1 / 6 · 🔍 click to zoom
1978 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200
Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Beechcraft KING AIR 200 listings ($1,095,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time +2,882 hr vs comps -5.8%
- Engine time +1,041 hr vs comps (twin turbine) -12.5%
- No Autopilot (65% of comps have one) -1.2%
- ADS-B (53% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 21 for sale of 234 FAA-registered -2.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft KING AIR 200 |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 15,089 hrs |
| Engine time | 3,780 SOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX 335R |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS |
| Avionics / DME | DME 40 |
Description
15089 Total Time 12600 Landings
Modifications
High Float Gear Heated Brakes Butterfield Flow Through Kit Fresh Phase 1-4 Symbolic Displays Fuel Flow System Excellent Maintenance History
Avionics
Collins VHF 20 Comms Collins VIR 30 Navs Collins DME 40 Collins ADF 60A Dual RMI’s Artex 110-4 ELT Collins AP-105 A/P Collins FD-108Y Flt Dir Garmin 625 GPS, WAAS, ADSB Weather, ADSB Traffic, Approach Certified Garmin GTX 345R XPNDR 1 GarminGTX 335R XPNDR 2 TAWS 8100
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
Checking FAA service difficulty reports…
Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Checking airworthiness directives…
How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft KING AIR 200 lands versus other Beechcraft KING AIR 200 listings on fyiAero.
Price
11th pct$895k · 11th percentile of 19 listings
Airframe time
69th pct15,089 hours total (TTAF) · 69th percentile of 29 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
70th pct3,780 hours since overhaul · 70th percentile of 27 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
56th pct2,792 hours since overhaul · 56th percentile of 27 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | KING AIR 200 |
| Serial Number | BB-371 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N151EL |
Airframe
| Total Time | 15,089 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 12,600 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-41 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PCE-85421 |
| Engine 1 Time | 3,780 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 538 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-41 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PCE-79116 |
| Engine 2 Time | 2,792 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 3600 |
| Hot Section Time 2 | 538 |
Props
| Prop 1 Time | 380 SOH |
|---|---|
| Prop 2 Time | 380 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Collins VHF 20 Comms Collins VIR 30 Navs Collins DME 40 Collins ADF 60A Dual RMI’s Artex 110-4 ELT Collins AP-105 A/P Collins FD-108Y Flt Dir Garmin 625 GPS, WAAS, ADSB Weather, ADSB Traffic, Approach Certified Garmin GTX 345R XPNDR 1 GarminGTX 335R XPNDR 2 TAWS 8100 |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | High Float Gear Heated Brakes Butterfield Flow Through Kit Fresh Phase 1-4 Symbolic Displays Fuel Flow System Excellent Maintenance History |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| High Flotation Gear Doors | Yes |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft King Air 200
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft King Air 200 (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $154,080 | $250,380 |
| Fixed | $280,320 | $280,320 |
| Variable | $403,480 | $655,655 |
| Total / hour | $3,419 | $2,880 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,400 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 260 kts · 299 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 6 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 9" × 4' 6" × 16' 8" |
| Interior volume | 361 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 5300 ft / 2900 ft |
About this plane
The Beechcraft King Air 200 has a variable operating cost of $1,897 per hour, making it a highly efficient and versatile turboprop in its class. The King Air 200 offers a range of 1,000 nautical miles and a normal cruise speed of 287 knots (330 mph), delivering reliable performance for regional and executive travel. With an average fuel burn of 107 gallons per hour, it strikes a strong balance between range and economy. The cabin of the Beechcraft King Air 200 measures 4'9" high, 4'6" wide, and 16'8" long, providing a total interior volume of 361 cubic feet. Designed to comfortably accommodate up to 9 passengers, it offers both space and comfort in a compact footprint. The aircraft requires 5,300 feet of runway for takeoff and 2,900 feet for landing, making it well-suited for operations at short and unimproved runways. Known for its durability and performance, the Beechcraft King Air 200 remains a popular choice for charter, medevac, and corporate missions around the world. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Beechcraft King Air 200's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
Range from base
Still-air range ring — type an aircraft to change it. Compare aircraft on the Range tool ›
Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N151EL. More flight tracking ›
