1980 Fairchild Merlin IiibTurboprop Aircraft

This 1980 Fairchild Merlin IIIB (N1010V) presents a well-maintained turboprop option with recent significant maintenance and cosmetic updates. The aircraft has just completed a comprehensive A/B/C/D letter check inspection in accordance with Fairchild's 226 letter check program prior to delivery. The airframe shows 3,344.9 total hours with 3,174 landings, powered by twin TPE331-10U-512G engines at the same total time, both with a 7,000-hour TBO. The exterior features fresh Matterhorn White fuselage paint in good condition, with polished stainless-steel engine nacelles and wings for a distinctive appearance.

The avionics suite is IFR-certified with a Collins Proline package including dual Garmin GPS units (530 and 430), Collins autopilot with flight director, yaw damper, and triple comm/nav radios. Recent updates include ADS-B Out compliance and new windows. The propellers are Hartzell HC-B4TN-5HL models, with the left unit showing only 0.4 hours since its November 2022 overhaul. While the current interior is noted as poor and requires replacement (with seats available but not installed), the aircraft's maintenance status and capable Collins/Garmin avionics package make it a strong candidate for operators seeking a proven turboprop platform.