Beech King Air 90

Turboprop • twin engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear

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Mission Profile

245
KTAS
Cruise Speed
7
Occupants
1468
nm
Max Range
384
lbs
Wet Payload

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About the Beech King Air 90

The Beechcraft King Air E90 is a standout in the 90-series lineage, effectively marrying the compact fuselage of the C90 with the more powerful PT6A-28 engines and the higher-capacity fuel system of the King Air 100. For the GA buyer, it represents a ‘sweet spot’ in the legacy King Air market, offering significantly better climb performance and range than the standard C90 of the same era.

Key Features for GA Buyers

  • Superior Range: With a 474-gallon fuel capacity (shared with the 200 series), the E90 can stay aloft much longer than a standard C90, making it a true cross-country machine.
  • Robust Engines: The PT6A-28 engines are flat-rated to 550 shp, providing better high-altitude and hot-day performance compared to the -20 or -21 engines.
  • Ease of Transition: Known for its docile handling, it is often cited as one of the easiest turboprops for a piston-twin pilot to master.
  • Cabin Comfort: Features the iconic square-oval cabin with pressurized comfort and an aft airstair door for easy entry.

Trade-offs

  • Maintenance Intensity: As an older multi-engine turboprop, buyers must be diligent about Phase 1-4 inspections and the 72-month landing gear inspection cycles.
  • Speed vs. Modern Alternatives: While faster than a C90, it is notably slower than ‘fast’ turboprops like the TBM or MU-2.
  • Avionics Obsolescence: Many E90s still feature legacy analog panels unless they have been upgraded with Garmin G1000 or similar glass suites.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan
50.25 ft
Length
35.5 ft
Height
14.25 ft

Weights

Max Takeoff Weight
10,100 lbs
Max Landing Weight
9,700 lbs
Useful Load
3,560 lbs
Fuel Capacity
474 gal

Performance

Cruise Speed
245 KTAS
Range
1468 NM
Service Ceiling
27,620 ft
Rate of Climb
1870 fpm

Engines

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