N579TX - 1970 SWEARINGEN MERLIN IIB

1970

SWEARINGEN

MERLIN IIB

T26-173

Used

N579TX

IFR

Vital Statistics: Airframe: 7165.4 TT Engines: 1838 / 1300 SMOH & 45 / 1300 SHSI Garrett TPE331-6-252 Propellers: 361 / 361 SMOH Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 10,000 pounds Basic Empty Weight: 7,077 pounds Useful Load: 2,923 pounds Usable Fuel Capacity: 390 gallons Flight Planning: Normal Cruise: FL200 – 245KTS TAS / 75GPH High Speed Cruise: FL170 – 250KTS TAS / 85GPH Economy Cruise: FL250 – 230KTS TAS / 60GPH If you’re looking for a plane that will outperform a legacy King Air in virtually every category (speed, range, fuel burn, bigger cabin, and lower operating cost) then you’ve found your plane! Whether you are looking for your own private owner-flown airliner, or would rather ride in the lap of luxury, while enjoying the WiFi controlled satellite radio and DVD entertainment system, N579TX is ready to defy your expectations of an entry level turboprop. Bison Aviation, LLC is pleased to present N579TX, a truly exceptional Swearingen Merlin IIB. Without a doubt, N579TX is the nicest example of a Merlin IIB flying in the United States today, a statement we can confidently make thanks to our deep familiarity with the Merlin IIB fleet. Purchased three years ago and operated in regular weekly service since, this airframe has gone through a total refurbishment and has seen the best maintenance that money can buy. This is a true “no expenses spared” airplane, flown regularly by a professional pilot on several trips each week for VERY demanding owners. N579TX is by no means a “hangar queen,” quite the opposite, she is the true “queen of the fleet”! After acquiring N579TX for the current owners in late 2013, Bison Aviation, LLC initiated a complete tip to tail refurbishment and overhaul program. The airframe was inspected with a fine-tooth comb and the engines were enrolled on full JSSI Premium coverage. The avionics were updated to modern standards and the paint and interior were completely refurbished in a striking executive theme. N579TX has remained on Bison Aviation, LLC’s executive aircraft management program ensuring that the plane would always be ready to provide safe reliable service on a moment’s notice. Now the time has come for the owners to step up to a new plane, and this is your chance to own this beautiful and capable aircraft. Flying the Merlin IIB: The Swearingen Merlin IIB represents one of the best kept secret in business aviation. While the Merlin IIB and better known Merlin III series share the same spacious fuselage, that is where the similarities end, the wing, tail, landing gear, and nose of the Merlin IIB are completely different. In fact, the wings and tail are from the venerable Beechcraft Queen Air and the landing gear is from the much beloved Twin Bonanza. By comparison, the Merlin IIB is docile and a pleasure to fly, not unlike the King Air (which is really no surprise, given their airfoil similarity). To ease the new owner’s transition into N579TX, the owners have agreed to pay for the purchaser’s initial insurance-approved training course, which will be conducted in N579TX at the purchaser’s home airport. In addition to N579TX, the purchaser will have the option of also acquiring N158CA at no additional cost. N158CA is a 1968 Merlin IIB which has been utilized as a “parts-donor” airframe for N579TX. There are no engines or props, but a significant amount of airframe parts remain intact. N158CA is included in the sale of N579TX, but the purchaser is not obligated to take this parts airframe if that is their preference. Bison Aviation, LLC encourages all prospective purchasers to inquire about our corporate aircraft management programs. We have very extensive experience with Merlin IIB series aircraft and are confident that our services would be a strong asset for anyone considering N579TX. Through our network of vendors, we are able to secure discounts on goods and services which more than offset the cost of our service over the course of a year.

With only 7165 hours on the airframe, N579TX has significantly less than the fleet average of 10,340 hours and thousands of hours of useful life remaining. The airframe has been extensively maintained over the course of the last few years and anytime a squawk has come up, it was quickly, and professional remedied. Virtually all of the airframe maintenance has been carried out at East Texas Turbines, known as the foremost experts on the Merlin IIB series aircraft. The air conditioning system has been upgraded to the latest Zee Systems offering and was fully overhauled in 2015. It is one of the coldest aircraft AC systems we have ever seen! Perfect for our hot Texas summers.

The engines installed on N579TX are true Garrett / Honeywell TPE331-6-252 engines, not the -1 to -6 conversions that are sometimes found on these planes. The right engine just underwent a scheduled hot section inspection at National Flight Services less than 50 hours ago, the left engine has approximately 500 hours remaining until its first hot section inspection is due. In addition, these engines are fully enrolled and up to date on JSSI’s Premium engine maintenance program. This program provides essentially 100% coverage for all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the right engine and prorated coverage on the left engine (with JSSI’s share being roughly 85%). The prorated coverage will convert to 100% coverage after the left engine has gone through its hot section inspection. JSSI coverage can be transferred to the new owners, or dropped, if they do not wish to continue coverage.

1838

SMOH

45

1300

SMOH

1300

• Garmin GTN-750 WAAS GPS Navigator • Garmin GTX-330ES Mode S Transponder • Garmin GTX-327 Mode C Transponder • Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel • Garmin 796 Installed on Pilot’s Yoke (hardwired to 750) • Dual Collins PN-101 HSI Systems (5” on Pilot’s side) • Collins 5” Single Cue Flight Director System • Collins Radar Altimeter • Bendix M-4C Autopilot & Yaw Damper System - Fully OH August 2016 • King KX-155 Nav/Com w/ Glideslope • Full Copilot Panel • King KWX-56 Color Weather Radar • Shadin DigiData (Digital Air Data & Fuel Totalizer) • Shadin AMS-2000 (Digital Altitude Alerter)

• True Dash 6 Engines (not conversions) • Fully Deiced / FIKI Certified (Electric Windshields & Boots) • Rosen Sun Visors • Flushing Potty & Relief Tube • Forward Right-Hand Insulated Beverage Station • Hardwood Cabinetry in Foyer • Dual Writing Desks • Thermal Tinted Window Inserts • Merlin III style retractable sunshades • Electric Tiller Nose Steering • New Tires – Early 2016 • New Lead-Acid Batteries – November 2016 (not a typo) • Pilot’s initial training, at pilot’s home airport included in price

2014

N579TX is without a doubt one of the most stunning and beautiful Merlin IIB aircraft in service today (or perhaps ever). The custom paint scheme was expertly laid out by SchemeDesigners featuring a stunning white upper with black metallic belly, and gold and silver metallic accent stripes. The paint been diligently touched up each year since it was applied in 2014.

2014

9

The interior is truly breathtaking, and is in fact, a Merlin III interior, making N579TX one of only two Merlin IIB aircraft, ever to boast the upgraded Merlin III style interior. The spacious, forward four place club is complemented by a fifth captain’s chair and two place sofa. The foyer includes ample baggage space, hardwood cabinetry and the flushing potty unit. A layout far more comfortable and roomy than any 90 series King Air. • All New in 2014 • Luxurious genuine cream leather, burlwood cabinets and woodwork, single piece headliner, tan carpets, and sheepskin pilot & copilot seats. • Five point harnesses for Pilot & Copilot. • Spaciously configured for 7 Passengers + 2 Crew Positions (Fully Single Pilot Capable). • Full Forward and Aft Cabin Divider Pocket Doors • WiFi Controlled Cabin Stereo with SiriusXM Satellite Radio • Cabin video system with four LCD monitors, cockpit mounted forward vision camera, DVD player, and iPad/iPhone interfaces.

• True Dash 6 Engines (not conversions) • Fully Deiced / FIKI Certified (Electric Windshields & Boots) • Rosen Sun Visors • Flushing Potty & Relief Tube • Forward Right-Hand Insulated Beverage Station • Hardwood Cabinetry in Foyer • Dual Writing Desks • Thermal Tinted Window Inserts • Merlin III style retractable sunshades • Electric Tiller Nose Steering • New Tires – Early 2016 • New Lead-Acid Batteries – November 2016 (not a typo) • Pilot’s initial training, at pilot’s home airport included in price

• All ADs in compliance • Fresh A,B,C,D Inspections Just Completed at East Texas Turbines (Merlin Specialist) • IFR certification due 5/2017 • No Known Damage history • Complete Logs NOTE: Owner wants the aircraft sold, so don’t be shy about making an offer! Also, don’t miss out on our beautiful 1980 Cessna 421C or our 1971 Bonanza V35B-TN. Interested in all three? We might just make you the deal of the century!