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1981 FAIRCHILD MERLIN 300
Starts from the median asking price of 150 comparable Turboprop listings ($995,500), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -2,439 hr vs comps +4.9%
- Engine time -2,145 hr vs comps (twin turbine) +20.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (59% of comps have one) -2.7%
- Autopilot (62% of comps) +0.7%
- No ADS-B (57% of comps have one) -1.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | FAIRCHILD MERLIN 300 |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 6,039 hrs |
| Engine time | 462 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 4 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX 335R |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
| Avionics / DME | DME 40 |
Description
CAN BE DELIVERED WITH U.S REGISTRATION Fresh Engine Overhauls
Avionics
COLLINS FLIGHT GUIDANCE COMPUTER FGC-80B - FGC COLLINS AUTOPILOT APC 80 - AUTOPILOT DUAL COLLINS VHF 20A - COMMS DUAL COLLINS VIR 30A - NAVS COLLINS ADF 60A - ADF COLLINS DME 40 - DME GARMIN GTX 345R - TRANSPONDER GARMIN GTX 335-R -TRANSPONDER BENDIX KING ART 2000 ANTENA - RADAR BENDIX KING KMH 820 - TCAS GARMIN GPS 400W - GPS BENDIX KING KMD-540 - MFD INTERCONTINENTAL DYNAMICS CORP - ALTIMETER AEROSONIC CORP - ALTIMETER AIRPATH CB-2100-T6-D - COMPASS DUAL COLLINS 332E-4 - DIRECTIONAL GYRO COLLINS 590A-3K1 - CONTROL AIR DATA ADDITIONAL EQIPMENT COLLINS 562C-8F - YAW DAMPER ARTEX 1000 - ELT
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 ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FAIRCHILD |
| Model | MERLIN 300 |
| Serial Number | 447 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | YV1923 |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,039 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 6,357 |
| Winglets | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | GARRETT TPE331-10U-513G |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 462 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 5400 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | GARRETT TPE331-10U-513G |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 462 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 5400 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | DOWTY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | R324/4-82-F/9 |
| Prop 1 Time | 284 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | DOWTY |
| Prop 2 Model | R324/4-82-F/9 |
| Prop 2 Time | 284 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 4 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | COLLINS FLIGHT GUIDANCE COMPUTER FGC-80B - FGC COLLINS AUTOPILOT APC 80 - AUTOPILOT DUAL COLLINS VHF 20A - COMMS DUAL COLLINS VIR 30A - NAVS COLLINS ADF 60A - ADF COLLINS DME 40 - DME GARMIN GTX 345R - TRANSPONDER GARMIN GTX 335-R -TRANSPONDER BENDIX KING ART 2000 ANTENA - RADAR BENDIX KING KMH 820 - TCAS GARMIN GPS 400W - GPS BENDIX KING KMD-540 - MFD INTERCONTINENTAL DYNAMICS CORP - ALTIMETER AEROSONIC CORP - ALTIMETER AIRPATH CB-2100-T6-D - COMPASS DUAL COLLINS 332E-4 - DIRECTIONAL GYRO COLLINS 590A-3K1 - CONTROL AIR DATA ADDITIONAL EQIPMENT COLLINS 562C-8F - YAW DAMPER ARTEX 1000 - ELT |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Range from base
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Last flight
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