Beechcraft King Air 250 Buyers’ Guide

If you’re looking for a turboprop that combines versatility and rugged performance with passenger comfort, the twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 250 may be near the top of your list of aircraft to buy.

In production between 2011 up until the end of 2020, when Beechcraft replaced it with the King Air 260, the King Air 250 derives from a family of aircraft that has been in production since the early 1970s. Helping it deliver its prized performance characteristics is a pair of Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engines.

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How much does a Beechcraft King Air 250 Turboprop cost?

When establishing the value of a Beechcraft King Air 250, there are several things that should be taken into consideration. In addition to the age of the model, buyers and sellers will need to account for modifications and/or upgrades to the avionics or cabin that could enhance the airplane’s value.

Moreover, buyers should establish the time remaining on the airframe and engines before the next significant maintenance event is due – and also confirm the completeness of the aircraft’s maintenance logbooks as this plays a significant part in establishing an aircraft’s fair market value.

Supply and demand relating to the pre-owned marketplace will impact the eventual sale price, too. Where an excess supply of King Air 250s are available for sale, buyers will have greater choice and have a stronger bargaining position with sellers. The balance of power shifts to sellers when there is a relatively low fleet percentage available for sale.

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What is the range and payload capability of a Beechcraft King Air 250?

While the maximum range of the Beechcraft King Air 250 is 1,575nm (carrying a four passenger payload), with its seats full the top range is 636nm, per Conklin & de Decker data. Meanwhile, the maximum payload capability is 2,170lbs.

When fully-fuelled, the King Air 250 offers an available payload of 115lbs, Conklin & de Decker’s states.

Examples of City Pairs for the Beechcraft King Air 250

• London to Athens
• Quebec to Miami
• Seattle to Anchorage

What are the cabin measurements for the Beechcraft King Air 250?

The Beechcraft King Air 250 shares its cabin volume of 303cu.ft with earlier King Air 200-series models. According to Conklin & de Decker, the cabin’s dimensions measure 4.5 feet wide, 4.8 feet high, and 16.7 feet in length.

Typically configured with seven passenger seats in executive configuration, there is 55cu.ft of internal baggage space available aboard the King Air 250, but no external luggage capacity is provided.

What is the Beechcraft King Air 250’s runway performance?

With a maximum take-off weight of 12,500lbs, the Beechcraft King Air 250 requires a balanced field length of 3,925ft and a landing distance of 4,625ft, according to Conklin & de Decker. Both runway measurements are subject to operations in standard conditions at sea level.

How does the Beechcraft King Air 250 turboprop compare against its competitors?

Do you need to see how the Beechcraft King Air 250 compares with its close market competitors? Read our Turboprops Comparison articles…

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