1978 Beechcraft King Air C90 for sale

1978 Beechcraft King Air C90

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$995,000
Location Houston Executive
Total Time 74,067 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # LJ-787
Reg # N787TT
Cruise 215 kts (398 km/h)
ICAO Type BE9L
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model: GARMIN G600 TXI Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model: GARMIN G600 TXI Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/Model: GARMIN G600 TXI GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model: GARMIN GTN 750 GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model: GARMIN GTN 650 Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model: GARMIN GTX335R Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model: GARMIN GTX335R Autopilot Manufacturer/Model: GARMIN GFC600 ADS-B Equipped: Yes FANS: Yes WAAS: Yes LPV: Yes SVT: Yes Avionics/Radios: Dual Garmin G600 TXI 10.6 inch Garmin GMA 35 Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GTN 650 Garmin GFC 600 w/ 605 moder selector Dual Garmin GTX 335R Garmin GI 275 HSI Class III RDR-2000 Vertical and Horizontal GSU-75 Bonzar RDR ALT

Description

Dual Aft Body Strakes: YesModifications/Conversions Enhanced Performance Leading Edges: Yes

Interior

Year Interior: 2011 Number of Seats: 8 Configuration: Passenger Galley: Yes Galley Configuration: Forward Lavatory: Yes Lavatory Configuration: Aft Interior Notes: 8.5 Completed in 2011 Configuration Passengers 8 seating Refreshment Front Carpet Thick Pile, Navy Enterainment Front Lavatory Aft Storage Aft

Exterior

Year Painted: 2013 Exterior Notes: Rating 8.5 Completed 2013 Primary Color Matterhorn White Secondary Color Dark Blue and Las Vegas Gold Stripes

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft King Air C90

This 1978 Beechcraft King Air C90 (N787TT) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 74,067 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 above the market average at $995,000.

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 74,067 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: 74,067 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 N787TT.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Houston Executive

Seller reported

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 N787TT against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$659,000
Range: $630,000 — $802,500
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+51%
Above Market

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