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Because there are so many market types, in this
article we will focus on only the variants that are
still in production; specifically, the C90, the B200,
and the King Air 350. We have been producing this
market analysis for the past three years and have
never focused on aftermarket modifications, as these
can greatly affect the value of the aircraft. This year,
however, we’d like to provide the information so that
operators are aware of the popular modifications market for that particular aircraft, and longevity
The Garmin G1000 is the most popular total solution avionics upgrade for the King Air with an estimated 500 aircraft in the fleet already modified. (PHOTO CREDIT: ELLIOTT AVIATION)
available for aircraft customization. There is no hard and fast rule to determine how much value a modification adds to an aircraft. Many factors need to be taken into consideration, such as the popularity of the mod, time since installation, health of the overall
of the mod. Modifications such as engine upgrades and certain avionics upgrades seem to retain the most value. This is due to the fact that most operators like to go faster and want the latest electronic equipment.
Popular Modifications for All Models:
Garmin G1000®
There are several upgrades avail- able to address the upcoming ADS-B mandate. If your King Air has an EFIS, you are additionally facing the issue of the EFIS CRT tubes becoming harder to find, and the supply will eventually be exhausted. By far, the most popular total solution avionics upgrade for the King Air is the Garmin G1000, with an estimated 500 aircraft in the fleet already modified.
The G1000 system features a 15- inch Multi-Function Display (MFD), with a 10-inch Primary Flight Display (PFD) on each side. This system replaces virtually the entire
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