGoodrich Skywach SKY-497 TCAS • Garmin GT33ES Transponder • Bendix RDS-81 Color Weather Radar ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT • Garmin GMA-350 Audio Panel • Dual Pitot/Static Systems • LED Landing Lights • Engine Chip Detectors • Cleveland Brakes • Lead Acid Battery INTERIOR Refurbished September, 2019 Executive six passenger interior is completed with camel leather seating, four cabin chairs, side-facing bar seat, and crew seats with sheepskin inserts. Headliner is Pecan ultraleather, sidewalls are Glen Dronach leather with Pecan ultraleather, cabinetry and woodwork are Bronze ribbon mahogany woodwork. Additional cabin amenities include pecan ultraleather window panels, baggage curtain and belted lavatory seat. Carpet replaced by Aero Plus Interiors and seating by Alredo’s Upholstery in September, 2019. EXTERIOR New, November 2022 White upper fuselage, blue lower fuselage, with blue and gray accents.
Engine
Model: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20 Engine 1: 7,708.4 Hours SNEW 1,165.4 Hours / 1,032 Cycles SOH Engine 2: 8,136.4 Hours SNEW 1,165.4 Hours / 1,032 Cycles SOH PROPS Model: Hartzell 3-Blade w/Prop Synch Prop 1 & 2: 484.9 Hours SNEW HIGHLIGHTS Garmin GNS-430W & GTN-650W Garmin GT33ES Transponder Interior Refurbishment 2019 / 2022 Paint AVIONICS S-TEC Systems 65 Autopilot & Flight Director w/Bendix King KI-256 Garmin GNS-430W & GTN-650W Comm/Nav/GPS BFGoodrich WX 500 Stormscope Sperry C-14 Compass King KGP-560 EGPWS BFGoodrich Skywach SKY-497 TCAS Garmin GT33ES Transponder Bendix RDS-81 Color Weather Radar ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Garmin GMA-350 Audio Panel Dual Pitot/Static Systems LED Landing Lights Engine Chip Detectors Cleveland Brakes Lead Acid Battery INTERIOR Refurbished September, 2019 Executive six passenger interior is completed with camel leather seating, four cabin chairs, side-facing bar seat, and crew seats with sheepskin inserts. Headliner is Pecan ultraleather, sidewalls are Glen Dronach leather with Pecan ultraleather, cabinetry and woodwork are Bronze ribbon mahogany woodwork. Additional cabin amenities include pecan ultraleather window panels, baggage curtain and belted lavatory seat. Carpet replaced by Aero Plus Interiors and seating by Alredo’s Upholstery in September, 2019. EXTERIOR New, November 2022 White upper fuselage, blue lower fuselage, with blue and gray accents.
Propeller
Recent Repair due to #1 & #2 Bearing Failure Overhauled Prop Governor
Interior
Refurbished September, 2019 Executive six passenger interior is completed with camel leather seating, four cabin chairs, side-facing bar seat, and crew seats with sheepskin inserts. Headliner is Pecan ultraleather, sidewalls are Glen Dronach leather with Pecan ultraleather, cabinetry and woodwork are Bronze ribbon mahogany woodwork. Additional cabin amenities include pecan ultraleather window panels, baggage curtain and belted lavatory seat. Carpet replaced by Aero Plus Interiors and seating by Alredo’s Upholstery in September, 2019. EXTERIOR New, November 2022 White upper fuselage, blue lower fuselage, with blue and gray accents.
Exterior
New, November 2022 White upper fuselage, blue lower fuselage, with blue and gray accents.
Inspection
Work Currently Underway (January 2026): Phase 1-4 Inspections, 6-Year Landing Gear Inspection & Overhaul 3-Year Flap Inspection, 5 Year Brake Hose Replacement 800-Hr Aileron Inspection, 3-Year Wing Bolt Inspection
Modifications / STCs
• Garmin GMA-350 Audio Panel
• Dual Pitot/Static Systems
• LED Landing Lights
• Engine Chip Detectors
• Cleveland Brakes
• Lead Acid Battery
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Beechcraft King Air 90
This 1970 Beechcraft King Air 90 (N579PS) is a 10-seat multi engine turboprop with 8,214 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 King Air 90 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $229,000 to $699,000.
The King Air 90 cruises at 215 kts (398 km/h) with a range of 1,060 nm (1,963 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 30,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 65 GPH (246 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $358/hr in fuel alone. With 8,214 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,600 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft King Air 90 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
FOXTROT CHARLIE INC
Registration Address
GRASS VALLEY, CA
Certificate Issued
2023-07-10
Airworthiness
1970-03-31
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N579PS.
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