Beechcraft 1900 Aircraft in South Africa
9 used Beechcraft 1900 aircraft for sale in South Africa · 2-seat · updated 2 hours ago
About the Beechcraft 1900
The Beechcraft 1900 — built as the 1900C and the later, more common 1900D, and often listed as the B1900 or B1900D — is a 19-seat twin-turboprop regional airliner derived from the King Air. In production from 1982, it pairs two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turbines with a stand-up cabin, and the 1900D added a full stand-up aisle and tail strakes for improved handling. Widely used by regional carriers, cargo operators and special-mission fleets, the Beechcraft 1900C and 1900D remain in service worldwide.
Beechcraft 1900 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft 1900 is a 2-seat multi engine turboprop with a cruise speed of 19–280 kt (35–519 km/h), a range of 1,400–1,500 nm (2,593–2,778 km).
9 Beechcraft 1900 For Sale
Beechcraft 1900 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900C | 1991–2002 | 19 | 267 kts (494 km/h) | 1,400 nm (2,593 km) | — | — | The earlier 1900 commuter turboprop — a 19-seat regional airliner for short-haul passenger and cargo operators. | 3 |
| 1900D | 1992–2002 | 19 | 280 kts (519 km/h) | 1,500 nm (2,778 km) | — | from $3M | The stand-up-cabin 19-seat commuter turboprop — for a regional or cargo operator who wants the most capable Beechcraft 1900. | 16 |
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See how the Beechcraft 1900 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Beechcraft 1900 Price & Cost
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Beechcraft 1900
Buying a Beechcraft 1900 centres on its turbine engine(s) — time to overhaul, hot-section history and any engine maintenance program — alongside airframe hours and cycles.
What to check before buying
- Turbine engine status — hot-section and overhaul time, trend monitoring and whether the engine is on a maintenance program.
- Airframe hours & cycles — high-utilisation turboprops accumulate cycles quickly; cycles can matter more than hours.
- Equipment — cargo pod, floats/amphibian gear, de-ice and avionics all affect value.
- Corrosion & logbooks — continuous records and a corrosion inspection, especially on float or marine-operated aircraft.
- Pre-buy inspection — commission an independent pre-buy by a type-experienced shop.
Frequently Asked Questions — Beechcraft 1900
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Beechcraft 1900 Inventory by Country
| South Africa | 9 |
| United States | 8 |
| France | 1 |
Beechcraft 1900 by Decade
| 1990s | 9 |
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Beechcraft 1900 Safety Record
Across all 1900 variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2000–2000. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2000 | PLATTSBURGH, NY | Serious | The failure of the upper anchor bracket for the airstair door. |
NTSB records 2000–2000. Includes all Beechcraft 1900 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.