1981 Beechcraft King Air F90 Turboprop
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1981 Beechcraft King Air F90 Turboprop

Multi Engine Turboprop

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Total Time 6,564 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # LA-135
Reg # N494BH
Cruise 260 kts (482 km/h)
ICAO Type BE9T

Equipment & Features

Seats
6
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Transponders: Garmin GTX-335R/345R W/ADS-B Auto Pilot: Sperry SPZ 2000 with Alt preselect Audio Panel PMA 450 Audio Panel EGPWS Bendix King KGP 560 Back Up Instruments L3 ESI 500 Standby EFIS DME Collins DME 42 Radar Al􀆟meter Honeywell Lightning Sensor BFG Stormscope Exterior New May 2023 Interior Refurbished 2022 to include carpet Side wall panels and insulation and aft Lav Curtain Inspection Status Fresh landing gear overhaul including new tires. Fresh phase 1-4 completed March 2023. New paint May 2023. Both props fresh overhauls Ram Air Engine Pitot Intakes Aft Strakes and Cargo Lockers

Description

Airframe

6,564.6 hours

6,456 landings

Engines

3,600 TBO

Engine 1 6,564 SNEW

Engine 1 Cycles 6,456

737 hours to next overhaul

Engine 2 6,564 SNEW

Engine 2 Cycles 6,456

737 hours to next overhaul

Propellers

L- 10.3 hours since overhaul R- 18.6 Hours since overhaul

Avionics

Garmin Dual GTN-650 and G-600 Primary Flight Display upgrade

Transponders: Garmin GTX-335R/345R W/ADS-B

Auto Pilot: Sperry SPZ 2000 with Alt preselect

Audio Panel PMA 450 Audio Panel

EGPWS Bendix King KGP 560

Back Up Instruments L3 ESI 500 Standby EFIS

DME Collins DME 42

Radar Al􀆟meter Honeywell

Lightning Sensor BFG Stormscope

Exterior

New May 2023

Interior

Refurbished 2022 to include carpet, Side wall panels and insulation and aft Lav Curtain

Inspection Status

Fresh landing gear overhaul, including new tires. Fresh phase 1-4 completed

March 2023. New paint May 2023. Both props fresh overhauls, Ram Air Engine Pitot Intakes, Aft Strakes and Cargo Lockers

Engine

Engine 1 6,564 SNEW Engine 1 Cycles 6,456 737 hours to next overhaul Engine 2 6,564 SNEW Engine 2 Cycles 6,456 737 hours to next overhaul Propellers L- 10.3 hours since overhaul R- 18.6 Hours since overhaul Avionics Garmin Dual GTN-650 and G-600 Primary Flight Display upgrade Transponders: Garmin GTX-335R/345R W/ADS-B Auto Pilot: Sperry SPZ 2000 with Alt preselect Audio Panel PMA 450 Audio Panel EGPWS Bendix King KGP 560 Back Up Instruments L3 ESI 500 Standby EFIS DME Collins DME 42 Radar Al􀆟meter Honeywell Lightning Sensor BFG Stormscope Exterior New May 2023 Interior Refurbished 2022 to include carpet, Side wall panels and insulation and aft Lav Curtain Inspection Status Fresh landing gear overhaul, including new tires. Fresh phase 1-4 completed March 2023. New paint May 2023. Both props fresh overhauls, Ram Air Engine Pitot Intakes , Aft Strakes and Cargo Lockers

Interior

Inspection Status Fresh landing gear overhaul, including new tires. Fresh phase 1-4 completed March 2023. New paint May 2023. Both props fresh overhauls, Ram Air Engine Pitot Intakes , Aft Strakes and Cargo Lockers

Exterior

Interior Refurbished 2022 to include carpet, Side wall panels and insulation and aft Lav Curtain Inspection Status Fresh landing gear overhaul, including new tires. Fresh phase 1-4 completed March 2023. New paint May 2023. Both props fresh overhauls, Ram Air Engine Pitot Intakes , Aft Strakes and Cargo Lockers

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Beechcraft King Air F90 Turboprop

This 1981 Beechcraft King Air F90 Turboprop (N494BH) is a 10-seat multi engine turboprop with 6,564 hours on the airframe.

The King Air F90 Turboprop cruises at 260 kts (482 km/h) with a range of 1,600 nm (2,963 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. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $800/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $150,000. With 6,564 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: 6,564 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Budget $975 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft King Air F90 Turboprop — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
260 kts (482 km/h)
Max Speed
280 kts (519 km/h)
Range
1,600 nm (2,963 km)
Ceiling
30,000 ft (9,144 m)
Max Weight
10,950 lbs (4,967 kg)
Horsepower
750 HP
Fuel Burn
65 GPH (246 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT King Air F90

Fuel Burn
65.0 GPH
~$422/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 F90. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N494BH.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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 N494BH against the NTSB accident database.

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