1987 Beechcraft King Air C90A for sale

1987 Beechcraft King Air C90A

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$795,000
Location Jacksonville, Texas
Total Time 7,785 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,998 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 1152
Reg # N252RC
Cruise 234 kts (433 km/h)
ICAO Type BE9L
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
King KFC-250 IFCS Avidyne IFD-540 King KTR-908 King KNR-634 BFGoodrich WX-11 King KRA-10A Bendix King RDS-81 King KPI-552 w/ KI-525A Dual King KNI-582 King KDM-706 Synthetic Vision Equipped TAWS Equipped Synthetic Vision System Terrian Awareness & Warning System ADS-B Out WAAS LPV

Description

Known for its reliability, efficiency, and short-field performance. It seats up to 7 passengers and is equipped with modern avionics for safe and comfortable regional business or private travel.

Propeller

Hartzell HC-B3TN-3M 3 Bladed Prop LH Prop S/N: BUA28830 SMOH:1,334.7 hours RH Prop S/N: BUA28831 SMOH: 1,334.7 hours

Interior

Rating 7.0 Done in 1999 Seats 7 passengers Storage AFT

Exterior

Rating 7.0 Done in 2005 Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Gold & Black Trim

Inspection

Phase 1: Done in 01/2026 Phase 2: Done in 01/2026 Phase 3: Done in 10/2024 Phase 4: Done in 10/2024 Wing Bolts: Due in 08/2026 Gear OH: On Conditions Part 91 Prop OH: On Conditions Part 91

Modifications / STCs

Raisbeck Engineering Dual Aft Body Strakes

Raisbeck Engineering Nacelle Overwing Storage Lockers

Raisbeck Engineering Nacelle Lower Flap Fairing

Gear OH on Conditions Part 91

Prop OH on Conditions Part 91

Cleveland Wheel & Brakes

Wing Tip Strobes

FIKI

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 C90A

This 1987 Beechcraft King Air C90A (N252RC) is a 10-seat multi engine turboprop with 7,785 hours on the airframe. There are currently 16 King Air C90A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $795,000 to $2,500,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $795,000.

The King Air C90A cruises at 234 kts (433 km/h) with a range of 1,207 nm (2,235 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 30,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 68 GPH (257 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $374/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,785 hours
Budget $1,020 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft King Air C90A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
234 kts (433 km/h)
Max Speed
246 kts (456 km/h)
Range
1,207 nm (2,235 km)
Ceiling
30,000 ft (9,144 m)
Max Weight
10,100 lbs (4,581 kg)
Useful Load
2,700 lbs (1,225 kg)
Horsepower
550 HP
Fuel Capacity
384 gal (1453 L)
Fuel Burn
68 GPH (257 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT King Air C90A

Fuel Burn
68.0 GPH
~$442/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT King Air C90A. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N252RC.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Jacksonville, Texas

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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 N252RC against the NTSB accident database.

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