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1979 FAIRCHILD METRO IIIB
Starts from the median asking price of 541 comparable Multi-Engine Piston listings ($289,750), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +2,977 hr vs comps -6.0%
- Engine time +1,512 hr vs comps -20.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (70% of comps have one) -9.7%
- No Autopilot (73% of comps have one) -2.2%
- ADS-B (66% of comps) +0.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | FAIRCHILD METRO IIIB |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 8,291 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,334 SOH |
| Prop blades | 4 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
One of the Best-Priced Merlins on the Market—with Exceptional Engine Time Remaining. Willing to trade for a Pressurized Baron - Malibu - Cessna 340 • 4,666 HOURS REMAINING ON 7,000 HOUR TBO ON ENGINE 1 • 4,696 HOURS REMAINING ON 7,000 HOUR TBO On ENGINE 2
Avionics
Freon air conditioning • Garmin GTN430/530 • Garmin MX200 MFD • Garmin GTX transponders with ADS-B • 7,000 hour TBO engines
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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General
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FAIRCHILD |
| Model | METRO IIIB |
| Serial Number | T-323 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N329HS |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 8,291.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 6,794 |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 2,334 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 7000 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 6,734 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 2,304 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 7000 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 6,591 |
Props
| Prop 1 Time | 2017.5 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Prop 2 Time | 3843.6 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 4 |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Freon air conditioning • Garmin GTN430/530 • Garmin MX200 MFD • Garmin GTX transponders with ADS-B • 7,000 hour TBO engines |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | • Propeller Overhaul (both): 2,835 hours / 48 months remaining on 3,000 hr / 5 year TBO • Engine Overhaul (Engine 1): 4,666 hours remaining on 7,000 hour TBO • Engine Overhaul (Engine 2): 4,696 hours remaining on 7,000 hour TBO • Engine Hot Section Inspection (Engine 1): 1,922 hours remaining on 3,500 hr HSI • Engine Hot Section Inspection (Engine 2): 1,196 hours remaining on 3,500 hr HS |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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Last flight
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