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1973 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Beechcraft KING AIR C90 listings ($795,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time -355 hr vs comps +0.7%
- Engine time +1,704 hr vs comps (twin turbine) -20.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (55% of comps have one) -2.5%
- ADS-B (64% of comps) +0.9%
- FIKI (known ice) (18% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 20 for sale of 215 FAA-registered -2.8%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft KING AIR C90 |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 11,642 hrs |
| Engine time | 4,867.6 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GA 35 |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | Skywatch |
| Avionics / DME | DME-451 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Phase |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
A 1973 Beechcraft King Air C90 with the "Dash 28" upgrade and complete logbooks from new. The complete 8,000-cycle landing gear program was accomplished January 2026 along with Phase 1 and Phase 2. PT6A-28s on the M.O.R.E. STC with 3,132 and 3,064 hours to overhau. Hartzell three-blade propellers overhauled March 2021, 84.8 hours since. Dual Garmin WAAS navigators with GTX 345 ADS-B, seven-place tan leather executive cabin.
Modifications
horizontal and vertical stabilizer de-ice boots · electric heated nacelle de-ice boots · propeller de-ice with brush block assemblies · engine ice vanes · heated windshield and wipers · Cleveland wheels and brakes · recognition lights · dual door cables · new-style nose fork and links · Concorde RG-380E/44K main battery, new 01/2026 · Kannad 406 AF-Compact ELT, battery good through 05/2031
Avionics
Garmin GMA 340 audio panel · Bendix KWX-56 color weather radar · Bendix FCS-810 autopilot with dual flight directors · dual GA 35 WAAS antennas · radar altimeter · dual attitude and horizontal situation indicators · Collins DME-451 · BFG WX-500 Stormscope · BFG Skywatch 497 traffic · Kannad 406 AF-Compact ELT · Turboprop East cabin pressurization controller. FAR 91.411 / 91.413 complied 12/2025, due 12/2027, certified to 35,000 ft.
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
21st pct$595k · 21st percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
72nd pct11,642 hours total (TTAF) · 72nd percentile of 25 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
71st pct4,867 hours since major overhaul · 71st percentile of 24 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
75th pct4,936 hours since major overhaul · 75th percentile of 24 listings
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General
| Year | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | KING AIR C90 |
| Serial Number | LJ-589 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N59KA |
Airframe
| Total Time | 11,642.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 11,102 |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 9,650 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Landing Gear Overhaul | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-28 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PCE-52573 |
| Engine 1 Time | 4,867.6 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 8000 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 7,786 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-28 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PCE-52572 |
| Engine 2 Time | 4,936.5 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 8000 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 7,853 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-B3TN-3B |
| Prop 1 Time | 84.8 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-B3TN-3B |
| Prop 2 Time | 84.8 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W TAWS |
|---|---|
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX345 |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX327 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA 340 audio panel · Bendix KWX-56 color weather radar · Bendix FCS-810 autopilot with dual flight directors · dual GA 35 WAAS antennas · radar altimeter · dual attitude and horizontal situation indicators · Collins DME-451 · BFG WX-500 Stormscope · BFG Skywatch 497 traffic · Kannad 406 AF-Compact ELT · Turboprop East cabin pressurization controller. FAR 91.411 / 91.413 complied 12/2025, due 12/2027, certified to 35,000 ft. |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | horizontal and vertical stabilizer de-ice boots · electric heated nacelle de-ice boots · propeller de-ice with brush block assemblies · engine ice vanes · heated windshield and wipers · Cleveland wheels and brakes · recognition lights · dual door cables · new-style nose fork and links · Concorde RG-380E/44K main battery, new 01/2026 · Kannad 406 AF-Compact ELT, battery good through 05/2031 |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
| Galley | Yes |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Lavatory Configuration | Aft |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Phase 1 & 2 complied 01/2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft King Air C90
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft King Air C90 (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $106,560 | $173,160 |
| Fixed | $241,976 | $241,976 |
| Variable | $316,760 | $514,735 |
| Total / hour | $2,794 | $2,328 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 900 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 195 kts · 224 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 5 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 9" × 4' 6" × 12' 4" |
| Interior volume | 268 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 5200 ft / 2300 ft |
About this plane
The Beechcraft King Air C90 has a variable operating cost of $1,514 per hour and remains a trusted choice in the light turboprop category. Offering a range of 850 nautical miles and a normal cruise speed of 221 knots (254 mph), the C90 is well-equipped for short-haul and regional travel. With an average fuel burn of just 74 gallons per hour, it stands out for its cost-efficiency and operational reliability. The cabin of the Beechcraft King Air C90 measures 4'9" high, 4'6" wide, and 12'4" long, totaling 268 cubic feet of interior space. It comfortably accommodates up to 7 passengers in a practical and well-designed layout that balances space and functionality. Requiring 5,200 feet for takeoff and just 2,300 feet for landing, the King Air C90 is capable of operating from short runways and unimproved airstrips, making it a versatile option for corporate, charter, and medical missions. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Beechcraft King Air C90's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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