Beechcraft King Air 90 Aircraft 1980s
1980s turboprop twins are dominantly Beechcraft King Air 200 (the volume King Air of the era), King Air 90 series (C90, E90), and Cessna 441 Conquest II. PT6A engines from this era remain reliable with proper hot-section maintenance; airframes are well-supported via Textron/Beechcraft. Avionics typically Honeywell Primus or Collins; ADS-B and FANS retrofits are essentially universal on active aircraft. Mid-life airframes with current engine programs.
The Beechcraft King Air 90-series is the compact King Air — the smallest, most affordable entry into King Air ownership. Variants span the original 90, A90, B90, C90, E90, F90 (T-tail) and the C90B/C90GT/C90GTi/C90GTx modern updates. Six to eight seats, twin PT6A (PT6A-21 on C90B, more power on later GT/GTx), cruise ~260 knots. The C90B and especially the C90GTi/GTx are the modern-avionics, more-power variants and the sweet-spot of the used market.
33 used Beechcraft King Air 90 aircraft for sale 1980s · 10-seat · Reference price ~$650,000 ($350,000–$1,100,000) · updated 4 hours ago
Beechcraft King Air 90 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft King Air 90 is a 10-seat multi engine turboprop with a cruise speed of 215–260 kt (398–482 km/h), a range of 1,060–1,600 nm (1,963–2,963 km), and a useful load of 2,650–3,000 lbs (1,202–1,361 kg).
Beechcraft King Air 90 for Sale
Browse all listings →Beechcraft King Air 90 asking prices range from $475,000 to $1,675,000, with a median of $1,140,000 (market reference $650,000).
Beechcraft King Air 90 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Air C90 | 1964–now | 8 | 215 kts (398 km/h) | 1,060 nm (1,963 km) | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | $259K – $1.1M | The classic light King Air — entry to turbine ownership. | 10 |
| King Air E90 | 1972–1985 | 8 | 240 kts (444 km/h) | 1,200 nm (2,222 km) | 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) | — | A more powerful 90-series King Air — a light twin turboprop combining the C90 cabin with stronger engines, at an affordable entry into King Air ownership. | 3 |
| King Air F90 | 1979–1985 | 10 | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 1,600 nm (2,963 km) | 3,000 lbs (1,361 kg) | $475K – $1.3M | T-tail, higher-power 90-airframe — a rarer performance variant. | 12 |
| King Air C90A | 1984–1991 | 10 | 234 kts (433 km/h) | 1,207 nm (2,235 km) | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | $1.4M – $1.7M | Mid-generation C90 — accessible PT6 turbine with solid support. | 7 |
| King Air C90B | 1992–2005 | 10 | 234 kts (433 km/h) | 1,207 nm (2,235 km) | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | $995K – $1.9M | Refined C90 with better props and interior — a popular owner-flown turbine. | 6 |
| King Air C90GTI | 2007–now | 7 | 215 kts (398 km/h) | 1,060 nm (1,963 km) | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | — | A late, glass-panel 90-series King Air — a light twin turboprop with an updated flight deck, at an accessible point in the King Air line. | 2 |
| King Air C90GT | 2009–now | 10 | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | — | A late 90-series King Air with more powerful engines — a light twin turboprop at an accessible point in the King Air line. | 1 |
| King Air C90GTx | 2009–now | 10 | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) | 2,650 lbs (1,202 kg) | $1.9M – $3.6M | Modern glass-cockpit C90 — the latest, best-equipped light King Air. | 4 |
Compare Beechcraft King Air 90
See how the Beechcraft King Air 90 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Beechcraft King Air 90 cost? Used King Air 90 prices: $475K – $1.7M, average $1.1M (median $1.1M); market reference $650K, across 20 priced of 33 active listings.
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.
Beechcraft King Air 90 Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $1,495,000 (1990 models) · highest around $3,247,250 (2011). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Beechcraft King Air 90
Buying a Beechcraft King Air 90 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Beechcraft King Air 90
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Beechcraft King Air 90 Inventory by Country
| United States | 96 |
| Germany | 5 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| Ecuador | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Beechcraft King Air 90 Inventory by State
| Florida | 20 |
| California | 10 |
| Texas | 9 |
| Virginia | 6 |
| Arkansas | 3 |
| Kansas | 3 |
| Mississippi | 2 |
| New Jersey | 2 |
| South Carolina | 2 |
| Illinois | 2 |
| Colorado | 2 |
| Connecticut | 2 |
Beechcraft King Air 90 by Price
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 6 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft King Air 90
| 2005 King Air C90B | $1,950,000 |
| 1971 King Air C90 | $659,000 |
| 1994 King Air C90B | $1,026,229 |
| 1991 King Air C90A | $1,589,000 |
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Beechcraft King Air 90 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft King Air 90. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database