1983 Beechcraft King Air C90 for sale

1983 Beechcraft King Air C90

Multi Engine Turboprop

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$1,095,000
Location Fayetteville, AR
Total Time 8,868 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,773 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # LJ-1052
Reg # N11638
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 215 kts (398 km/h)
ICAO Type BE9L
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin 500W GDL 69 XM Weather Two L3 9000R Transponders #1 has TCAS L3 wifi adapter for weather/traffic Honeywell KGP 500 Ground Proximity Warning Dual VIR-30 Comm Collins ALT50A Radar Altimeter Collins DME 40 Dual Collins VHF 20A Comms Dual Collin VIR30A Navs Collins FIS-70 FDS Collins APS 65 Autopilot L3 WX 500 Stormscope

Description

This 1983 King Air C90-1 is a well-maintained turboprop with 8,868.9 hours total time and no known damage history. Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, it features Pratt & Whitney PT6A-21 engines with only 57.4 hours since their last Hot Section Inspections. Performance is further enhanced by Raisbeck dual aft strakes, Frakes exhaust stacks, and recently overhauled Hartzell propellers (2020 and 2024). The avionics suite includes a Garmin 500W, L3 Lynx transponders with TCAS/Wi-Fi, and a Collins APS 65 Autopilot. Inside, the cabin offers a 3,351 lb useful load and a six-passenger configuration finished in tan leather with dual executive tables and a belted potty. With Phase 1 & 2 inspections completed in October 2025 and 20-year wing bolts replaced in 2024, this aircraft is current on maintenance and ready for service. $1,095,000. Entertaining offers! Call now!

Propeller

Hartzell Model HC-B3TN-38 Propeller #1 Serial Number: FWA-3185. Total Time Since New: 8,853.8 Hrs. Time/Date SMOH: 02/13/2024 @ 8,814.4 Hrs. Propeller #2 Serial Number: FWA-3596. Total Time Since New: 8,868.9 Hrs. Time/Date SMOH: 05/01/2020 @ 8,685.5 Hrs.

Interior

Interior Condition: 7 This aircraft features a six passenger plus 2 crew seats and belted potty layout completed in tan leathers and color coordinated fabrics and trim. This interior features Dark Gloss cabinetry and dual stowable executive tables, aft belted potty and Mapco beverage dispenser. Front windshields are in great condition. Cockpit Condition: 7

Exterior

Painted by Eagle Aviation in Columbia, SC in 2001. Paint Comments: This aircraft paint is completed in an overall White base with Gold and Black accent trim.

Inspection

Inspections: Phases 1&2 Completed 10/2025. Phases 3&4 Completed 4/2024 Other inspections: See status sheet Pitot Static, Altimeter, and Transponder checks: Completed 11/2023 Useful Load: 3351 lbs Damage History: No known damage history Complete Logs: Yes

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
South Delta Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$1,095,000
South Delta Aviation
controller.com
$1,095,000
South Delta Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$1,107,284 *
GBP £827,441
South Delta Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$1,133,749
South Carolina Department of Administration
aircraftforsale.com
$659,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft King Air C90

This 1983 Beechcraft King Air C90 (N11638) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 8,868 hours on the airframe. There are currently 24 King Air C90 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $259,900 to $1,095,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $1,095,000.

The King Air C90 cruises at 215 kts (398 km/h) with a range of 1,060 nm (1,963 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 28,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 60 GPH (227 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $330/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $800/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $150,000. With 8,868 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 8,868 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Budget $900 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft King Air C90 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Cruise Speed
215 kts (398 km/h)
Max Speed
226 kts (419 km/h)
Range
1,060 nm (1,963 km)
Ceiling
28,100 ft (8,565 m)
Max Weight
10,100 lbs (4,581 kg)
Useful Load
2,700 lbs (1,225 kg)
Fuel Capacity
384 gal (1453 L)
Fuel Burn
60 GPH (227 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT King Air C90

Fuel Burn
60.0 GPH
~$390/hr
Variable Cost
$800/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$150,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$350,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT King Air C90. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N11638.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fayetteville, AR

Seller reported 109 more aircraft in AR →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N11638 against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

4 price events · sources: controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au, aircraftforsale.com, trade-a-plane.com

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