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    1979 FAIRCHILD MERLIN IIIB N-NUMBER N50MT1979 FAIRCHILD MERLIN IIIB N-NUMBER N50MT
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    N50MT - 1979 FAIRCHILD MERLIN IIIB

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    Aircraft Summary

    General
    Year
    1979
    Manufacturer
    FAIRCHILD
    Model
    MERLIN IIIB
    Serial Number
    T(B)308
    Condition
    Used
    Registration #
    N50MT
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    KEQY
    Description
    PRICE REDUCED $50k - Owner Motivated

Beautiful Merlin 3B new to market. Owned and operated by Boeing Test Pilot. Previously flown as Part 135 operation in San Antonio. Prior to that owned and operated by Swearingen factory in SAT as a demo aircraft and STC test bed - great pedigree. Recent glass cockpit upgrade resulted in all new wiring harness through the firewall and all new wiring aft of the panel. Two seating configuration included. New MT props. Recent Hot section AND Gear box OH. Airworthy and ready to go!
    Airframe
    Total Time
    11571
    Total Landings
    11307
    Range
    2,400 NM
    Max Ramp Weight
    12,600 lb
    Max Takeoff Weight
    12,000 lb
    Max Landing Weight
    12,500 lb
    Max Zero Fuel Weight
    10,500 lb
    Fuel Capacity Mass
    4,200 lb
    Fuel Capacity Volume
    650 gal
    Complete Logs
    Yes
    Landing Gear Overhaul
    Yes
    Engine 1
    Engine 1 Serial Number
    P-35035C
    Engine 1 Time
    4945
    Engine 1 Time Since
    SCMOH
    Engine 1 TBO
    7000
    Engine 1 Time Since HSI/MPI/Mid-Life
    260.7
    Engine 1 Notes
    Recent Gearbox OH and Hot Section done at the same time 260 hours ago. The 512Gs indicate the negative 6 degree reverse capability over the standard -2 degrees. This allows for reverse - back up taxi operation is desired.
    Engine 2
    Engine 2 Serial Number
    P-35170C
    Engine 2 Time
    4770.68
    Engine 2 Time Since
    SCMOH
    Engine 2 TBO
    7000
    Engine 2 Time Since HSI/MPI/Mid-Life
    260.7
    Engine 2 Notes
    Recent Gear Box and Hot Section completed 260 hours ago. The 512G allows for -6 degree prop reverse for back up or reverse taxi operation if desired.
    Props
    Prop 1 Time
    200
    Prop 1 Time Since
    SNEW
    Prop 2 Time
    200
    Prop 2 Time Since
    SNEW
    Number of Blades
    5
    Prop Notes
    Aircraft sold with both Aluminum polished spinners and the Black carbon fiber spinners. MT props are significantly quieter and easier on TPE engine start procedure.
    Avionics
    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    WAAS
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    Look carefully at pictures Garmin suite on left side, flush mount IPAD on right side. Current owner optimized configured panel, comms, standby instruments and annunciation panel for single pilot operation. Additional Garmin equipment easily added to right side if desired. The upgrade to Garmin glass resulted in a complete rewriting of everything aft of the new panel and in the avionics bay of the nose.12+ month effort.
    Additional Equipment
    Pressurized
    Yes
    Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)
    Yes
    Additional Equipment
    Additional spares are many - main wheel rim and tire assembly, nose wheel rim and tire, gear actuator, instruments, auto pilot LRU boxes, air cycle machine, etc.
    Exterior
    Exterior Notes
    Blue and White
    Interior
    Number of Seats
    9
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Galley Configuration
    Forward
    Lavatory Configuration
    Aft
    Interior Notes
    Current owner purchased aircraft with 4 club seats FWD. Current seating  configuration is with 4 place Divan on right side (see pics). Aircraft sale includes the original club seating and table right side if that seating configuration is desired.
    Modifications/Conversions
    Modifications/Conversions
    Aircraft was purchased back by Swearingen and has a few desirable modifications - symmetric throttle handle configuration with NWS button on both side, main exit door retract system.
    Inspection Status
    Inspection Status
    A-D checks completed August 2024.


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