1981 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR F90
Starts from the median asking price of 21 comparable Beechcraft KING AIR F90 listings ($1,300,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -709 hr vs comps +1.4%
- Engine time +5,278 hr vs comps (twin turbine) -20.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (67% of comps have one) -3.1%
- No Garmin G600 (62% of comps have one) -7.4%
- Autopilot (67% of comps) +0.6%
- No ADS-B (52% of comps have one) -1.4%
- 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.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft KING AIR F90 |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 8,672 hrs |
| Engine time | 8,672 SNEW |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GTN-750s |
| Avionics / Autopilot | SPZ-200A |
| Avionics / Weather radar | GWX-70 |
| Avionics / DME | DME-40 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL-69A |
| Inspection | Phase |
Description
SN-LA-98, 8672 TTSN, -135’s 8672 / 8672 TT SNEW, 5329.8 / 5329.8 SOH, 189.6 / 189.2 TT SHOT, MORE 8000 TBO, Dual Garmin GTN-750s, Raisbeck Winglockers & Dual Aft Strakes.
Modifications
• Raisbeck Winglockers • Raisbeck Dual Aft Strakes • American Aviation Speed Cowls • American Aviation Exhaust • AvFab Side Walls and Tables • King Air 350 Cockpit Seats • King Air 350 Cabin Seats • Leather Wrapped Yokes • Standard Landing Gear • 77 Cubic Foot Oxygen System • Prop Sync • Dual KGS SPC-60A Inverters w/Failure Light • Flight Hour Meter • LED NAV Strobe, and Recog Lights • Lights: Dual Landing, Taxi, Dual Rotating Beacons, Wing Position/Strobe/Recognition, Tail Position/Strobe, Dual Ice, Logo
Avionics
• Autopilot: Sperry SPZ-200A • Flight Director: Sperry SPI-400 • HSI: Sperry SPZ-200A • Radar: Garmin GWX-70 • XM Weather/Music: Garmin GDL-69A • Long Range Navigation: Garmin GTN-750 • Audio: Garmin GMA-345 • #1 Comm: Garmin GTN-750 • #2 Comm: Garmin GTN-750 • #1 Nav: Garmin GTN-750 • #2 Nav: Garmin GTN-750 • #1 Transponders: Garmin GTX-345R • #2 Transponders: Garmin GTX-345R • RMI: Dual Collins RMI-30 • ADF: Collins ADF-60A w/Single CTL-62 Control • DME: Dual Collins DME-40 • Compass System: Dual Collins MCS-65 • Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT-80 • Encoding Altimeters: #1 Collins ALT-80A #2 Collins ALT-80A • TWAS: Garmin GTN-750 • ELT: ACK C-406
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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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
median $1.3M of 21 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
36th pct8,672 hours total (TTAF) · 36th percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
91st pct8,672 hours since new · 91st percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
90th pct8,672 hours since new · 90th 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
| Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | KING AIR F90 |
| Serial Number | LA-98 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N487FP |
Airframe
| Total Time | 8,672 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 7,012 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PCE-92246 |
| Engine 1 Time | 8,672 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 8000 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 6,819 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PCE-92247 |
| Engine 2 Time | 8,672 SNEW |
| Engine 2 TBO | 8000 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 6,819 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | • Autopilot: Sperry SPZ-200A • Flight Director: Sperry SPI-400 • HSI: Sperry SPZ-200A • Radar: Garmin GWX-70 • XM Weather/Music: Garmin GDL-69A • Long Range Navigation: Garmin GTN-750 • Audio: Garmin GMA-345 • #1 Comm: Garmin GTN-750 • #2 Comm: Garmin GTN-750 • #1 Nav: Garmin GTN-750 • #2 Nav: Garmin GTN-750 • #1 Transponders: Garmin GTX-345R • #2 Transponders: Garmin GTX-345R • RMI: Dual Collins RMI-30 • ADF: Collins ADF-60A w/Single CTL-62 Control • DME: Dual Collins DME-40 • Compass System: Dual Collins MCS-65 • Radar Altimeter: Collins ALT-80 • Encoding Altimeters: #1 Collins ALT-80A #2 Collins ALT-80A • TWAS: Garmin GTN-750 • ELT: ACK C-406 |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | • Raisbeck Winglockers • Raisbeck Dual Aft Strakes • American Aviation Speed Cowls • American Aviation Exhaust • AvFab Side Walls and Tables • King Air 350 Cockpit Seats • King Air 350 Cabin Seats • Leather Wrapped Yokes • Standard Landing Gear • 77 Cubic Foot Oxygen System • Prop Sync • Dual KGS SPC-60A Inverters w/Failure Light • Flight Hour Meter • LED NAV Strobe, and Recog Lights • Lights: Dual Landing, Taxi, Dual Rotating Beacons, Wing Position/Strobe/Recognition, Tail Position/Strobe, Dual Ice, Logo |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Phase 1 Thru 4 C/W on 02/2026 8649.7 ACTT - Due on 02/2027 or 8849.7 ACTT FAR 91.207 D4 C/W on 06/2026 - Due on 06/2027 FAR 91.411 and 91.413 C/W on 08/2026 - Due on 08/2028 ELT Battery C/W on 06/2025 - Due on 08/2028 6 Year Gear Overhaul C/W on 09/2026 - Due on 09/2032 O2 Bottle 5 Year Hydro C/W on 12/2022 - Due on 12/2027 O2 Bottle 15 Year Life Limit D/O/M 12/2012 - Due on 12/2027 Prop Overhaul/New C/W on 05/2021 - Due on 05/2027 5 Year Wing Bolt NDT C/W on 02/2022 - Due on 02/2027 15 Year Wing Bolt R&R C/W on 12/2012 - Due on 12/2027 Wing Bolt Re-Torque Due C/W on 00/0000 Due on N/A 5 Year Gear Brake Hose Replacement C/W on 09/2026 - Due on 09/2031 L&R 1000 HR Start-Gen Overhaul C/W at 8649.7 ACTT - Due at 9649.7 ACTT |
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Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft King Air F90
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft King Air F90 (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $145,440 | $236,340 |
| Fixed | $242,400 | $242,400 |
| Variable | $375,040 | $609,440 |
| Total / hour | $3,087 | $2,621 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,300 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 252 kts · 290 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 5 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 9" × 4' 6" × 12' 4" |
| Interior volume | 268 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 5400 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.
Previous listing for N487FP
1981 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR F90
- Airframe
- 8,672 hrs
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