One of the world's most beautiful Merlin IVC's, Owned by a fastidious English International Businessman; who demands the highest level of safety and comfort in his aircraft
12 VIP Seats with extensive onboard entertainment and comfort enhancing options to ensure pleasant flights in this beautiful long range aircraft.
The Merlin IV-C is a close relative (same basic airframe) as the 1000+ Metro Airliners that have been produced and are flying in virtually every continent of the world. They typically are used in remote areas further attesting to their rugged and reliable design. This pays off in reliability and piece-of-mind for the discriminating flyer. This particular Merlin IV-C is completely current as maintained under an FAA part 135 certificate. This is the highest standard of safety and oversight a US Aircraft of this type can be maintained and operated to. All the modification work to convert this Aircraft to a “corporate cockpit” including avionics, autopilot and safety systems plus increase the gross weight to 16,000 pounds has been accomplished by the original manufacturer at their facility in San Antonio, Texas. Other items taken care of during the refit in 2003 were fresh fuel cell reseals and the Spar Mod and GCU Mods (ADs completed. The Aircraft’s engines are the well regarded Garrett TPE-331-11U-612G. These engines have a 5400 hour TBO and for operators that fly high utilization, the TBO can be set at 7000 hours. The last major maintenance items completed most recently are fresh prop overhauls (and one of the props has basically been rebuilt with all new parts, the other prop was well within limits on most parts) and the right engine had a hot section and the left engine had an “engine power restoration” shop visit in early 2008 at Garrett/Landmark Aviation in Augusta, GA.
This was one of the last Metro IIIs built. It was only with one airline, Air New Zealand, a top quality (recognized by Fairchild as such) Metro operator with what was very likely the best Metro maintenance organization in the world. It was acquired specifically for conversion to an executive aircraft with the knowledge that the clean prior history would be a comforting factor for the new owner and help ensure the best possible future service
Avionics: Collins Proline and Garmin Package “World Class” Equipment
Comms/Navs - Garmin 430A and Garmin 430 (430A is higher power com)*
Navs - Dual Garmin 430s incl: GSP/ILS/VOR/IFR-GPS*
ADF (Dual) - Collins ADF-60A
DME - Collins DME-42A with Indicator
Encoding Alt. - Honeywell KEA-346
Autopilot* - S-TEC 65
Flight Director* - S-TEC 65
Radar (Color) - Honeywell RS-811A
Inverters - Dual Flitetronics PC-17A
Transponder - Collins TDR-90
Radio Altimeter - Collins ALT-55B
RMIs - Dual Collins RMI-30s
HSIs (Dual) - Collins 331A-3G
GPWS* - Honeywell Mark VI (+ Class B TAWS $20K allowance)
FDR* - Fairchild/Loral F-1000
TCAS* - Honeywell CAS-66A (TCAS-I) with dedicated display
CVR* - Fairchild/Loral 93-A100-80
Air Data* - Insight TAS-1000 (Windicator)
Narco ELT - ELT 910
Baker Audio Panels - M1035 (Dual)
* All installed by Fairchild (M7) during conversion to Merlin IV-C
Engine Specs:
Left: 1301 hrs TSO
Right: 2702 hrs TSO
Prop(s):
Freshly overhauled
• Dual IFR Certified Garmin Global Nav Systems, meeting 8.33 Avionics Spacing and FM Immunity requirements suitable for international operations.
• High Gross Weight Increase from 14,500 to 16,000 lb. GTOW which allow more passengers and/or more range. Up to a maximum 2000 mile range with 4-6 passengers.
• 12 Passenger Executive Cabin with Galley, extensive storage area for meals, ice, drinks Forward Jump seat for flight attendant or 3rd relief crew memember.
• Electric Flushing Toilet in Lavatory with Sink/Mirror and Vanity.
• Lead Acid Batteries for reliable electrical power.
• Extensive Entertainment/Communications System, please see below
Interior:
Interior: New in 2005 and presently in very good condition
This is a professionally Designed “State of The Art” Custom Corporate/Executive interior designed with a high degree of ergonomic refinement. Bird’s Eye Maple and Granite “Faux Finishes” are utilized on all Bulkheads, Cabinetry and Woodwork. Upholstery is “Rich Milk Chocolate” Leather on the Dual 4-Place Club Seating Arrangement (Eight Custom Executive Reclining Chairs), plus a Forward Four-Place Couch/Divan and Jump Seat. The cabin also features a refreshment center, wardrobe closet and a Navigation chart storage cabinet. There are four Side Mounted fold-out wooden tables and pyramid storage cabinets. In the rear, is a full private lavatory with vanity (water, sink & mirror). All headliners have been customized with sliding window shades. L.E.D. accent lighting throughout the cabin ceiling provides stunning night time illumination. All overhead light fixtures & oxygen outlets are “24 Carat Gold” Plated. Cabinetry hardware & accessories are polished and satin “Perma Brass”. A quiet cabin is a result of the Super Soundproofing (Skandia) Kit that compliments the new interior “behind the scenes
Cabin Entertainment and Communications Systems:
• Blue Sky Dual Channel Satellite (Iridium Network) Telephone System allows world-wide calling with Three Handsets (Cockpit, Fwd. Divan Area & Rear Cabin).
• Sirius Integrated Entertainment System/Center, consisting of:
1. Dual DVD/CD Players, JET Jukebox, WXM Satellite Radio/Weather
2. Sony VCR and Play Station II (Video Game)
3. Satellite (XM) Radio.
4. Four 7 Inch and One 10 Inch “Flat Panel LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays)”, with 3 channel selections on each.
5. Passenger Wireless Stereo Headsets and Bose Noise Canceling Headsets.
6. Sirius Flight Data with Moving Map-Broadcast/Displayed on dedicated channel through Flat Panel LCD Screens.
• Cabin/Passenger Portable Color GPS (Global Positioning System).
• Cabin Toshiba laptop computer with cabin modem connections (satellite).
• Cabin/Passenger Displays of Crew “Flight Environment “ through dedicated cockpit mounted camera.
• AC power with nine (9) 110V outlets for lap-tops, etc
Exterior:
Full strip and paint 2005.
Overall Snow White with 3 stripes flowing from nose to tail and sweeping up the tail. Price includes removal of logos.
One of the world's most beautiful Merlin IVC's, Owned by a fastidious English International Businessman; who demands the highest level of safety and comfort in his aircraft
12 VIP Seats with extensive onboard entertainment and comfort enhancing options to ensure pleasant flights in this beautiful long range aircraft.
The Merlin IV-C is a close relative (same basic airframe) as the 1000+ Metro Airliners that have been produced and are flying in virtually every continent of the world. They typically are used in remote areas further attesting to their rugged and reliable design. This pays off in reliability and piece-of-mind for the discriminating flyer. This particular Merlin IV-C is completely current as maintained under an FAA part 135 certificate. This is the highest standard of safety and oversight a US Aircraft of this type can be maintained and operated to. All the modification work to convert this Aircraft to a “corporate cockpit” including avionics, autopilot and safety systems plus increase the gross weight to 16,000 pounds has been accomplished by the original manufacturer at their facility in San Antonio, Texas. Other items taken care of during the refit in 2003 were fresh fuel cell reseals and the Spar Mod and GCU Mods (ADs completed. The Aircraft’s engines are the well regarded Garrett TPE-331-11U-612G. These engines have a 5400 hour TBO and for operators that fly high utilization, the TBO can be set at 7000 hours. The last major maintenance items completed most recently are fresh prop overhauls (and one of the props has basically been rebuilt with all new parts, the other prop was well within limits on most parts) and the right engine had a hot section and the left engine had an “engine power restoration” shop visit in early 2008 at Garrett/Landmark Aviation in Augusta, GA.
This was one of the last Metro IIIs built. It was only with one airline, Air New Zealand, a top quality (recognized by Fairchild as such) Metro operator with what was very likely the best Metro maintenance organization in the world. It was acquired specifically for conversion to an executive aircraft with the knowledge that the clean prior history would be a comforting factor for the new owner and help ensure the best possible future service
Avionics: Collins Proline and Garmin Package “World Class” Equipment
Comms/Navs - Garmin 430A and Garmin 430 (430A is higher power com)*
Navs - Dual Garmin 430s incl: GSP/ILS/VOR/IFR-GPS*
ADF (Dual) - Collins ADF-60A
DME - Collins DME-42A with Indicator
Encoding Alt. - Honeywell KEA-346
Autopilot* - S-TEC 65
Flight Director* - S-TEC 65
Radar (Color) - Honeywell RS-811A
Inverters - Dual Flitetronics PC-17A
Transponder - Collins TDR-90
Radio Altimeter - Collins ALT-55B
RMIs - Dual Collins RMI-30s
HSIs (Dual) - Collins 331A-3G
GPWS* - Honeywell Mark VI (+ Class B TAWS $20K allowance)
FDR* - Fairchild/Loral F-1000
TCAS* - Honeywell CAS-66A (TCAS-I) with dedicated display
CVR* - Fairchild/Loral 93-A100-80
Air Data* - Insight TAS-1000 (Windicator)
Narco ELT - ELT 910
Baker Audio Panels - M1035 (Dual)
* All installed by Fairchild (M7) during conversion to Merlin IV-C
Engine Specs:
Left: 1301 hrs TSO
Right: 2702 hrs TSO
Prop(s):
Freshly overhauled
• Dual IFR Certified Garmin Global Nav Systems, meeting 8.33 Avionics Spacing and FM Immunity requirements suitable for international operations.
• High Gross Weight Increase from 14,500 to 16,000 lb. GTOW which allow more passengers and/or more range. Up to a maximum 2000 mile range with 4-6 passengers.
• 12 Passenger Executive Cabin with Galley, extensive storage area for meals, ice, drinks Forward Jump seat for flight attendant or 3rd relief crew memember.
• Electric Flushing Toilet in Lavatory with Sink/Mirror and Vanity.
• Lead Acid Batteries for reliable electrical power.
• Extensive Entertainment/Communications System, please see below
Interior:
Interior: New in 2005 and presently in very good condition
This is a professionally Designed “State of The Art” Custom Corporate/Executive interior designed with a high degree of ergonomic refinement. Bird’s Eye Maple and Granite “Faux Finishes” are utilized on all Bulkheads, Cabinetry and Woodwork. Upholstery is “Rich Milk Chocolate” Leather on the Dual 4-Place Club Seating Arrangement (Eight Custom Executive Reclining Chairs), plus a Forward Four-Place Couch/Divan and Jump Seat. The cabin also features a refreshment center, wardrobe closet and a Navigation chart storage cabinet. There are four Side Mounted fold-out wooden tables and pyramid storage cabinets. In the rear, is a full private lavatory with vanity (water, sink & mirror). All headliners have been customized with sliding window shades. L.E.D. accent lighting throughout the cabin ceiling provides stunning night time illumination. All overhead light fixtures & oxygen outlets are “24 Carat Gold” Plated. Cabinetry hardware & accessories are polished and satin “Perma Brass”. A quiet cabin is a result of the Super Soundproofing (Skandia) Kit that compliments the new interior “behind the scenes
Cabin Entertainment and Communications Systems:
• Blue Sky Dual Channel Satellite (Iridium Network) Telephone System allows world-wide calling with Three Handsets (Cockpit, Fwd. Divan Area & Rear Cabin).
• Sirius Integrated Entertainment System/Center, consisting of:
1. Dual DVD/CD Players, JET Jukebox, WXM Satellite Radio/Weather
2. Sony VCR and Play Station II (Video Game)
3. Satellite (XM) Radio.
4. Four 7 Inch and One 10 Inch “Flat Panel LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays)”, with 3 channel selections on each.
5. Passenger Wireless Stereo Headsets and Bose Noise Canceling Headsets.
6. Sirius Flight Data with Moving Map-Broadcast/Displayed on dedicated channel through Flat Panel LCD Screens.
• Cabin/Passenger Portable Color GPS (Global Positioning System).
• Cabin Toshiba laptop computer with cabin modem connections (satellite).
• Cabin/Passenger Displays of Crew “Flight Environment “ through dedicated cockpit mounted camera.
• AC power with nine (9) 110V outlets for lap-tops, etc
Exterior:
Full strip and paint 2005.
Overall Snow White with 3 stripes flowing from nose to tail and sweeping up the tail. Price includes removal of logos.
