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1995 FAIRCHILD METRO 23
Starts from the median asking price of 104 comparable Turboprop listings ($1,512,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +10,917 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Engine time +10,088 hr vs comps (twin turbine) -20.0%
- Garmin GTN 650 (35% of comps) +4.6%
- No Autopilot (52% of comps have one) -0.9%
- ADS-B (59% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 12 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 23 |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 16,764 hrs |
| Engine time | 14,235.2 SOH |
| Prop blades | 5 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTS 800 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GTN650Xi |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS-A |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS I |
| Avionics / ADF | KR87 |
| Avionics / DME | KN 63 |
| Avionics / Radar altimeter | KRA 405 |
Description
• 0 Time 5-Blade MT Propellers! • Delivered with Fresh Certificate of Airworthiness • New Garmin Radio Package, including: Dual Garmin GTN650Xi Navcoms, Dual Garmin ADS-B Transponders, Garmin GTS 800 Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I), Garmin Terrain Awareness/Warning System (TAWS-A) Enablement • 19 High Black Cabin Seats with Leather Covers • Moveable Structural Bulkhead • Life Vest Pockets • Fairchild Freight System (5 Cabin Barrier Nets, Escape Pole & R/H Fwd Escape Hatch)
Modifications
Phase Inspection Date Last Performed Hours Remaining Phase 1 11/23/2022 686.4 Phase 2 02/06/2023 712.1 Phase 3 02/06/2023 712.1 Phase 4 05/25/2023 799.9 Phase 5 08/01/2023 853.5 Phase 6 10/09/2022 528.8 • LSTC Center Isle Cargo Roller System Available • 115 Cubic Foot Oxygen Bottle • Engine Reserve Power • Pitot Heat Warning System • Cabin Window Defog System • Aircraft Lavatory Available • Dual Lead Acid Batteries • Tanis engine pre-heaters
Avionics
• Dual Garmin GTN650Xi FMS/NAV/COMM • Dual Garmin GTX-345R Transponders w/ ADS-B In & Out • Garmin GTS 800 with TCAS I Enablement Card • Garmin GTN TAWS-A Enablement • Dual Bendix King KR 21 Marker Beacon • Bendix King KN 63 DME • Bendix King KR87 ADF • Dual Bendix King K1525A-08 HSI • Dual Bendix King K1229 Slaved RMI • Bendix King KEA 346 Servoed Encoding Altimeter • Bendix King Radar Altimeter KRA 405 • Bendix ART 2000 Four Color Radar • Dual Baker B 1035 Audio Control System • Attitude Indicator (Copilot) AIM 510-24L • Attitude Indicator (Stand-by) AIM 520-3A • CVR Loral A100 • FDR Loral F1000 • Artex ME406 ELT
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
40th pct16,764 hours total (TTAF) · 40th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
99th pct14,235 hours since overhaul · 99th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
99th pct10,543 hours since overhaul · 99th 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 | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FAIRCHILD |
| Model | METRO 23 |
| Serial Number | DC-866B |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N957BA |
Airframe
| Total Time | 16,764.6 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | HONEYWELL |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | P70196C |
| Engine 1 Time | 14,235.2 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 15,960 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | HONEYWELL |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | P70275 |
| Engine 2 Time | 10,543.1 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 3600 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 11,538 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MT |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(G) |
| Prop 1 Time | 4.5 SNEW |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MT |
| Prop 2 Model | MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(G) |
| Prop 2 Time | 4.5 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 5 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | • Dual Garmin GTN650Xi FMS/NAV/COMM • Dual Garmin GTX-345R Transponders w/ ADS-B In & Out • Garmin GTS 800 with TCAS I Enablement Card • Garmin GTN TAWS-A Enablement • Dual Bendix King KR 21 Marker Beacon • Bendix King KN 63 DME • Bendix King KR87 ADF • Dual Bendix King K1525A-08 HSI • Dual Bendix King K1229 Slaved RMI • Bendix King KEA 346 Servoed Encoding Altimeter • Bendix King Radar Altimeter KRA 405 • Bendix ART 2000 Four Color Radar • Dual Baker B 1035 Audio Control System • Attitude Indicator (Copilot) AIM 510-24L • Attitude Indicator (Stand-by) AIM 520-3A • CVR Loral A100 • FDR Loral F1000 • Artex ME406 ELT |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | • LSTC Center Isle Cargo Roller System Available • 115 Cubic Foot Oxygen Bottle • Engine Reserve Power • Pitot Heat Warning System • Cabin Window Defog System • Aircraft Lavatory Available • Dual Lead Acid Batteries • Tanis engine pre-heaters |
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Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Phase Inspection Date Last Performed Hours Remaining Phase 1 11/23/2022 686.4 Phase 2 02/06/2023 712.1 Phase 3 02/06/2023 712.1 Phase 4 05/25/2023 799.9 Phase 5 08/01/2023 853.5 Phase 6 10/09/2022 528.8 |
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