1979 Beechcraft King Air C90 for sale

1979 Beechcraft King Air C90

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$825,000Fair Price
Location Fresno, CA
Total Time 7,537 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,293 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # LJ876
Reg # N227DC
Cruise 215 kts (398 km/h)
ICAO Type BE9L
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin GTN 625 Garmin GTX 345 ADSB in and out EFIS 40 KFC-250 Auto Pilot w/ Alttitude pre- select Yaw Damper Bendix KIng RDS-81 Radar KGP-560 TAWS Garmin 275 Collins PN101 HSI FO side DUAL RMI Shadin Fuel Totalizer

Description

Clean Part 91 King Air C90

Propeller

New Overhaul from American Propeller Service in Redding, Ca November 2025

Interior

Clean interior New sidewalls

Exterior

Primary Color Matterhorn White Secondary Colors Dark Blue, Maroon, and Gold Stripes

Inspection

Phase 1 and Phase 2 completed 10/31/2025Phase 3 and Phase 4 due 08/26/2026

Modifications / STCs

Frakes exhaust

Cleveland Wheels & Brakes

Rosen Sun Visor System

Nickel Guide Vanes

Dual Aft Strakes

49 Cubic foot oxygen

Factory A/C

Alternate Static

Prop Sync

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Applied Aviation
aviapages.com
$825,000
Applied Aviation
controller.com
$825,000
Applied Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$854,194
Applied Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$839,898 *
GBP £623,415

* 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 1979 Beechcraft King Air C90 (N227DC) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 7,537 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 above the market average at $825,000.

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 7,537 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: 7,537 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 N227DC.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fresno, CA

Seller reported 722 more aircraft in CA →

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 N227DC against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$659,000
Range: $630,000 — $802,500
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+25%
Above Market

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