The Beechcraft 65 (ICAO type BE9L) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 3,500 kg. It offers a maximum range of 590 nm, a cruise speed of 186 knots, a service ceiling of 26,000 ft and seating for up to 6 across its variants.
Beechcraft 65
Fleet & certification
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
107 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 65 | — | 3,500 kg | 590 nm | 186 kt | 6 |
| 65-80 65-80 | — | 3,500–4,000 kg | 590–640 nm | 186–195 kt | 6–7 |
| 65-88 65-88 | — | 3,500–4,000 kg | 590–1,390 nm | 186–192 kt | 6–10 |
| 65-90 65-90 | — | 3,500–4,300 kg | 590–1,130 nm | 186–245 kt | 6 |
| 65-A80 65-A80 | — | 3,500–4,000 kg | 590–640 nm | 186–195 kt | 6–7 |
| 65-A80-8800 65-A80-8800 | — | 3,500 kg | 590 nm | 186 kt | 6 |
| 65-A90 65-A90 | — | 3,500–4,300 kg | 590–1,130 nm | 186–245 kt | 6 |
| 65-A90-1 65-A90-1 | — | 3,500 kg | 590 nm | 186–278 kt | 6–10 |
| 65-A90-2 65-A90-2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 65-A90-3 65-A90-3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 65-A90-4 65-A90-4 | — | 3,500 kg | 590 nm | 186 kt | 6 |
| 65-B80 65-B80 | — | 3,500–4,000 kg | 590–640 nm | 186–195 kt | 6–7 |
| 70 70 | — | 3,700 kg | 980 nm | 185 kt | 9 |
| A65 A65 | — | 3,500 kg | 590 nm | 186 kt | 6 |
| A65-8200 A65-8200 | — | 3,500 kg | 590 nm | 186 kt | 6 |
| B90 B90 | — | 4,300 kg | 1,130 nm | 245 kt | 6 |
| C90 C90 | — | 4,300 kg | 1,130 nm | 245 kt | 6 |
| C90A C90A | — | 4,300 kg | 1,130 nm | 245 kt | 6 |
| C90GT C90GT | — | 4,300 kg | 1,130 nm | 245 kt | 6 |
| C90GTi C90GTi | — | 4,300 kg | 1,130 nm | 245 kt | 6 |
| E90 E90 | — | 4,300 kg | 1,130 nm | 245 kt | 6 |
| H90 H90 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Beechcraft 65 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Beechcraft 65 fleet — updated daily.
37 yearsmedian age
Of the 1,283 registered Beechcraft 65 with a known build year (66% of the 1,948 we track), the median age is 37 years.
53changed registration in 12 months
53 of the 1,948 registered Beechcraft 65 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 53 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 180
- Tracked flights
- 756
- Tracked flight hours
- 2,639
- Share of fleet flying
- 9%
180 Beechcraft 65 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (9% of the registered fleet), across 756 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
107Beechcraft 65 listed for sale
Asking prices from $65K to $3.7M, typically $647K–$1.9M — based on 68 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Beechcraft 65 manuals & documents
31 documents for the Beechcraft 65 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Service Bulletins · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives · Performance Data · Emergency Procedures. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for the Beechcraft King Air Model C90. It includes essential information on the aircraft's general operations, limitations, emergency procedures, normal procedures, performance, weight and balance, and systems description.
- Covers Beechcraft King Air Model C90 and its variants.
- Includes emergency procedures and normal operating procedures.
- Details performance metrics and weight and balance information.
- Revision B dated June 7, 2016.
- Document is 71 pages long.
- Reference to specific products does not imply endorsement.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Checklist
Maintenance Manual
- ReadBEECHCRAFT KING AIR 90 SERIES AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS ICA MANUAL202190 pages · 2.9 MB · via www.centex.aero
- ReadKING AIR C90B Status Report2018429 KB · via banyanair.com
- ReadIM199-90 INSTALLATION MANUAL WITH IPL FOR CONVERSION KIT PART NO. 199-902016163 pages · 7.1 MB · via www.parker.com
- ReadBEECHCRAFT KING AIR 90 SERIES AUXILIARY FUEL TANKS ICA MANUAL201482 pages · 1.3 MB · via www.centex.aero
- ReadG1000/GFC 700 Post Installation Checkout Procedure – Hawker / Beechcraft King Air C902008109 pages · 1.9 MB · via static.garmin.com
- Read2006 BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90GT200623 KB · via guardianjet.com
- ReadGWX 68 Installation Data200520 pages · 423 KB · via static.garmin.com
Systems Description
Service Bulletins
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: 11/2024202471 pages · 5.1 MB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION - PROLINE FUSION UPGRADE TO PHASE 3 SOFTWARE20215.3 MB · via tadistributors.com
- ReadBeechcraft King Air A90, B90, C90201097 KB · via ipsl.aero
- ReadAirworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Beechcraft C90A, C90GT and C90GTi Series201018 pages · 288 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadAirworthiness Directive AD/BEECH 90/99 Main Landing Gear Torque Knee20022 pages · 15 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
Other Documents
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: 11/202420241 pages · 141 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadAIRCRAFT SERIOUS INCIDENT SHORT REPORT201812 pages · 781 KB · via caasanwebsitestorage.blob.core.windows.net
- ReadKING AIR C90GTx201416 pages · 1.3 MB · via africair.com
- ReadType Acceptance Report TAR 5/21B/32 – Beech 65 Series201016 pages · 65 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadGWX 68 Weather Radar Installed in Beech Queen Air/King Air Series STC Master Data List20066 pages · 46 KB · via static.garmin.com
- ReadBeechcraft King Air C90GTx Specifications2 pages · 224 KB · via www.centex.aero
Airworthiness Directives
Performance Data
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What is the range of the Beechcraft 65?
The Beechcraft 65 has a maximum range of 590 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Beechcraft 65 carry?
The Beechcraft 65 seats up to 6 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Beechcraft 65?
The Beechcraft 65's maximum take-off weight is 3,500 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Beechcraft 65?
The Beechcraft 65's ICAO type designator is BE9L.
How many Beechcraft 65 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 1,948 registered Beechcraft 65 airframes worldwide.
Registered 65 aircraft
Individual 65 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- PS-PPM· 2020
- PS-RIG· 2020
- PS-VFG· 2020
- PS-GAR· 2020
- PS-PAS· 2020
- PS-RJS· 2019
- PS-HYC· 2019
- PS-CEC· 2019
- PP-IMH· 2019
- PR-PIO· 2019
- N747AE· 2019
- PP-BII· 2019
- PS-JBN· 2019
- PS-UNI· 2019
- PS-NCM· 2019
- PP-MEK· 2018
- N149MF· 2018
- N567W· 2018
- N96MB· 2018
- PS-ROB· 2018
- PP-LKS· 2018
- PP-BFA· 2018
- PR-NDO· 2018
- PR-TST· 2018