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Turboprop

1980 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR F90

🕒 Listed 6 days ago
$1,649,000
fyiEstimate $1,622,500–$1,663,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 21 comparable Beechcraft KING AIR F90 listings ($1,300,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
  • Airframe time -2,035 hr vs comps +4.1%
  • Engine time -2,795 hr vs comps (twin turbine) +20.0%
  • Modern GPS navigator (67% of comps) +1.5%
  • Garmin G600 (62% of comps) +4.6%
  • Autopilot (67% of comps) +0.6%
  • ADS-B (52% of comps) +1.2%
  • Market supply: 23 for sale of 110 FAA-registered -5.0%

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

1980
7,346 hrs
N5AH ✈ Flight Tracking
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LA-53
PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135A
2
HARTZELL
KSMO (Santa Monica, CA)
Empire Air LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelBeechcraft KING AIR F90
TypeTurboprop
Airframe time7,346 hrs
Engine time598 SNEW
Prop blades4
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 430
Avionics / TransponderGARMIN GTX335
Avionics / Primary flight displayGARMIN G600
Avionics / Audio panelGARMIN GMA 340
Avionics / Nav / com radioGarmin SL30
Avionics / GPS / navGNS 430W
Avionics / AutopilotSPZ 200A
Avionics / Terrain / EGPWSMark VII
Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS)Skywatch
Avionics / Datalink weatherGDL 69A
Garmin GPS Autopilot ADS-B

Engines & propellers

Engine

Time since major overhaul
6 hrs

Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.

Description

Aircraft located at Santa Monica Airport (KSMO) in Los Angeles, CA Complete logbooks and high-resolution photo gallery available by email request Blackhawk Aerospace PT6A-135A Upgrade Phase 1 and 2 inspections completed 6/2026 Phase 3 and 4 inspections completed 9/2021 Hot section inspections completed by Southwest Airmotive Corporation at 597.4 SMOH 6/2024 Landing gear inspection due 8/2025 Propeller overhauls completed 6/2026 Oxygen bottle replacement due 6/2027 Minor damage/repair history: Repair LH and RH ailerons due to ground damage 9/2005 New LH inboard flap for unknown reason 9/1988 Repair RH horizontal stabilizer leading edge for unknown reason 12/1986 Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 10950 pounds Basic Empty Weight: 7086 pounds Useful Load: 3864 pounds Usable Fuel Capacity: 470 gallons Empty CG: 159.90 inches

Modifications

Raisbeck Engineering Mark VII Wing Lockers Frakes Aviation High Performance Fiberglass Cowlings (ram air recovery pitot cowls and exhaust stacks) Propeller sync Radome abrasion boot Rosen sun visors Cleveland wheels and brakes Avia Design wing spar strap kit

Avionics

Garmin G600 PFD/MFD (with SVT) Garmin SL 30 #1 COM Garmin GNS 500W WAAS #1 GPS/NAV Garmin GNS 430W WAAS #2 GPS/NAV/COM Sperry SPZ 200A autopilot L3 Sky 497 Skywatch active traffic RCA RT-3002 weather radar Garmin GDL 69A XM receiver (XM weather/radio) Garmin GTX 345 #1 ADS-B In/Out transponder (with ADS-B traffic and weather) Garmin GTX 335 #2 ADS-B Out transponder Garmin GMA 340 audio panel Shadin Microflo-L fuel flow meter/totalizer Co-pilot instrument Sperry radar altimeter ACK E-04 406mhz ELT

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Beechcraft KING AIR F90 lands versus other Beechcraft KING AIR F90 listings on fyiAero.

Price

81st pct
$900k$1.9MThis aircraft · $1.6M

$1.6M · 81st percentile of 21 listings

Airframe time

14th pct
5,99514,319This aircraft · 7,346

7,346 hours total (TTAF) · 14th percentile of 22 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

14th pct
22310,382This aircraft · 598

598 hours since new · 14th percentile of 22 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

14th pct
22310,203This aircraft · 598

598 hours since new · 14th percentile of 21 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 F90
Serial NumberLA-53
ConditionUsed
Registration #N5AH
Based atKSMO (Santa Monica, CA)

Airframe

Total Time7,346

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135A
Engine 1 Time598 SNEW
Engine 1 TBO3600
Hot Section Time 10

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135A
Engine 2 Time598 SNEW
Engine 2 TBO3600
Hot Section Time 20

Props

Prop 1 ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop 1 ModelHC-D4N-3C
Prop 1 Time0 SOH
Prop 2 ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop 2 ModelHC-D4N-3C
Prop 2 Time0 SOH
Number of Blades4
Swept Blade PropellersYes

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosGarmin G600 PFD/MFD (with SVT) Garmin SL 30 #1 COM Garmin GNS 500W WAAS #1 GPS/NAV Garmin GNS 430W WAAS #2 GPS/NAV/COM Sperry SPZ 200A autopilot L3 Sky 497 Skywatch active traffic RCA RT-3002 weather radar Garmin GDL 69A XM receiver (XM weather/radio) Garmin GTX 345 #1 ADS-B In/Out transponder (with ADS-B traffic and weather) Garmin GTX 335 #2 ADS-B Out transponder Garmin GMA 340 audio panel Shadin Microflo-L fuel flow meter/totalizer Co-pilot instrument Sperry radar altimeter ACK E-04 406mhz ELT

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentRaisbeck Engineering Mark VII Wing Lockers Frakes Aviation High Performance Fiberglass Cowlings (ram air recovery pitot cowls and exhaust stacks) Propeller sync Radome abrasion boot Rosen sun visors Cleveland wheels and brakes Avia Design wing spar strap kit

Modifications/Conversions

Wing Locker SystemYes
Ram Air Recovery SystemYes

Exterior

Year Painted2004

Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft King Air F90

Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft King Air F90 (not this specific airframe).

$851,840annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$1,875variable cost / hour
$7.35cost per nm
101.0gph fuel burn
$1,395,000avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $1,622,500–$1,663,500

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$145,440$236,340
Fixed$242,400$242,400
Variable$375,040$609,440
Total / hour$3,087$2,621

Performance & dimensions

Range1,300 nm
Cruise speed252 kts · 290 mph
Seating1 crew + 5 passengers
Cabin H × W × L4' 9" × 4' 6" × 12' 4"
Interior volume268 ft³
Takeoff / landing5400 ft / 2500 ft

About this plane

The Beechcraft King Air F90 has a variable operating cost of $1,791 per hour and combines the airframe of the King Air 200 with the tail of the Beechjet 400, resulting in improved aerodynamics and performance. Offering a range of 1,000 nautical miles and a normal cruise speed of 255 knots (293 mph), the F90 is designed for efficient and reliable regional travel. Its average fuel burn is 101 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Beechcraft King Air F90 measures 4'9" high, 4'6" wide, and 12'4" long, providing a total interior volume of 268 cubic feet. With seating for up to 7 passengers, the F90 delivers a comfortable and functional space for executive and utility missions alike. Requiring 5,400 feet for takeoff and 2,500 feet for landing, the F90 is capable of accessing airports with shorter runways, adding operational versatility to its performance and comfort. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Beechcraft King Air F90's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.

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