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1980 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90

🕒 Listed 3 months ago
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fyiEstimate $870,500–$892,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Beechcraft KING AIR C90 listings ($795,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
  • Airframe time -2,530 hr vs comps +5.1%
  • Engine time +744 hr vs comps (twin turbine) -8.9%
  • Garmin GTN 750 (36% of comps) +5.5%
  • Garmin G600 (27% of comps) +8.7%
  • ADS-B (64% of comps) +0.9%
  • Market supply: 20 for sale of 215 FAA-registered -2.8%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1980
9,467 hrs
N385EM ✈ Flight Tracking
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LJ-0923
PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135A
2
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KCTJ
Emerald Aviation INC Corporation
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelBeechcraft KING AIR C90
TypeTurboprop
Airframe time9,467 hrs
Engine time3,942 SNEW
Prop blades4
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 750, GTN 650
Avionics / Primary flight displayGARMIN G600
Avionics / Terrain / EGPWSTAWS
AnnualOverhauled 2019
Garmin GPS Autopilot ADS-B

Description

BLACKHAWK CONVERSION, Phases 1-4 inspections 2/2024 - MAKE OFFER

Modifications

Cabin Air Conditioning , New AC unite Dual Heated Windshields 22 CU Ft. Oxygen System Dual Cabin Tables Lavatory Dual Sliding Doors Polarized Interior Windows Engine Sync. (not in service) Auto Feather TAWS

Avionics

Garmin G600NXI Pilot side G600 Autopilot GTN 750 GTN 650 Garmin Radar Dual Garmin Transponders ADSB Out

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Beechcraft KING AIR C90 lands versus other Beechcraft KING AIR C90 listings on fyiAero.

Price

$399k$3.5M

median $799k of 14 comparable asking prices

Airframe time

52nd pct
3,34017,913This aircraft · 9,467

9,467 hours total (TTAF) · 52nd percentile of 25 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

54th pct
3268,740This aircraft · 3,942

3,942 hours since new · 54th percentile of 24 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

58th pct
6908,740This aircraft · 3,942

3,942 hours since new · 58th percentile of 24 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

Year1980
ManufacturerBEECHCRAFT
ModelKING AIR C90
Serial NumberLJ-0923
ConditionUsed
Registration #N385EM
FlightRulesIFR
Based atKCTJ

Airframe

Total Time9,467
Total Landings9,601
Complete LogsYes
Landing Gear OverhaulYes
Landing Gear Cycles Since Overhaul2,019

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135A
Engine 1 Serial NumberPCE-PZ0188
Engine 1 Time3,942 SNEW
Engine 1 TBO4000
Hot Section Time 1835

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135A
Engine 2 Serial NumberPCE-PZ0189
Engine 2 Time3,942 SNEW
Hot Section Time 2835

Props

Prop 1 Time1654 SMOH
Prop 2 Time1361 SMOH
Number of Blades4

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosGarmin G600NXI Pilot side G600 Autopilot GTN 750 GTN 650 Garmin Radar Dual Garmin Transponders ADSB Out

Additional Equipment

PressurizedYes
Oxygen System22 cu ft
Inadvertent Ice ProtectionYes
Additional EquipmentCabin Air Conditioning , New AC unite Dual Heated Windshields 22 CU Ft. Oxygen System Dual Cabin Tables Lavatory Dual Sliding Doors Polarized Interior Windows Engine Sync. (not in service) Auto Feather TAWS

Interior

Year Interior2018
Number of Seats5
ConfigurationPassenger
GalleyYes
Galley ConfigurationForward
LavatoryYes
Lavatory ConfigurationAft

Exterior

Year Painted2026

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusLanding Gear: Overhauled 2019 • Phases 1-4 inspections March 2024 * Phases 1 & 2 Underwasy • 9000 cycle fuselage inspection per 53-10-00, figure 601 • outflow and safety valve cleaning • L & R pneumatic filter cleaning • L & R Chip detector continuity checks • L & R fuel filter replacement • igniters inspection • L & R engine mount isolators inspection, New Engine Mounts • L & R flow control solenoid filters cleaning • Instrument filter replacement • Pressurization control filter replacement and housing cleaning • 200 hour lubrication • L & R starter/generator brush checks • Boots in very good condition

Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft King Air C90

Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft King Air C90 (not this specific airframe).

$756,711annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$1,584variable cost / hour
$7.17cost per nm
74.0gph fuel burn
$814,967avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $870,500–$892,500

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$106,560$173,160
Fixed$241,976$241,976
Variable$316,760$514,735
Total / hour$2,794$2,328

Performance & dimensions

Range900 nm
Cruise speed195 kts · 224 mph
Seating1 crew + 5 passengers
Cabin H × W × L4' 9" × 4' 6" × 12' 4"
Interior volume268 ft³
Takeoff / landing5200 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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