N154L - 1978 FAIRCHILD MERLIN IIIA


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1978
    Manufacturer
    FAIRCHILD
    Model
    MERLIN IIIA
    Serial Number
    T-284
    Condition
    Used
    Registration #
    N154L
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Description
    New Avionics package works well.Inspections are not current due to engine problem and current owners unwilling to put more time and money into right engine repair. The right engine was repaired twice at National Flight Toledo ( FEB.2011,Nov.2013)within the last 100 flight hours.Power of right engine remains low after second repair. National Flight has verbally stated that right engine repair is under warranty until Nov.2015, and that warranty is transferable to a third party. The aircraft engines turn freely and remain within temperature limits during start and taxi. The left engine makes slightly better then rated takeoff power when evaluated using TAKEOFF POWER CHECK CHART Figure 4-4 of the AFM. The right engine makes about 7% less than rated takeoff power when evaluated using the TAKEOFF POWER CHECK CHART. When in cruise flight with the indicated fuel flow matched, a 50c temperature split between engines is present. The right engine has the higher indicated temperature. The aircraft is located inside the main hangar at M08 airport in Bolivar, TN. A power cart is available for engine start and avionics testing. Price $350k/best offer/no reserve. The current owner's desire is to sell aircraft on or before December 31, 2014. The asking price will be reduced each week until a buyer is found. The transaction will be cleared through a mutually agreeable aircraft title service. Title service fees will be split equally between buyer and seller. The aircraft is for sale as is, where is without seller's warranty. The seller assumes no responsibility for the actions of third parties before or after the sale. The aircraft engines and propellers have complete logbooks from new, electronic copies will be made available upon request. To make an appointment contact Patrick Harris at 607-744-6359. To obtain copies of the logbooks contact Lloyd Suter at 607-759-7749.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    6567.0
    Airframe Notes
    Cycles 5141 landings 9104

    Engine Program

    Engine Program Notes
    TSMOL 3672 TSMOR 3672

    Engine 1

    Engine 1 Time
    3672
    Engine 1 Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine 1 Time Since HSI/MPI/Mid-Life
    383

    Engine 2

    Engine 2 Time
    3672
    Engine 2 Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine 2 Time Since HSI/MPI/Mid-Life
    582

    Props

    Prop Notes
    TSMO L&R Prop 153

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    PFD Garmin G600, MFD 1 Garmin G600 MFD 2 Avidyne EX600 HSI SN3500 coupled to NAV 1,2and ADF, COM 1 GTN650 COM 2 KY-196 NAV 1 GTN650, NAV 2 400W, Autopilot M4D coupled G600, Flight Dir. GTN330 extended squitter, KT 76A, EGPWS KGP-560 ADF KR-87 WX RDR131A,WSI MLB700-EX600, BFG Stormscope 1000, GMA35

    Exterior

    Year Painted
    1978
    Exterior Notes
    7/10

    Interior

    Year Interior
    1978
    Number of Seats
    11
    Interior Notes
    7/10

    Modifications/Conversions

    Modifications/Conversions
    Lead Acid Battery STC

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Letter Check A-D Comp-May28-2013 @ 6537


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