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1980 FAIRCHILD MERLIN III
Starts from the median asking price of 145 comparable Turboprop listings ($990,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -903 hr vs comps +1.8%
- Engine time +4,893 hr vs comps (twin turbine) -20.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (59% of comps have one) -2.7%
- No Autopilot (63% of comps have one) -1.1%
- ADS-B (59% of comps) +1.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | FAIRCHILD MERLIN III |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 7,500 hrs |
| Engine time | 7,500.4 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 4 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Collins TDR-90 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS530 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | 18/09/2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
1980 FAIRCHILD SA226-T(B) Merlin IIIB, S/N TB-366, registration XB-NMS. 7,500.4 hours total time and 4,563 cycles since new. Complete logs. Powered by two Garrett TPE331-10U-513G engines. Hartzell HC-B4TN-5HL four-blade propellers with 402.8 hours TSO each. Garmin GNS 530, Garmin GTX 345, Collins TDR90 and ADS-B. Full Executive 10-seat passenger interior with galley and aft lavatory. Modified passenger door, autopilot, dual heated windshields and new lead-acid batteries. Current Annual A and B Letters completed September 18, 2026. Aircraft is airworthy.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FAIRCHILD |
| Model | MERLIN III |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | XALAPA, VERACRUZ, MÉXICO |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,500.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 4,563 |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | GARRETT TPE331-10U-513G |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 7,500.4 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 5400 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 4,563 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | GARRETT TPE331-10U-513G |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 7,500.4 SNEW |
| Engine 2 TBO | 5400 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 4,563 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-B4TN-5HL |
| Prop 1 Time | 402.8 |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-B4TN-5HL |
| Prop 2 Time | 402.8 |
| Number of Blades | 4 |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530 |
|---|---|
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX345 |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | ROCKWELL COLLINS TDR90 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
| Galley | Yes |
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Lavatory Configuration | Aft |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | 18/09/2026 current annual A and B Letters completed by Centro de Servicios Aeronauticos del Noreste, S.A. de C.V. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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