1978 Beechcraft King Air C90 for sale

1978 Beechcraft King Air C90

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$259,900
Location Denver, CO
Total Time 17,500 hrs
Engine SMOH 7,450 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # LJ-813
Reg # N2050A
Cruise 215 kts (398 km/h)
ICAO Type BE9L
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin GTN 625 GPS Garmin GNC 255 Nav/Com Garmin GNC 215 Nav/Com 2 Garmin GTX 345 ADSB In/Out PS Engineering PMA 8000 Audio Shadin AMS-2000 Altitude Management System Century IV Auto Pilot EGPWS

Ground Proximity Warning System Co-Pilot Instruments Garmin GSB 15 USB Davtron 903 Digital VOR Indicator Flight Stream 210

Description

Need to build turbine time on a budget for a resume builder or stepping into something else? Fresh Aircraft presents this C-90 priced to do just that. Tastefully updated and maintained this King Air has about 200 cycles remaining, giving you the turbine experience needed to get to the next level. Don't miss out on the cheapest ways to build multi-engine turbine time.

Engine

Still going strong not showing any signs of letting up.

Interior

Leather in good shape 8/10

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft King Air C90

This 1978 Beechcraft King Air C90 (N2050A) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 17,500 hours on the airframe. There are currently 33 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 $259,900.

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 17,500 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: 17,500 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 N2050A.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Denver, CO

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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 N2050A against the NTSB accident database.

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