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1980 Fairchild Merlin IiibTurboprop Aircraft • Lambertville, MI, USA

This 1980 Fairchild Merlin IIIB (N405SA) presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-maintained turboprop with exceptional ownership and maintenance history. With 16,115.2 total airframe hours, this aircraft has been owned primarily by one individual—a steel company CEO—and maintained for decades by a premier Merlin specialist shop, with no deferred maintenance or damage history. The Honeywell TPE331-10U-512G engines show 3,747.5 and 3,818 hours respectively, with 1,252 and 1,182 hours remaining until overhaul. Both props are Hartzell 4-blade units with 1,041 hours since overhaul.

The avionics suite is comprehensive, featuring dual...

Year: 1980

Make: Fairchild

Series: Merlin

Model: Merlin IIIB

Tail #: N405SA

Serial #: 329

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Specifications

Category: Turboprop

Intended Use: Business, Passenger

Flight Rules: IFR

Seats: 8

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 16,115.2 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 3,747.5 hrs (SOH)

Engine 2 Time: 3,818 hrs (SOH)

Prop 1 Time: 1,041.3 hrs (SOH)

Prop 2 Time: 1,041 hrs (SOH)

Logbook Status: Excellent logs and records with no damage history whatsoever. Some of the cleanest and most organized logs since new.

Inspection Status: A THROUGH D INSP COMPLETED OCTOBER 2024 BY ONE OF THE WELL KNOWN AND REPUTABLE MERLIN SHOPS IN TEXAS WHERE THE AIRCRAFT WAS BUILT. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE OLD AIRCRAFT WHEREAS LITLE THINGS DON’T WORK. EVERY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN THIS AIRCRAFT WORKS EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD. NO OPERATIONAL SQUAWKS AT ALL

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - Dual w/ WAAS 8.33 spacing

Comms

Garmin GNS 530W - Dual

Autopilot

Collins FCS-80 - Flight Director

flightDirector

Collins ADI-84A

HSI

Sandel SN3308 - EFIS PN

Weather

RDR 2000 - RDR Vertical Profile

Traffic

Garmin GTX 330 - GTX GTX

ADS-B Out

Meets 2020 FAA requirement for ADS B out

ADS-B In

Stratus - unit provides ADS B in for weather and I pad use

DME

King KDM-706 - Dual w/ Indicators

ADF

King KR-87

Audio

Baker M-1035 - Dual Audio Panels

Additional Equipment

Pitch Trim Actuator

Altitude Alerter

Garmin GRA 106A - Altitude Alerter

Course Deviation Indicator

XM Weather Receiver

Garmin GDL-69 - XM weather receiver

Marker Beacon

King KA 35 - KA Marker Beacons

Clock

Davton 8118 - clock

ELT

Artex 406 - MHz ELT

USB Charging Ports

Dual USB charging ports

Fire Extinguishers

Hand Held Fire Extinguishers both cabin and cockpit

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year: 2004

Interior Notes: The Interior was recently customized and refurbished in tan leather with deep brown and tan fleck carpet and coordinating sidewalls. The couch was removed and replaced with two new, much more comfortable Captains chairs. There are 6 Captain’s chairs with tables at each chair. (four in club configuration w/ dual executive tables), and additional side facing seat. In single pilot operation, the co-pilot’s seat can be used for a 8th passenger. The aircraft has a forward refreshment center with Hot Coffee unit and several snack drawers with additional cabinets in the back with storage drawers, all finished in high gloss burl wood with Gold accents. The aft restroom has a complete closing door for privacy, flushing potty and a sink with running water. Aft of the restroom, is a large baggage compartment with plenty of storage room for bags and golf clubs.

Exterior Notes: The Exterior was completed in 2004 in overall Matterhorn white, with Hunter Green and Gold accent stripes. The exterior is in very good condition.