Beechcraft King Air 90 Aircraft 1990s
1990s turboprop twins include the dominant King Air B200 (with continued production refinements), Cessna Conquest II (continued production), and early production variants of newer models. PT6A and TPE-331 engines remain excellent reliability; airframes well-supported. Avionics typically Pro Line 21 or Honeywell Primus — verify revision and mandate-compliance current.
22 used Beechcraft King Air 90 aircraft for sale 1990s · 10-seat · $995K – $2.5M · updated 51 min ago
About the Beechcraft King Air 90
The Beechcraft King Air 90 — best known in its C90 and current C90GTx forms — is the original and most affordable member of the King Air turboprop line. In production from 1964, the King Air C90 seats six to eight, cruises around 260 knots and is powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turbines. Listed as the Beech C90 King Air, the C90A, C90B or the latest C90GTx, it is the most accessible way into King Air ownership and one of the most popular light twin turboprops ever built.
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 2,700–2,800 lbs (1,225–1,270 kg).
22 Beechcraft King Air 90 For Sale
Browse all 22 listings →There are currently 22 used Beechcraft King Air 90 for sale, ranging from $995,000 to $2,500,000, with a median asking price of $1,495,000.
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 – $1.6M | The classic light King Air — entry to turbine ownership. | 31 |
| King Air C90A | 1984–1991 | 10 | 234 kts (433 km/h) | 1,207 nm (2,235 km) | — | $789K – $2.5M | Mid-generation C90 — accessible PT6 turbine with solid support. | 22 |
| King Air C90B | 1992–2005 | 10 | 234 kts (433 km/h) | 1,207 nm (2,235 km) | — | $995K – $2.9M | Refined C90 with better props and interior — a popular owner-flown turbine. | 21 |
| King Air C90GT | 2009–now | 10 | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) | — | from $3.7M | A late 90-series King Air with more powerful engines — a light twin turboprop at an accessible point in the King Air line. | 6 |
| King Air C90GTI | 2007–now | 7 | 215 kts (398 km/h) | 1,060 nm (1,963 km) | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | from $2.2M | 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. | 4 |
| King Air C90GTx | 2009–now | 10 | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) | — | $2.9M – $3.6M | Modern glass-cockpit C90 — the latest, best-equipped light King Air. | 13 |
| King Air E90 | 1972–1985 | 8 | 240 kts (444 km/h) | 1,200 nm (2,222 km) | 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) | $585K – $1.1M | 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. | 8 |
| King Air F90 | 1979–1985 | 10 | 260 kts (482 km/h) | 1,600 nm (2,963 km) | — | $475K – $2.8M | T-tail, higher-power 90-airframe — a rarer performance variant. | 19 |
Compare Beechcraft King Air 90
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How much does a Beechcraft King Air 90 cost? Used King Air 90 prices: $995K – $2.5M, average $1.6M (median $1.5M), across 9 priced of 22 active listings.
Based on 30 priced 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.
Buying a Used Beechcraft King Air 90
Buying a Beechcraft King Air 90 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 King Air 90
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Beechcraft King Air 90 Inventory by Country
| United States | 93 |
| Germany | 10 |
| Australia | 4 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Ecuador | 2 |
| Brazil | 2 |
Beechcraft King Air 90 Inventory by State
| Florida | 20 |
| California | 9 |
| Virginia | 6 |
| Texas | 5 |
| Kansas | 3 |
| Arkansas | 3 |
| South Carolina | 3 |
| Minnesota | 2 |
| Mississippi | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
| Illinois | 2 |
| Colorado | 2 |
Beechcraft King Air 90 by Price
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 5 |
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