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1981 FAIRCHILD METRO II
Starts from the median asking price of 480 comparable Multi-Engine Piston listings ($299,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time +24,866 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Engine time +26,261 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (70% of comps) +4.1%
- Autopilot (71% of comps) +0.9%
- ADS-B (65% of comps) +0.9%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 8 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Fairchild METRO II |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 30,246 hrs |
| Engine time | 32,028.2 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | GPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
| Avionics / DME | DME-40 |
Description
Garmin GNS 430W, Garrett TPE331 power, ENGINES: Maintained under a 7000 CAM Inspection Program.
Avionics
VHF Com Garmin GNS 430 / Dual Collins VHF20 w/Gable controls VHF Nav Dual Collins VIR-30 w/Gable controls Transponder Garmin G7X345 ADSB IN & OUT DME Collins DME-40 HF N/A Encoding Altimeter Garmin GAE 12 Blind Encoder Audio Control System Dual Baker M1035 Compass System Dual Collins HSI331A-3G GPWS N/A GPS Garmin GNS 430W TCAS N/A Flight Data Recorder N/A Cockpit Voice Recorder N/A Marker Beacon Dual Collins Radio Altimeter N/A ELT Ack E-04 Autopilot N/A PA Amplifier Yes Weather Radar Bendix RHR230HP
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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 | METRO II |
| Serial Number | TC-411 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N158WA |
Airframe
| Total Time | 30,246.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 29,039 |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 13,230 lb |
| Max Landing Weight | 13,000 lb |
| Max Zero Fuel Weight | 12,500 lb |
| Basic Operating Weight | 8,367 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 648 gal |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 32,028.2 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 7000 |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 1,802.9 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 22,114 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 7000 |
| Hot Section Time 2 | 977 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-B3TN-5 |
| Prop 1 Time | 1231.3 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-B3TN-5 |
| Prop 2 Time | 956 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | VHF Com Garmin GNS 430 / Dual Collins VHF20 w/Gable controls VHF Nav Dual Collins VIR-30 w/Gable controls Transponder Garmin G7X345 ADSB IN & OUT DME Collins DME-40 HF N/A Encoding Altimeter Garmin GAE 12 Blind Encoder Audio Control System Dual Baker M1035 Compass System Dual Collins HSI331A-3G GPWS N/A GPS Garmin GNS 430W TCAS N/A Flight Data Recorder N/A Cockpit Voice Recorder N/A Marker Beacon Dual Collins Radio Altimeter N/A ELT Ack E-04 Autopilot N/A PA Amplifier Yes Weather Radar Bendix RHR230HP |
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Last flight
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