2003 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90B
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Beechcraft KING AIR C90B listings ($2,850,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Engine time -1,206 hr vs comps (twin turbine) +14.5%
- ADS-B (40% of comps) +1.6%
- FIKI (known ice) (40% of comps) +0.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft KING AIR C90B |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 4,190 hrs |
| Engine time | 152 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 4 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G1000 NXI |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASA G1000 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | August 2026 |
| Inspection | Phase |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Best Example on the market of a 270 knot, Beechcraft C90B, BLACKHAWK Conversion, G1000NXI low time aircraft. Experience superior versatility and performance with this exceptional 2003 Beechcraft King Air C90B. Low Total Time total time of 4,190 hours and is powered by the BLACKHAWK Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A engines, both with only 152 hours since SMOH. The cockpit is fully modernized with a Garmin G1000 NXI flight deck, including WAAS, LPV, SVT, Charts and ADS-B capabilities for advanced IFR operations. Fresh Phase 1-4, Swept Props, Raisbeck Wing Lockers, LED Landing Lights, Dual Aft Strakes and AvFab Window Shades. Excellent Paint & Interior. Finishing up all due items through years end at Northstar Aviation Services in Lake Havasu Arizona - KHII. SEE INSPECTION STATUS Open Service Logs for the logbooks and a MX Status sheet that you should add 6 hours to. Documents: - 2018 G1000NXi Install Entry.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049659462&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFshSougaNlG2veXnWZ86AJCHWecnuKVfjinVrsLu%2fWgchTXYD4qAISwLcw6faIama%2fg%3d - 2018 Hard Landing Inspection:Repair.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049659461&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFsjQH5eRmT6do97GYbzrTuZbcodmW9TWn7QLjwHTgByNgUpQo3xTHVehv0h%2buarOFsM%3d - 2026-10-09 12-20.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049653444&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFsghtXmjotS5PK8Beb%2fHtEcwD4D5obvuFu9hPEmhVnEiZd5c1c3uKxcsVHPYuRPxa20%3d - 2026-10-09 12-31.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049653350&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFsi8gH7VCR78nKzeGT%2fbUGujm82gATfuuwAFQeV0RLmaudwJaSsrQ2FEn9FXQuNTT3A%3d - 2026-10-09 12-28.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049653320&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFsjASS79%2f5Eit7NBdWHjVdncIeeZkxe5enQHeDL8XoEOr36Xj69mBq6DJuEX616SG9A%3d - 2026-10-09 12-23.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049653313&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFsgLYXQWwREoWoQWYtIIAPTC0YE2%2b9lpiyGHsmcBle2mrb53cLcKHhZF0sKwHR%2bcrU4%3d - 2026-10-09 12-29.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049653285&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFsjck2Ar3r%2f3YoSUtgZXBuS0sr3LB%2biu7ZVWhzA2tTGN%2b9pQuvJ%2fMc6ytBK1qA%2bnwUg%3d - 2026-10-09 12-17.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049653278&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFsgF7Ik3STtAQYrgSMuQfgQ%2bwlO%2bux5zX0LMXn8ynAKO%2f8G7VA%2bDI0I0KcwpA7wIZc4%3d - N1685S MTS Status Sheet AUG 2026.xlsx: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11049651137&p=&ext=.xlsx&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=QxhhOwmKFsgTYBOLOjAZTXXYanwdlbcvi6ujFaL1zhMmoOcz12xTwWY00xux9wypDr%2bNT8gYwv4%3d
Avionics
Elliott Aviation Installed March, 2018
Recommended avionics upgrades
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)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Beechcraft KING AIR C90B lands versus other Beechcraft KING AIR C90B listings on fyiAero.
Price
80th pct$3.0M · 80th percentile of 5 listings
Airframe time
42nd pct4,190 hours total (TTAF) · 42nd percentile of 12 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
17th pct152 hours since major overhaul · 17th percentile of 12 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
17th pct152 hours since major overhaul · 17th percentile of 12 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Documents
General
| Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | KING AIR C90B |
| Serial Number | LJ-1685 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N1685S |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KCMA |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,190 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Landing Gear Overhaul | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PZ0169 |
| Engine 1 Time | 152 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-135A |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PZO168 |
| Engine 2 Time | 152 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 3600 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-D4N-3C |
| Prop 1 Time | 0 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-D4N-3C |
| Prop 2 Time | 53 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 4 |
| Swept Blade Propellers | Yes |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G1000 NXI |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Elliott Aviation Installed March, 2018 |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Dual Aft Body Strakes | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wing Locker System | Yes |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Lavatory Configuration | Aft |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2003 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Phase 1-4 c/w at Northstar Aviation Services KHII August 2026 Six year gear OH August 2026 by Northstar Aviation Services All Due items Currently Underway at Northstar Aviation Services to include: #1 Prop Overhaul, 3 year/3000 cycle Flap Track Inspection, 30 month/2400 hour LH/RH Nacelle Fuel Probe inspection, FAR 91.411 & 91.413, 10 year Hydraulic Hose Replacement, Oxygen Bottle 3HT1850 36 month hydro, Oxygen Regulator Overhaul. Logbook Notes: |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | 2018 G1000NXi Install Entry.pdf 2018 Hard Landing Inspection:Repair.pdf 2026-10-09 12-20.pdf 2026-10-09 12-31.pdf 2026-10-09 12-28.pdf 2026-10-09 12-23.pdf 2026-10-09 12-29.pdf 2026-10-09 12-17.pdf N1685S MTS Status Sheet AUG 2026.xlsx |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft KING AIR C90B
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft KING AIR C90B (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,207 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 246 kts · 283 mph |
About this plane
Twin engine turboprop aircraft with retractable landing gear. The KING AIR C90B seats up to 11 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Previous listing for N1685S
2003 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90B
- Then asking
- $3M
- Airframe
- 4,190 hrs
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