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Beechcraft 1900

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Overview

The Beech 1900 is a pressurised twin engine turboprop that can seat up to 19 passengers. Development commenced in 1979 on this stretch version of the Beech King Air 200. The first flight took place on 3 September, 1982 and FAA certification was awarded in November 1983 prior to entry into service in February 1984. The 1900 is designed and certificated for single pilot operation in corporate or cargo settings.

The 1900 is powered by two PT6A-65B engines, each flat rated at 1,100 shp. It can operate safely on relatively short airstrips and can take off and land on grass and rough runways. The 1900 features two airstair passenger boarding doors, one near the tail and the other behind the cockpit, as well as a small rear cargo door for access to the baggage compartment.

The 1900C was introduced in1984. It is powered by two 1,100 shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A65B turboprops driving four blade constant speed Hartzell propellers.

It has a substantially lengthened fuselage, a modified tail with tailets, and stabilons on the lower rear fuselage. The front airstair remains but an enlarged cargo door replaces the rear airstair. Early models had a bladder-type fuel tank system in the wings; later 1900Cs had a wet wing fuel system that allowed greater fuel storage and increased range.

Production then switched entirely to the 1900D. Beech announced the improved version in 1989 and the prototype, a converted 1900C, made its first flight on 1 March, 1990. The 1900D has a deeper fuselage with stand up headroom, larger passenger and freight doors and windows, twin ventral strakes and auxiliary horizontal fixed tails. More powerful PT6A-67D engines, each rated at 1,279 shp, and winglets improved hot and high performance. Deliveries commenced November 1991.

Production ended in October 2002.

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News from Business Air News
Twin Jet prepares 1900Ds for Garmin G950 retrofit
March 20, 2024
The FAA PMA approved kits will include an EASA-approved STC issued by parent company AeroMech for the G950 modification, along with all required structural and electrical parts.
Hartzell service centre doubles warranty length
February 27, 2024
The Hartzell Service Center's warranty on work performed at its FAA-certified repair station in Piqua, Ohio is now two years or 2,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, extended from one year or 1,000 flight hours.
LED logo light gains PMA tick for King Airs and Citations
October 16, 2023
PWI has applied LED technology to many Beech King Air lighting challenges, and this tail floodlight addresses visual branding, aircraft visibility and thus mission safety.
January 23, 2023MT-Propeller scoops Colombian STC for Beech 1900 series
December 28, 2022CSI grants wish by donating trip
November 21, 2022FAA gives PMA approval for PWI ice light windows
March 21, 2022Ameriflight acquires major Beech 1900 inventory
December 16, 2021Alpine and Yingling boost Beech 1900D capacity
December 13, 2021PMA approves PWI 303R LED right angled light
December 7, 2021Genesys delivers over 1,000 S-TEC 3100 autopilots
November 18, 2021Ameriflight launches parts trading company
November 15, 2021Alpine Air Express becomes BLR global launch parter
May 31, 2021Ströh to draw on wealth of knowledge for C&L
March 1, 2021Leased aircraft to embark on Algerian ops
March 1, 2021Marsh expects demand for Beech brake upgrade
February 15, 2021FAA approves five-blade MT prop for Beech aircraft
January 28, 2021GHS receives contract extension from DoD in Niger
January 23, 2021Sahel adds another Beechcraft to growing fleet
July 20, 2020PWI's LEDs to light up more business aviation cabins
April 12, 2020Alpine acquires Great Lakes fleet for freight work
April 12, 2020Tropic Air brings the Beech to Belize
March 17, 2020AMI gains EASA approval for G950 NXi in Beech 1900D
February 17, 2020Twin Jet makes purchase of 13th Beechcraft
February 5, 2020GHS deploys evacuator Beech 1900D to Niger
February 3, 2020PAA retains Africa-based distributor
October 21, 2019Five-blade Beech 1900 prop receives TCCA tick
October 18, 2019Tropic Air speeds up international routes with 1900D
September 9, 2019CSI on hand to evacuate Bahamian residents
June 18, 2019Reading lights are approved for the Beech 1900D
June 11, 2019Five-blade MTV-27 is top of the props
April 30, 2019Hartzell optimises pricing for Beechcraft propellers
April 30, 2019Alpine cargo freighters are backed by StandardAero
August 7, 2018Twin Jet to upgrade Beech 1900D avionics with monthly subscription
October 12, 2015Aspen Medical becomes first US medevac company to have ops in Liberia
June 11, 2013Me and My Aircraft–Twin turboprops: The turboprop faithful sing the praises of rugged workhorses everywhere
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