1976 Beechcraft King Air C90 for sale

1976 Beechcraft King Air C90

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$395,000Great Deal
Location Gillespie, IL
Total Time 14,510 hrs
Engine SMOH 7,335 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # LJ-679
Reg # N90MU
Cruise 215 kts (398 km/h)
ICAO Type BE9L
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Original comm radios in good working condition.

Description

Nice, active Part 91 C90. Good paint, nice interior, older but very funcitonal panel. Great flying airplane with several great modifications. Raisbeck dual aft body strakes Raisbeck 4 blade propellers Raisbeck spar strap with gross weight increase SRS Aviation Ice plates Commuter Air Tech Exhaust gas extractors.

Inspection

Phase 1&2 Complete 2/2025 Phase 3&4 Due 11/30/2026 IFR Cert due 9/30/2026 Gear OH due 4/2027

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Matt Cole
controller.com
$395,000
Matt Cole
controlleremea.co.uk
$402,330 *
GBP £298,630
Matt Cole
aviationtrader.com.au
$408,978

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft King Air C90

This 1976 Beechcraft King Air C90 (N90MU) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 14,510 hours on the airframe. There are currently 28 King Air C90 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $259,900 to $1,582,867. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $395,000.

The King Air C90 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 28,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 60 GPH (227 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $330/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $800/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $150,000. With 14,510 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 14,510 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Budget $900 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft King Air C90 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Cruise Speed
215 kts (398 km/h)
Max Speed
226 kts (419 km/h)
Range
1,060 nm (1,963 km)
Ceiling
28,100 ft (8,565 m)
Max Weight
10,100 lbs (4,581 kg)
Useful Load
2,700 lbs (1,225 kg)
Fuel Capacity
384 gal (1453 L)
Fuel Burn
60 GPH (227 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT King Air C90

Fuel Burn
60.0 GPH
~$390/hr
Variable Cost
$800/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$150,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$350,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT King Air C90. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N90MU.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Gillespie, IL

Seller reported 166 more aircraft in IL →

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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N90MU against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$659,000
Range: $630,000 — $802,500
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-40%
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