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1993 FAIRCHILD METRO 23
Starts from the median asking price of 99 comparable Turboprop listings ($1,395,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +25,119 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Engine time +2,122 hr vs comps (twin turbine) -20.0%
- Garmin GTN 650 (33% of comps) +4.7%
- No Autopilot (58% of comps have one) -1.0%
- ADS-B (60% 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 METRO 23 |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 31,139 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,979.6 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES, King TDR-94D |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR-2000 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | EGPWS, MARK VI |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS II |
| Avionics / DME | DME 42 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
In service aircraft in Part 121 operation All specifications subject to verification. No warranty is expressed or implied. Aircraft subject to prior sale or withdrawal from sale without prior notice. Australian 10% GST, government imposts or taxes may be applicable on sale.
Modifications
19 high back passenger seats (dark blue leather) Life jacket pockets Moveable structural bulkhead
Avionics
GPS/NAV/COM #1 and #2 Garmin GTN650 ADF No 1 COLLINS 60A Transponder #1 Collins TDR 94D and #2 Garmin ADS-B GTX330ES RMI No 1 COLLINS RMI 30 RMI No 2 COLLINS RMI 30 #1 and #2 HSI Collins PN101 system DME COLLINS DME 42 HF CODAN 2000 AUDIO CONTROL SYS #1 and #2 BAKER B1035-CHKF-JLJ2 WEATHER RADAR RDR-2000 Avidyne EX500 MFD ENCODING ALTIMETER IDC 28702-502/552 with Altitude preselect COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER FAIRCHILD CVR FLIGHT DATA RECORDER FAIRCHILD FDR L3 EGPWS HONEYWELL MARK VI Bendix King KRA405B RAD ALT Airtex 406 MHZ EL Collins TCAS II
Recommended avionics upgrades
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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How this aircraft compares
Where this FAIRCHILD METRO 23 lands versus other FAIRCHILD METRO 23 listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
60th pct31,139 hours total (TTAF) · 60th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
20th pct2,979 hours since overhaul · 20th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
40th pct5,846 hours since overhaul · 40th percentile of 5 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FAIRCHILD |
| Model | METRO 23 |
| Serial Number | DC-839B |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | VH-VET |
Airframe
| Total Time | 31,139.2 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | HONEYWELL |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 2,979.6 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 7000 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | HONEYWELL |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 5,846.7 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 7000 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 4493 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Time | 16.5 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | GPS/NAV/COM #1 and #2 Garmin GTN650 ADF No 1 COLLINS 60A Transponder #1 Collins TDR 94D and #2 Garmin ADS-B GTX330ES RMI No 1 COLLINS RMI 30 RMI No 2 COLLINS RMI 30 #1 and #2 HSI Collins PN101 system DME COLLINS DME 42 HF CODAN 2000 AUDIO CONTROL SYS #1 and #2 BAKER B1035-CHKF-JLJ2 WEATHER RADAR RDR-2000 Avidyne EX500 MFD ENCODING ALTIMETER IDC 28702-502/552 with Altitude preselect COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER FAIRCHILD CVR FLIGHT DATA RECORDER FAIRCHILD FDR L3 EGPWS HONEYWELL MARK VI Bendix King KRA405B RAD ALT Airtex 406 MHZ EL Collins TCAS II |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | 19 high back passenger seats (dark blue leather) Life jacket pockets Moveable structural bulkhead |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 19 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
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Last flight
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