Beechcraft King Air F90 Aircraft in Virginia

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The Beechcraft King Air F90 is a compact, high-performance variant of the King Air 90 series that bridged the gap between the C90 and the larger 200. Powered by two Pratt and Whitney PT6A-135 engines (750 SHP each flat-rated to 550 SHP), the F90 uses the King Air 200 T-tail and larger wing mated to the 90-series fuselage. It cruises at 280 KTAS with a range of 1,386 nm — faster than a standard C90 and approaching 200-series performance. Produced from 1979 to 1985, approximately 203 were built.

The F90-1 (1983-1985) improved the engine to PT6A-135A with better hot section durability. The F90 is often overlooked in favor of the more numerous C90 and B200, but knowledgeable buyers recognize it as a hidden gem — 200-class speed in a 90-class operating cost envelope.

Buying advice. PT6A-135 engine maintenance follows standard PT6 protocols. The T-tail configuration requires awareness of deep stall characteristics (same as the 200/350). Check for wing spar strap compliance, landing gear actuator condition, and pressurization system integrity. The F90 shares many parts with both the 90 and 200 series, providing good parts availability.

Market. King Air F90: $500,000-$1M. F90-1: $600,000-$1.2M. A Beechcraft King Air F90 for sale offers turboprop twin performance at a significant discount to the B200.

Beechcraft King Air F90 aircraft for sale

· 10-seat · Used median asking $1,140,000 · updated recently

Beechcraft King Air F90 Specifications

Model spec

The Beechcraft King Air F90 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).

Performance
Cruise215–260 kt (398–482 km/h)
Max Speed226–280 kt (419–519 km/h)
Range1,060–1,600 nm (1,963–2,963 km)
Service Ceiling28,100–30,000 ft (8,565–9,144 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower550–750 HP
Fuel Capacity384.0 gal (1,453 L)
Fuel Burn60.0–68.0 GPH (227–257 L/h)
TBO3,500–3,600 hrs
ICAO TypeBE9T
Weights & Seats
Seats7–10
Max Gross Weight10,100–10,950 lbs (4,581–4,967 kg)
Useful Load2,650–3,000 lbs (1,202–1,361 kg)
Production1979–1985

Beechcraft King Air F90 for Sale

Beechcraft King Air F90 asking prices range from $475,000 to $1,300,000, with a median of $1,140,000 (market reference $1,200,000).

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Beechcraft King Air F90 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 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) — Modern glass-cockpit C90 — the latest, best-equipped light King Air. 3

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Beechcraft King Air F90 Price & Cost

How much does a Beechcraft King Air F90 cost? Used King Air F90 prices: $475K – $1.3M, average $1.1M (median $1.1M); market reference $1.2M, across 12 priced of 0 active listings.

Beechcraft King Air F90 Price Guide

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 F90 Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (65.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$40,300/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$150,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$800/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 3,500 hrs)$350,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

Beechcraft King Air F90 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.

$3247K $2371K $1495K
$1495K
$2022K
$2198K
$3247K
$2824K
’90
’08
’14

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 guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Beechcraft King Air F90

Buying a Beechcraft King Air F90 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 F90

How does the King Air F90 differ from the C90 and B200?
The F90 (1979-1983) bridges the C90 and B200 — it uses PT6A-135 engines (750 SHP each, vs 550 in C90) in a C90-sized airframe with a T-tail. It cruises at 260 kts (vs 234 for C90, 289 for B200) and burns 65 GPH. Only about 203 were built, making it relatively rare. The F90-1 (1983-1986) upgraded to PT6A-135A engines with improved hot-section life.
What are the operating costs of a Beechcraft King Air F90?
Annual budget is approximately 00K-.15M at 200-450 hours/year. Variable costs run 00-,100/hr. Fuel burns 65 GPH (90/hr at /gal). The PT6A-135 engines have 3,500-hour TBO with overhaul running 20K-80K per engine. At 75K-.3M purchase price, the F90 offers near-B200 performance at C90 pricing — but parts sourcing can be challenging due to the small fleet.
Is the King Air F90 hard to find parts for?
The F90s small production run (203 aircraft) means some airframe-specific parts are harder to source and more expensive than common C90 or B200 parts. The PT6A-135 engines and Hartzell props are well-supported through standard channels. The T-tail components are shared with the B200. For engine and propeller maintenance, support is excellent. For airframe-specific items, expect longer lead times and higher costs.

Beechcraft King Air F90 Inventory by Country

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Beechcraft King Air F90 by Price

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Beechcraft King Air F90 Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft King Air F90. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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