Fairchild Metro III Heavy (AC-763B) , Fairchild Metro III Heavy (AC-763B)
Cargo Config
On Part 135 Certificate
Seller to provide a fresh exterior paint job prior to close of escrow
SKU:
AC-763B
Categories: TURBOPROP, Twin Engine Turboprop ,
1991 Fairchild Metro III Heavy Specifications:
1991 Fairchild Metro III Heavy Cargo Aircraft
This 1991 Swearingen/Fairchild Metro III Heavy, serial number AC-763B, is configured for cargo operations and registered as N63NE. The aircraft is currently based in El Paso, Texas, and is listed as parked. Built for dependable regional cargo service, the Metro III Heavy offers a proven twin-engine platform with strong utility for freight, charter, and Part 135 operations.
Part 135 Cargo Configuration
N63NE is currently on a Part 135 certificate and configured for cargo use. This makes the aircraft well suited for operators seeking an established freight platform with commercial utility and operational flexibility.
Airframe
The aircraft has 34,070.7 total airframe hours since new and 23,791 total cycles since new. As a Metro III Heavy cargo aircraft, N63NE provides the durability and operating profile expected from the SA227 series.
Engines
Power is provided by a pair of Allied Signal TPE331-11U-612G Garrett engines with an operator TBO of 8,000 hours. The left engine, serial number P-44015C, has 31,232.7 hours since new, 6,785.6 hours since CAM, and 2,785.6 hours since HSI. The right engine, serial number P-44704CC, has 24,084.0 hours since new, 4,054.5 hours since CAM, and 3,187.9 hours since HSI.
Propellers
The aircraft is equipped with McCauley 4HFR34C652 propellers with an operator TBO of 5,000 hours or 72 months. The left propeller has 2,249.4 hours remaining and was last overhauled on November 12, 2019. The right propeller has 4,013.4 hours remaining and was last overhauled on March 12, 2021.
Avionics
N63NE is equipped with a practical avionics suite for cargo operations, including VHF-22A communications, VIR-32 navigation, DME-42, Garmin GTX345 transponder, ADS-B In/Out, Bendix King KLN-90B GPS, Artex ME406 ELT, KRA-405 radio altimeter, LORAL cockpit voice recorder, weather radar, and Sundstrand MKVI GPWS.
Additional Features
The aircraft is currently on a Part 135 certificate. The seller will provide a fresh exterior paint job prior to close of escrow, offering the next operator an improved exterior presentation at delivery.
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. THIS AIRCRAFT IS OFFERED SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE OR LEASE AND MAY BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE MARKET WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
