King Air® 90 Series

Model 90 (LJ-1 thru LJ-75, LJ-77 thru LJ-113)

Model A90 (LJ-76, LJ-114 thru LJ-317)
Model B90 (LJ-318 thru LJ-501)
Model C90 (LJ-502 thru LJ-985, LJ-987 thru LJ-995, LJ-997 thru LJ-1010)
Model C90-1 (LJ-986, LJ-996, LJ-1011 thru LJ-1084, LJ-1086 and LJ-1087)
Model C90A (LJ-1085, LJ-1088 thru LJ-1287, LJ-1289 thru LJ-1294, LJ-1296
thru LJ-1299)
Model C90B (LJ-1288, LJ-1295, LJ-1300 thru LJ-1726, LJ-1728 thru LJ-1753,
LJ-1755)
Model C90GT (LJ-1727, LJ-1754, LJ-1756 thru LJ-1846, LJ-1848 thru LJ-1852)
Model C90GTi (LJ-1847, LJ-1853 and After)
Model E90 (LW-1 and After)

Airworthiness Limitations Manual

This manual includes the maintenance information required to be available by 14 CFR Part 23.

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All
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A. General
The King Air 90 Series Airworthiness Limitations Manual is prepared in accordance with the
requirements of ATA (Air Transport Association of America) Specification 2200 with respect to the
arrangement and content of the System/Chapters within the designated numbering system. This
manual is supplemented by the following publications:
• King Air 90 Series Maintenance Manual,
P/N 90-590012-13
• King Air 90 Series Illustrated Parts Catalog, P/N 90-590012-17 or 65-590016-3
• King Air C90GTi Illustrated Parts Catalog, P/N 90-590024-173
• King Air 90 Series Electrical Wiring Diagram Manual, P/N 90-590012-15 or
P/N 90-590024-11
• King Air C90GTi Avionics Wiring Diagram Manual, P/N 90-590024-175
• King Air Series Component Maintenance Manual, P/N 101-590097-13
• King Air Series Structural Inspection and Repair Manual, P/N 98-39006
• King Air/1900 Series Printed Circuit Board Manual, P/N 98-39117
It shall be the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure that the latest revision of the publications
referenced in this manual are utilized during operation, servicing and maintenance of the airplane.
In addition to this manual and its subsequent revisions, additional maintenance information is published
in the form of Hawker Beechcraft Corporation service bulletins. The information contained in these
service bulletins is an integral part of, and is to be used in conjunction with, the information contained in
this manual.
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation expressly reserves the right to supersede, cancel and/or declare
obsolete any parts, part numbers, kits or publications that may be referenced in this manual without
prior notice.

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WARNING: Use only parts obtained from sources approved by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation,
in connection with the maintenance and repair of Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
airplanes.
Genuine Hawker Beechcraft Corporation parts are produced and inspected under
rigorous procedures to insure airworthiness and suitability for use in Hawker
Beechcraft Corporation airplane applications. Parts purchased from sources other
than those approved by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, even though outwardly
identical in appearance, may not have the required tests and inspections performed,
may be different in fabrication techniques and materials, and may be dangerous
when installed in an airplane.
Salvaged airplane parts, reworked parts obtained from sources not approved by the
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation or parts, components or structural assemblies, the
service history of which is unknown or cannot be authenticated, may have been
subjected to unacceptable stresses or temperatures or have other hidden damage,
not discernible through routine visual or usual nondestructive testing techniques.
This may render the part, component or structural assembly, even though originally
manufactured by the Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, unsuitable and unsafe for
airplane use.
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation expressly disclaims any responsibility for
malfunctions, failures, damage or injury caused by use of parts not approved by the
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation.
Any maintenance requiring the disconnection and reconnection of flight control
cables, plumbing, electrical connectors or wiring requires identification of each side
of the component being disconnected to facilitate correct reassembly. At or prior to
disassembly, components should be color coded, tagged or properly identified in a
way that it will be obvious how to correctly reconnect the components. After
reconnection of any component, remove all identification tags. Check all associated
systems for correct function prior to returning the airplane to service.

B. Correspondence
If a question should arise concerning the care of your airplane, it is important to include the airplane
serial number in any correspondence. The serial number appears on the model designation placard.
Refer to Chapter 11 of the King Air 90 Series Maintenance Manual, P/N 101-590012-13 for placard
location.

C. Publications Change Request (PCR)

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http://www.pubs.hawkerbeechcraft.com. Instructions on how to submit a PCR are included on the
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• WARNING - Brings attention to an operating procedure, inspection or maintenance practice,
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condition, which if not strictly observed, could result in damage or destruction of equipment.
• NOTE - Brings attention to an operating procedure, inspection, repair or maintenance
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2. MANUAL LAYOUT

A. Title Page
A Title page is located at the beginning of the manual and provides the part number of the manual, and
lists all aircraft models pertaining to this manual and their respective serial numbers. Information
throughout this manual is applicable to all serial numbers listed on the title page except where
specifically stated.

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C. Introduction
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3. ABBREVIATIONS
Refer to the list of abbreviations provided in the Introduction of the King Air 90 Series Maintenance Manual,
P/N 101-590012-13.

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CHAPTER 04 - AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS
04-00-00
INSPECTION/CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Airworthiness Limitations Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Control of Life-Limited Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Assessing Status of Life-Limited Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Identification and Tracking of Life-Limited Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602

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AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS
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INSPECTION/CHECKS
600600

1. AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS STATEMENT

The following airworthiness limitations related to life of the airplane and its components have been
established with respect to the King Air 90 Series airplane.
Refer to LIMITATIONS in the Pilots Operating Handbook and the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for
more information regarding the airplane’s flight limitations.
For structural inspections, relating to the King Air 90 Series airplane, refer to Chapter 5, 53 of the King Air 90
Series Maintenance Manual, P/N 90-590012-13B or subsequent and/or Structural Inspection and Repair
Manual, P/N 98-39006C or subsequent.
There are no additional Airworthiness Limitations as defined in 14 CFR 23, Appendix G, G23.4 that result
from the installation of the PT6A-135A engine installation into the Model C90GT or the Rockwell Collins
Proline 21 Avionics System into the Model C90GTi. The Airworthiness Limitations section is FAA approved
and specifies maintenance required under 14 CFR 43.16 and Section 91.403 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations unless an alternative program has been FAA Approved.

2. CONTROL OF LIFE-LIMITED PARTS

WARNING: If the life status of a part cannot be determined or the life-limit of a part has been reached,
the part shall be considered to be beyond its safe life and must be disposed of in
accordance with 14 CFR Part 43.
14 CFR Part 43.1(c) requires all persons who remove life-limited parts from airplanes safely control these
parts. Most life-limited parts can be controlled by using a record keeping system based on the serial numbers
of each part (14 CFR Part 43.10(c)(1)). Life-limited parts which have been predetermined to be impractical for
marking with a serial number have been identified and annotated by an asterisk (*), which references a
footnote, next to the life-limited part.
Where a serial number has not been assigned to a life-limited part, one of the following methods such as
tagging or permanent marking can be used (14 CFR Part 43.10(c)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)). Hawker Beechcraft
Corporation offers the following guidance for adhering to this rule.

A. Assessing Status of Life-Limited Parts

The following guidelines may be used to assess the life status of an airplane part.

(1) Original part:

(a) For determining compliance with calendar-time life limitations, the beginning of the part life
shall be the date of issuance of the original airplane airworthiness certificate.

(b) For determining compliance with usage related life limitations, the total airplane hours,
landings, or cycles shall be considered appropriate.

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(2) Replacement part:

(a) For determining compliance with calendar-time life limitations, consider the calendar time
since the logbook verified installation date plus any prior usage of the replacement part.

(b) For determining compliance with usage related life limitations, consider the airplane hours,
landings, or cycles as appropriate, accrued since the logbook verified part installation plus
any prior usage of the replacement part.

B. Identification and Tracking of Life-Limited Parts

For parts removed from an airplane the following are suggested methods of tracking life status and
complying with 14 CFR Part 43, (This is not an exhaustive list).
• The part may be marked with permanent marker.
• A tag may be attached to the part.
• A record keeping procedure may be established for the part.
The following data may be used to track the life status of a part (This is not an exhaustive list).
• Airplane serial number.
• Part number.
• Part name.
• Part serial number.
• Date part was installed/removed.
• Part flight hours/landings/cycles.

Table 601
Structural Limitations

Component Effectivity Life Remarks

Fuselage and Associated Structure All The life of the cabin

fuselage structure
(pressure vessel) is not
limited, however, the
inspections in Chapter 5
and 53-10-00 of the King
Air 90 Series Maintenance
Manual
(P/N 90-590012-13B or
subsequent) and the
associated replacement
items listed in the following
are required for continued
airworthiness.

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Table 601
Structural Limitations (Continued)

Component Effectivity Life Remarks

1. Fuselage Pressure Vessel Structure LJ-1 thru LJ-985, (Ref. Chapter 5-21-05, Inspections in
LJ-987 thru LJ-995, 201) Chapters 5 and
LJ-997 thru LJ-1010; 53-10-00, 201 of
LW-1 and After the King Air 90
Series
Maintenance
Manual are
required for
continued
airworthiness.
2. Fuselage Pressure Vessel Structure LJ-986, LJ-996, (Ref. Chapter 5-25-05, Inspections in
LJ-1011 and After 201) Chapters 5 and
53-10-00, 201 of
the King Air 90
Series
Maintenance
Manual are
required for
continued
airworthiness.

Associated Fuselage Structure

1. (*) Replace all windshield screws All 10,000 cycles Kit 101-3259
2. (*) Replace the cabin airstair door All 5,000 cycles
forward and aft side latch-bolts or
bayonets. (Ref. 5-11-00, 201) of the
King Air 90 Series Maintenance
Manual (P/N 90-590012-13B or
subsequent).
3. (*) Replace the airstair door upper All 10,000 cycles
hook mechanism (including pins,
brackets, spring, arm and hooks).
(Ref. 5-11-00, 201) of the King Air 90
Series Maintenance Manual
(P/N 90-590012-13B or subsequent).

Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizer Retire structure at 45,000

hours.

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Table 601
Structural Limitations (Continued)

Component Effectivity Life Remarks

Wing and Associated Structure

(1) Crack Inspection - Wing Attach LW-1 thru LW-347; Refer to Chapter
Fittings, Center Section and LJ-1 thru LJ-1087, 57-13-01 in the
Outboard Wing Spar Caps. except LJ-1085 Structural
Without Kit Inspection and
90-4077-1. Repair Manual
(P/N 98-39006 or
subsequent).
(2) Crack Inspection - Wing Attach LW-1 thru LW-347; Refer to Chapter
Fittings, Center Section and LJ-1 thru LJ-1087, 57-13-02 in the
Outboard Wing Spar Caps. except LJ-1085 With Structural
Kit 90-4077-1 Inspection and
installed. Repair Manual
(P/N 98-39006 or
subsequent)
(3) Crack Inspection - Wing Attach LJ-1085, LJ-1088 and Refer to Chapter
Fittings and Outboard Wing Spar After. 57-13-03 in the
Caps. Structural
Inspection and
Repair Manual
(P/N 98-39006 or
subsequent).
(4) Nacelle Splice Plates (Wing). All Inspected at 10,000 hours Refer to Chapter
and every 1,000 hours 57-13-04 in the
thereafter until reaching life Structural
limit of 20,000 hours. Inspection and
Repair Manual
(P/N 98-39006 or
subsequent).
(5) (*) Upper Forward Upper and LJ-1 and After, Replace at 15 years of Kits 101-4025,
Lower Aft Wing Bolts and Nuts. LW-1 and After. service or 15,000 hours 101-4026
whichever occurs first.
(6) Lower Forward Wing Bolt and LJ-1085, LJ-1088 and Replace at 5 years or Kit 101-4083
Nut. After. anytime removed.

(*) This part is not practical to mark with a part number/serial number. If removal from the airplane is
required before the end of its published replacement life limitation, then it should be bagged and
identified with accumulated hours/cycles and records should be maintained to ensure compliance with
the life limitation.
NOTE: The preceding flight hour limits are based on a majority of the flights being above 10,000 feet.
Should the flight or mission profile of a particular airplane call for a majority of the flights to be
below 10,000 feet, such as Air Taxi, Commuter Air Service, Pipeline Surveillance, Search and
Rescue or Navigation Aids Inspection, the above figures are not appropriate. In such instances
or for further information, contact the Customer Support Department of Hawker Beechcraft
Corporation.

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Miscellaneous Limitations
Component
Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle
Engine Fire Extinguisher Cartridge (Squib)
Oxygen Cylinder
(Lightweight Composite)
Oxygen Cylinder
(Standard Weight) DOT 3AA 49CFR 173.34
Oxygen Cylinder
(Lightweight) DOT 3HT 1850 49CFR 172.34
Cabin Fire Extinguisher
Side Window
Table 602
Life
Hydrostatically test bottle every 5 years or replace with a new
bottle. Refer to 49 CFR Chapter 1, Section 173.34.
Total cartridge life is 6 years, which includes any combination of
2 years in storage and a maximum of 4 years in service
(installed) time. Refer to Chapter 26-20-00 of the King Air 90
Series Maintenance Manual (P/N 90-590012-13B or
subsequent).
Hydrostatic test in accordance with DOT-SP8162. Cylinders
retested prior to July 1, 2006 must be retested within 36 months
of the retest date marked on the cylinder. Cylinders tested after
July 1, 2006 must be inspected and hydrostatically tested every
five years. Proof pressure to be at least 3,083 psig at ambient
temperature. Permanent volumetric expansion must not exceed
5% of total volumetric expansion at test pressure. Cylinder
service life not to exceed 15 years or 10,000-fill and depletion
cycles, whichever comes first. Retest dates to be stamped on
outer metallic surface of the cylinder neck. Do not stamp on
composite area of cylinder. Overhaul regulator when oxygen
cylinder is hydrostatically tested. Refer to Chapter 35-00-00 of
the King Air 90 Series Maintenance Manual
(P/N 90-590012-13B or subsequent).
Hydrostatically test every 5 years (DOT Regulation). Service life
unlimited. Refer to Chapter 35-00-00 of the King Air 90 Series
Maintenance Manual (P/N 90-590012-13B or subsequent).
Hydrostatically test every 3 years (DOT Regulation). Replace
after 24 years or 4,380 refills. Refer to Chapter 35-00-00 of the
King Air 90 Series Maintenance Manual (P/N 90-590012-13B or
subsequent).
Hydrostatically test every 12 years.
The following limitations apply when continued flight is required
with a cracked outer or inner ply in any side window. These
limitations do not apply to minor compression-type chips
(Clamshell) which may occur on the milled edge of cockpit side
windows. Refer to Chapter 56-15-00 in the King Air 90 Series
Maintenance Manual (P/N 90-590012-13B or subsequent).
1. Continued flight is limited to 25 hours.
2. Flights must be conducted with the cabin depressurized.
The following placard must be installed in clear view of the
pilot:
PRESSURIZED FLIGHT IS PROHIBITED DUE TO A
CRACKED SIDE WINDOW. CONDUCT FLIGHT WITH
THE CABIN PRESSURE SWITCH IN THE DUMP
POSITION
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Table 602
Miscellaneous Limitations

Component Life

Windshield The following limitations apply when continued flight is required

with a cracked outer or inner ply of the windshield.
1. Continued flight with a cracked windshield is limited to 25
flight hours.
2. Windshields which have a shattered inner ply will have
numerous cracks which will obstruct forward vision and
may produce small particles or flakes of glass that can
break free of the windshield and interfere with the crew's
vision. These windshields must be replaced prior to the
next flight unless a special flight permit is obtained from
the local FAA Flight Standards District Office.
3. Crack(s) must not impair visibility.
4. Crack(s) must not interfere with the use of windshield
wipers for flights requiring the use of the wipers
5. Windshield Anti-ice must be operational for flights in icing
conditions.
6. The following placard must be installed in plain view of the
pilot
MAXIMUM AIRPLANE ALTITUDE IS LIMITED TO
25,000 FEET. CABIN 6..P MUST BE MAINTAINED
BETWEEN 2.0 AND 4.6 PSI DURING FLIGHT.
7. Windshields that have cracks in both the inner and outer
plies must be replaced prior to the next flight unless a
specials flight permit is obtained from th local FAA Flight
Standards District Office.

Approved By:
Date Approved: --"""""-

Aircraft Certification Office

Federal Aviation

04-00-00