Fairchild Aerospace Merlin IIIB - Operating Cost & Aircraft Information

Overview

The Merlin IIIB is normally configured to seat eight passengers in an executive / corporate arrangement or nine in a high-density layout. A small aft lavatory and galley/refreshment center are usually located opposite the cabin entry way which is located aft of the wing on the port side of the fuselage. Merlin IIIC, certified in1981, utilized two Garrett TPE331-1OU-503G turboprop engines driving four-blade, constant-speed propellers. Production of the IIIC ended in 1983 after a total of 114 aircraft had been built.

Aircraft Specifications

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Aircraft Characteristics

Certified Crew

Typical / Maximum Cabin Passenger Capacity

8/9

Take Off Ground Roll (FT)

Landing Ground Roll (FT)

Balanced Field Length [SL/ISA TMP] (FT)

4,100

Maximum Fuel (GL)

Length (FT)

42.2

Wingspan (FT)

46.3

Height (FT)

16.8

Cabin Height (FT)

4.8

Cabin Width (FT)

5.2

Cabin Length (FT)

17.4

Baggage Capacity Internal / External (CFT)

0/0

Powerplant

2 HON TPE331-10U

General Information

Years Aircraft Manufactured

1979-1981

Estimated Retail Price Low

400,000

Estimated Retail Price High

500,000

Aircraft Category

ME TP < 12,500 LBS

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Range Map

The Fairchild Aerospace Merlin IIIB has a range of 1,290 nautical miles. You can use the map below to visual this range from a particular airport...

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