Beechcraft King Air C90A Aircraft in Arkansas
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The Beechcraft King Air C90 series is the entry point into the most successful turboprop family in aviation history. The C90 is a twin-engine, pressurized, six-to-eight seat turboprop powered by two Pratt and Whitney PT6A-21 engines (550 SHP each) that cruises at 215 KTAS with a range of 1,260 nm at FL270. Since the original King Air 90 was introduced in 1964, the C90 family has been the go-to aircraft for small corporate flight departments, charter operators, and owner-pilots stepping up from piston twins to turbine reliability. Over 2,000 King Air 90-series aircraft have been delivered.
Key variants. The C90 (1971-1982) established the platform. The C90A (1982-1992) improved the engine and systems. The C90B (1992-1994) added four-blade propellers and improved noise levels. The C90GT (2005-2008) upgraded to PT6A-135A engines (550 SHP) and Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics. The C90GTi (2008-2016) further refined the avionics. The C90GTx (2017-present) is the current production model with Innovative Solutions and Support (IS&S) glass cockpit displays and autothrottle.
Why the King Air C90. PT6A engine reliability is legendary — these engines routinely reach 8,000+ hours between overhauls on condition, with 99.95%+ dispatch reliability. Twin-engine safety, cabin pressurization to 4.0 psi differential (cabin altitude of 10,000 feet at FL220), and all-weather capability make the C90 a genuine step up from any piston aircraft. The King Air can operate from short and unimproved strips that jets cannot access. The global King Air support network is the largest for any turboprop.
Buying advice. PT6A engine condition is the primary value driver — verify hot section inspection (HSI) status, compressor turbine (CT) blade condition, and prop governor function. The C90 uses the smaller PT6A-21/135A (versus the -42/-52 in larger King Airs) — parts and overhaul costs are proportionally lower but still significant ($200,000-$350,000 per engine overhaul). Propeller overhaul (Hartzell or McCauley four-blade) runs $25,000-$40,000 per side. Check for spar strap compliance, wing deice boot condition, and pressurization system integrity.
Market. C90A: $400,000-$800,000. C90B: $600,000-$1.2M. C90GT: $1.2M-$2M. C90GTi/GTx: $2M-$3.5M. Beechcraft King Air C90 operating costs run $800-$1,200/hr all-in. A King Air C90 for sale is the most affordable way into turboprop twin ownership.
1 used Beechcraft King Air C90A aircraft for sale in Arkansas · 10-seat · Used median asking $1,495,000 · updated 2 days ago
Beechcraft King Air C90A Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft King Air C90A 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 C90A for Sale
Beechcraft King Air C90A asking prices range from $1,395,000 to $1,675,000, with a median of $1,495,000 (market reference $1,250,000).
Beechcraft King Air C90A 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 90 | 1966–1968 | 10 | 215 kts (398 km/h) | 1,060 nm (1,963 km) | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | — | The most affordable King Air — a light 6-8 seat turboprop for owner-flown travel and light charter. | 3 |
| 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 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 |
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How much does a Beechcraft King Air C90A cost? Used King Air C90A prices: $1.4M – $1.7M, average $1.5M (median $1.5M); market reference $1.2M, across 7 priced of 1 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 C90A 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 C90A
Buying a Beechcraft King Air C90A 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.
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Beechcraft King Air C90A Inventory by Country
| United States | 16 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Beechcraft King Air C90A 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 C90A by Price
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 6 |
Beechcraft King Air C90A by Decade
| 1980s | 1 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft King Air C90A
| 1991 King Air C90A | $1,589,000 |
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Beechcraft King Air C90A Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft King Air C90A. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database