1969 Fairchild Merlin IIBTurboprop Aircraft

This 1969 Fairchild Merlin IIB (N73HC) presents as a well-maintained turboprop with 7,422 hours total time on airframe. The aircraft is powered by twin TPE331-1-151G engines, with the left engine showing 2,627.9 hours since overhaul (TSO) and 2,859 hours since new (CSO), while the right engine has 3,621.3 TSO and 3,605 CSO. Both Hartzell propellers were overhauled in 2009, with the right prop at 123 hours TSO and the left at 163 hours TSO.

The aircraft features a high-quality paint scheme in Matterhorn white with blue and silver accents, complemented by a dove gray leather interior that the seller rates as a "Seven in and out" for both exterior and interior condition. The Merlin IIB's maintenance records indicate careful operation, with the right engine showing nearly balanced time between TSO and CSO metrics. Located in Bastrop, LA, this twin-engine turboprop offers a classic airframe with modernized powerplants and presents as a turnkey aircraft for regional operations.