Beechcraft King Air E90 Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 turboprop twins are predominantly Beechcraft King Air 90 series (E90, F90 transitional) and early Cessna 441 Conquest. The PT6A turbines and TPE-331 platforms used here are very reliable; airframe age (45+ years) is the dominant pre-buy consideration. Hot section inspections, mandate compliance (ADS-B, FANS), avionics revision (often Pro Line 4 or even earlier Honeywell) all need careful audit.
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The Beechcraft King Air E90 is a twin-engine turboprop produced from 1972 to 1985, an early member of the legendary King Air family. Seating up to 8 passengers, the E90 cruises at 240 knots with a range of 1,200 nautical miles, burning approximately 65 gallons per hour.
Variable hourly costs average around $850, with annual fixed costs near $140,000. The E90 appeals to operators seeking an affordable entry into turboprop ownership with the King Air brands proven reliability and strong maintenance support network.
9 used Beechcraft King Air E90 aircraft for sale 1970s · 8-seat · Reference price ~$850,000 ($500,000–$1,400,000) · updated 17 hours ago
Beechcraft King Air E90 Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft King Air E90 is a 8-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 E90 for Sale
Beechcraft King Air E90 asking prices range from $575,000 to $675,900, with a median of $585,000 (market reference $850,000).
Beechcraft King Air E90 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 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 |
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How much does a Beechcraft King Air E90 cost? Used King Air E90 prices: $575K – $675K, average $611K (median $585K); market reference $850K, across 3 priced of 9 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 E90 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 E90
Buying a Beechcraft King Air E90 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 E90
How does the King Air E90 compare to the C90?
Beechcraft King Air E90 Inventory by Country
| United States | 10 |
Beechcraft King Air E90 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 E90 by Price
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 6 |
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Beechcraft King Air E90 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft King Air E90. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database