1983 Beechcraft King Air B200

The Beechcraft King Air B200 is the workhorse of the King Air family — a twin-engine, pressurized turboprop that seats nine passengers and cruises at 289 KTAS with a range of 1,720 nm on two Pratt and Whitney PT6A-42 engines (850 SHP each). The 200 series is the most produced King Air variant, with over 2,500 delivered since 1974. It serves corporate, commuter airline, military, and special mission roles on every continent. The B200 (1981-present) improved upon the 200 with higher gross weight, improved performance, and progressive avionics upgrades. Key variants. Model 200 (1974-1981): original with PT6A-41 engines. B200 (1981-2007): improved engines (PT6A-42), higher gross weight, better payload. B200GT (2008-2020): Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics and composite winglets. King Air 250/260 (2011-present): current production names for the B200 line with glass cockpit, autothrottle, and IS&S displays. The B200 hits the sweet spot in the King Air lineup — smaller and cheaper to operate than the 350, but with sufficient cabin size and range for most missions. Many operators prefer the B200 over the 350 because it fits into hangars designed for smaller aircraft while still providing pressurized twin-turbine reliability. Buying advice. PT6A-42 engines are extremely reliable with on-condition maintenance capability. Overhaul costs run $300,000-$400,000 per engine. Wing spar strap inspection compliance is mandatory. Landing gear overhaul intervals and actuator condition are important cost items. Avionics suite determines usability and value — Pro Line 21 equipped aircraft command significant premiums over older EFIS 85/86 installations. Market. King Air 200: $600,000-$1.5M. B200: $1M-$3M. B200GT/250: $3M-$5.5M. King Air 260: $6M+. A used King Air B200 for sale offers the best balance of capability and economy in the turboprop twin market. Operating costs average $1,000-$1,500/hr all-in.