MUNDIAEREO proudly presents:

A light twin-engine aircraft manufactured by Fairchild Aircraft. This eight-seat, low-wing monoplane was designed for personal and business aviation purposes. Powered by two Garrett TPE331 turboprop engines, the Merlin IIIA offers impressive performance capabilities. It could cruise at speeds of up to 300 knots (555 km/h) and had a range of over 1,000 nautical miles (1,850 km), making it suitable for longer-range flights. The aircraft features a spacious and comfortable cabin with club-style seating arrangements. Its design emphasizes ease of handling, with advanced avionics and instrumentation that made it popular among private pilots and small aviation companies. The Fairchild Merlin IIIA left a lasting impact on the general aviation market, known for its combination of speed, range, and comfort.

1978 FAIRCHILD MERLIN IIIA

Serial Number T-286

Registration N505GM

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General

  • Year: 1978

  • Manufacturer: Fairchild

  • Model: Merlin IIIA

  • Serial Number: T-286

  • Registration #: N505GM

  • Condition: Used

  • Flight Rules: IFR

  • Based at: Ohio

Description

1978 Merlin IIIA S/N T-286 N505GM, 7075 TT, -10 Engines on Programs, 759 SMOH, 356 SPOH, Garmin 750/650 Avionics Upgrade, ADS-B Out, 8-9 Pax, Fly Single Pilot with 2000 NM Range

Airframe

  • Total Time: 7,075 hours

  • Total Landings: 4,352

  • Range: 2,000 NM

Engine Program

  • Engine Maintenance Program: MSP

  • Engine Maintenance Hourly Rate: $87/hour

  • Program Notes:
    Enrolled and fully paid-up on Propulsion International’s GMP (an MSP program backed by Honeywell) which covers 100% of all future scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, including future ADs, Mandatory SBs, hot section inspections and overhauls

Engine 1

  • Make/Model: Garrett TPE331-10UA

  • Serial Number: P-54911RC

  • Time Since Overhaul (SMOH): 759 hours

  • TBO: 5,000 hours

  • Notes: True -10 Engines (Not Converted)

Engine 2

  • Make/Model: Garrett TPE331-10UA

  • Serial Number: P-54282C

  • Time Since Overhaul (SMOH): 759 hours

  • Notes: True -10 Engines (Not Converted)

Props

  • Prop 1 Manufacturer: Hartzell

  • Prop 1 Time Since Overhaul (SPOH): 356 hours

  • Prop 2 Manufacturer: Hartzell

  • Prop 2 Time Since Overhaul (SPOH): 356 hours

  • Number of Blades: 3

  • Prop Notes:

    • Left: Serial Number BAU7708

    • Right: Serial Number BAU6596

Avionics

  • Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model: Garmin

  • ADS-B Equipped: Yes

  • WAAS: Yes

Avionics/Radios:

  • ADS-B Out

  • Comms: Garmin GTN-650, Garmin GTN-750, PS Engineering Intercom (cockpit)

  • GPS: Garmin GTN-650, Garmin GTN-750, SATCOM

  • Navs: Garmin GTN-650, Garmin GTN-750

  • Transponder: Dual Garmin GTX-345

  • ELT: Emergency Locator Transmitter

  • Radar: Primus 300SL

  • GPS Navigator: Garmin GPS-400W WAAS

  • TAWS-B

  • Autopilot: M-4D Autopilot with Flight Director and Yaw Damper

Additional Equipment

  • Pressurized: Yes

  • Inadvertent Ice Protection: Yes

  • Variable Authority Hydraulic Nose Wheel Steering

  • Lead-Acid Batteries

Exterior

  • Year Painted: 2012

  • Paint Scheme: White Upper with Beige Lower, Dark Metallic Green & Maroon Stripes

Interior

  • Year Interior: 2008

  • Number of Seats: 8

  • Configuration: Passenger

  • Lavatory: Yes

  • Lavatory Configuration: Aft

Interior Notes:

  • Executive configuration in light tan leathers

  • Four individual seats

  • A three-place sofa

  • Hardwood cabinetry

  • Flushing potty (belted)

  • Vanity sink with privacy divider

  • Tinted window inserts

Inspection Status

  • Inspection Status:
    Enrolled and fully paid-up on Propulsion International’s GMP which covers 100% of all future scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, including future ADs, Mandatory SBs, hot section inspections and overhauls.

  • In 5/00, a bird strike on left wing was repaired by the factory

  • 1989–1993 airframe log missing (all other logs present)

  • A, B, C & D checks complied: April 27, 2023

  • Airworthy: Yes