R3 Aviation proudly presents N327BA, a well-maintained 1980 Beechcraft King Air B100 powered by the proven Garrett TPE331 platform and upgraded with a modern Garmin glass panel. With 13,975 hours total time and Phase 3 & 4 inspections completed in November 2025, this aircraft offers strong inspection status and updated cockpit capability. Avionics include a Garmin G600TXi, GTN 750Xi, GI-275, and S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot. The aircraft received exterior paint and an interior refresh in 2021 and is equipped with Starlink WiFi for in-flight connectivity. Located at KXNX (Gallatin, TN) Available to show by appointment

Home Airport(s)

KXNX - Music City Executive Airport, Gallatin, TN

Manufacturer year

1980

Serial Number

BE-99

Registration Number

N327BA

Make/Model

Beechcraft King Air B100

Airframe

Total Time: 13,975 Hours Phase 3 & 4 Completed (11​/​25) Starlink WiFi Installed New Paint & Interior 2021 Part 135 Cert most of life New tires, brake linings, and more

Engine Details (e.g. Total Engine Time; Suggested TBO; Hours Remaining)

Garrett TPE331-6-252B LH TSHSI: 556 TSO: 4,458 TTSN: 14,907 SN: P-27065 RH TSHSI: 1,458 TSO: 4,979 TTSN: 13,668 SN: P-27203 HC-B4TN-5F LH TSO: 1,127 SN: EAA1759 RH TSO: 69 4 SN: CDA4826

Avionics

Garmin G600TXi PFD Garmin GTN 750Xi GPS​/​NAV​/​COM Garmin GI-275 S-TEC 3100 Digital Autopilot Garmin GNC 255 NAV​/​COM Starlink WiFi System Installed

Interior/Exterior; Additional Equipment

Interior in Excellent Condition Interior Refurbished 2021 9 Passenger Executive Seating Leather Seats Four-Place Club Seating Belted Lavatory Exterior in Excellent Condition Exterior Paint Completed 2021

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The Beechcraft King Air B100 is a pressurized twin-turboprop aircraft produced by Beech Aircraft Corporation between 1976 and 1983. Occupying the middle tier of the King Air family between the C90 series and the larger 200, the B100 was notable as the only King Air variant to depart from the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 powerplant in favor of Garrett TPE331 turbine engines. The result is an aircraft with strong climb performance and a distinctive turbine sound signature that differs meaningfully from its siblings. Each engine is a Garrett (now Honeywell) TPE331-6-252B flat-rated at 715 shaft horsepower, driving a three-blade reversing propeller. The TPE331 is a direct-drive engine with a higher operating RPM than the PT6, giving the B100 notably crisp throttle response and strong performance at altitude. The engines are capable of sustained high-power operation and are well-regarded for reliability when maintained on-condition by shops experienced with the type. However, the TPE331 demands a more disciplined power management technique than PT6-equipped aircraft, particularly during start sequences and during approach to landing where prop reversal is used aggressively. The airframe follows Beechcraft's proven King Air formula: a low-wing, T-tail configuration with a circular-section pressurized fuselage, retractable tricycle gear, and a wet wing fuel system. The B100 shares its fuselage cross-section with the 90 series and stretches it only marginally compared to the C90, yielding a cabin that is functional without being spacious. Structural integrity and build quality are consistent with Beechcraft's reputation for durability, and airframes routinely accumulate well over 20,000 hours of total time with appropriate maintenance programs in place. The cabin accommodates up to 13 occupants in a high-density configuration, though typical executive layouts seat six to nine passengers in club-style seating with a refreshment center and forward-facing jump seat. Pressurization is maintained to a comfortable 4.6 psi differential, delivering a sea-level cabin altitude at approximately 10,500 feet when operating at the service ceiling. The airstair door on the left aft fuselage allows self-contained boarding and deplaning without ground support equipment, a practical advantage for operations at smaller FBOs and remote strips. In the current market, the B100 is considered a value-entry point into pressurized twin-turboprop ownership. Acquisition costs are substantially lower than comparable King Air 200 or 90-series aircraft, though prospective buyers should account for the smaller TPE331 service network relative to PT6 operators, and should scrutinize hot-section and overhaul status carefully. The type is approved for Part 135 charter operations and has seen extensive use in medevac, cargo, and regional charter roles. Engine overhauls represent the largest variable in operating cost—budgeting appropriately for TBO compliance is essential. The 1980 model year B100 represents a mature variant in the production run with the full suite of Beechcraft's standard avionics integration of the era. Most airframes have received avionics upgrades over their operational lives and may carry a mix of legacy and modern glass instrumentation. For operators seeking pressurized twin-turboprop capability at an accessible price point—particularly for Part 135 or owner-flown corporate use—the B100 offers a well-proven platform backed by strong type support from the King Air community and established maintenance infrastructure.