N405SA - 1980 FAIRCHILD MERLIN IIIB

1980

FAIRCHILD

MERLIN IIIB

329

Used

N405SA

Fortunately, when it comes to aircraft, the total time is not always reflective of condition. More often than not, the lowest time aircraft are the most troublesome, while the ones that are operated and maintained on a regular bases, while having higher time, are the most trouble free. This aircraft has a higher total time than many, but at the same time, it has less than half of the time of some of the Merlin’s still operating successfully today with 30 to 32,000 hours. In addition, most Aircraft of this vintage, regardless of make or model, have had numerous, even dozens of owners and have been maintained by many different shops to various levels. The history of this particular aircraft is almost unheard of. It has been owned by one owner most of its life. It was owned by the CEO of a major Steel Company and it was his baby. It has been maintained for decades by one of the most well-known and knowledgeable Merlin shops in the country with nothing spared. Nothing is ever deferred till the next inspection. If it was noted, it was fixed or replaced with new. This Aircraft has simply been maintained to the highest standards, has never been based in a high corrosion area and has absolutely excellent logs and records with no damage history whatsoever. Some of the cleanest and most organized logs since new I have ever seen. The aircraft has also been flown by experienced and well-trained pilots. Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions whatsoever. Also have OFF MARKET IIIC.

16115.2

16,115.2 Hours Since New (Hobbs: 3,579.4)

HONEYWELL

TPE331-10U-512G

3747.5

SOH

5000

1086.4

Time remaining till next Overhaul: 1,252 Hrs. Time remaining till next Hot Section: 1,413 Hrs. 5,000 TBO / 2,500 Hot Section Intervals Cycle and Component times on all retables and Life Limiting components are excellent

HONEYWELL

TPE331-10U-512G

3818

SOH

5000

1086.4

Time remaining till next Overhaul:1,182 Hrs. Time remaining till next Hot Section: 1,413 Hrs. 5,000 TBO / 2,500 Hot Section Intervals Cycle and Component times on all retables and Life Limiting components are excellent

HARTZELL

1041.3

SOH

HARTZELL

1041

SOH

4

4 BLADED HARTZEL 3,000 Hr. Overhaul Intervals

Autopilot: Collins FCS-80 Flight Director: Collins ADI-84A Long Range Nav / GPS: Dual Garmin 530’s w/ WAAS & 8.33 spacing Communication Radios: Dual Garmin 530W’s Navigation Radios: Dual Garmin 530W’s HSI’s: Sandel SN3308 EFIS / Collins PN 101 Terrain Awareness (TAWS) - Dual within Garmin 530W’s Radar Altimeter: King KRA-405 Transponder #1: Garmin GTX 330 Transponder #2: Garmin GTX 327 ADS B out: Meets 2020 FAA requirement for ADS B out. ADS B in: Stratus unit provides ADS B in for weather and I pad use. Weather Radar: RDR 2000 Vertical Profile DME: Dual King KDM-706 w/ KDI-574 Indicators ADF: KR-87

Pitch Trim Actuator Altitude Alerter Garmin 106A Course Deviation Indicator Dual Baker M-1035 Audio Panels ADS B Out Garmin GDL-69 XM weather receiver King KA 35 Marker Beacons Davton 8118 clock Artex 406 MHz ELT WAAS Certification Dual USB charging ports Hand Held Fire Extinguishers both cabin and cockpit

2004

The Exterior was completed in 2004 in overall Matterhorn white, with Hunter Green and Gold accent stripes. The exterior is in very good condition.

The Interior was recently customized and refurbished in tan leather with deep brown and tan fleck carpet and coordinating sidewalls. The couch was removed and replaced with two new, much more confortable Captains chairs. There are 6 Captain’s chairs with tables at each chair. (four in club configuration w/ dual executive tables), and additional side facing seat. In single pilot operation, the co-pilot’s seat can be used for a 8th passenger. The aircraft has a forward refreshment center with Hot Coffee unit and several snack drawers with additional cabinets in the back with storage drawers, all finished in high gloss burl wood with Gold accents. The aft restroom has a complete closing door for privacy, flushing potty and a sink with running water. Aft of the restroom, is a large baggage compartment with plenty of storage room for bags and golf clubs.

A THROUGH D INSP COMPLETED OCTOBER 2024 BY ONE OF THE WELL KNOWN AND REPUTABLE MERLIN SHOPS IN TEXAS WHERE THE AIRCRAFT WAS BUILT. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE OLD AIRCRAFT WHEREAS LITLE THINGS DON’T WORK. EVERY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN THIS AIRCRAFT WORKS EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD. NO OPERATIONAL SQUAWKS AT ALL