This Fairchild Swearingen SA226-TC Metroliner Turbo Prop Aircraft is located in the airfield at BAS Kansas City
List of available parts from The
Fairchild Swearingen SA226-TC Metroliner Turbo Prop:
- Nose Cone
- Nose Access Door LH
- Nose Access Door RH
- NLG Strut Assy
- Windshields
- Pilot Side Window
- Co-Pilot Side Window
- Pitot Tubes
- Windshield Wipers
- Windshield Wiper Motors
- Main Landing Gear Strut Assy RH
- Main Landing Gear Strut Assy LH
- Main Landing Gear Wheels
- Main Landing Gear Door LH
- Main Landing Gear Door RH
- Main Landing Gear Actuators
- Aileron LH
- Aileron RH
- Flap LH
- Flap RH
- Flap Actuators
- Wing Tip LH
- Wing Tip RH
- Recognition Lights LH
- Recognition Lights RH
- Cowling
- Engine Mounts
- Inlets
- Exhaust Tubes
- Horizontal Stabilizer
- Elevator LH
- Elevator RH
- Elevator Trim LH
- Elevator Trim RH
- Vertical Stabilizer
- Rudder
- Rudder Trim
- Tail Cone
- Cabin Door Assy
- Emergency Exit Door
- Pilot Control Yoke
- Co-Pilot Control Yoke
- Throttle Quadrant
- Landing Gear Selector
- Glareshield
- Overhead Switch & Breaker Panels
- SunVisors
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The Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner: A Twin-Turboprop Legacy
From Humble Beginnings to a Pressurized Powerhouse
The Metroliner's story began with Ed Swearingen, a Texas fixed-base operator, who gradually modified Beechcraft Twin Bonanzas and Queen Airs, creating the precursor, dubbed the "Excalibur." This led to the development of the SA26 Merlin, a pressurized aircraft using salvaged Queen Air wings and Twin Bonanza landing gear. Subsequent models, the SA26-T Merlin IIA and SA26-AT Merlin IIB, featured upgraded Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 and Garrett TPE331 turboprop engines.
The SA226-TC Metro: A Step Up
A completely new aircraft design, the SA226-T Merlin III, emerged with a redesigned nose, wings, landing gear, a cruciform horizontal tail, and inverted inlet Garrett engines. The SA226-TC Metro, a stretched version of the Merlin III, was optimized to carry 19 passengers (due to FAA regulations limiting airliners to that number without a flight attendant). The standard engines were two TPE331-3UW turboprops, with a corporate version (SA226-AT Merlin IVA) also available.
Development and Evolution
The Metroliner's development wasn't without its challenges. Financial difficulties led to Fairchild purchasing a majority stake in Swearingen Aircraft in 1971, renaming the company and propelling the Metro into full-scale production. Later models, like the SA226-TC Metro II, featured larger windows, and even included an optional rocket-assisted takeoff engine for improved performance from challenging airfields. The SA227-AC Metro III further increased the aircraft's capabilities with a longer wingspan, four-bladed propellers, and increased maximum weight. Even a Metro IIIA variant with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-45R turboprops was proposed but never fully delivered.
Variants and Further Development
The Metroliner family spawned numerous variants, catering to diverse needs. The SA227-AT, encompassing the Merlin IVC and Expediter cargo aircraft, broadened its appeal. The SA227-CC (Metro 23) and SA227-DC models enhanced performance and systems. Despite promising concepts like the Metro V and VI (featuring a longer fuselage, stand-up cabin, and T-tail design), and the Metro 25 with increased passenger capacity, these projects remained largely undeveloped due to market factors.
Operational History and Legacy
The Metroliner entered service in 1972, serving various airlines worldwide. Its success was amplified by modifications implemented by operators like Perimeter Aviation in Canada, which tailored the aircraft for operations in remote northern regions. The Metroliner's robust design and adaptability, evident in its numerous military and civilian applications (including the C-26 Metroliner for the US military), cemented its place in aviation history. While production ended in 1998, many continue to operate today, showcasing the Metroliner's enduring reliability and versatility.
Conclusion
The Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner’s journey exemplifies the evolution of a successful regional airliner. From its humble beginnings as a modified business aircraft to its various successful iterations, the Metroliner represents a significant chapter in aviation's history.
Fairchild SA226-TC Metroline Parts Available from BAS Part Sales
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You may return parts or request a replacement within 90 days of the purchase date with no penalty. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (if you received an incorrect or defective item, etc).
We do not accept returns on anything marked CORE, Fuselages, or anything stating "No Returns Accepted".
If the return is past 90 days from the date the item was delivered, you may incur a restocking fee. Each return is handled on a case-to-case basis, and we do our best to be fair and reasonable.
Once we receive your returned parts, you should expect to receive your refund within a week or so. In most cases, you will receive a refund quickly.
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Our 90-day guarantee is our commitment to treating our customers honestly and fairly. We put every part through a rigorous process before we make it available for sale. Despite our best efforts, sometimes we do not have the capability to test certain items, or we might miss something during the inspection process.
Condition Codes for BAS Part Sales Inventory
As-Removed:
Part removed from aircraft in its original, unaltered state. Most of the inventory available from BAS Part Sales is in As-Removed condition. We removed it from the aircraft in working condition and expect it to pass inspection. As-Removed items come with our 90-day Money-Back Guarantee. Read More
Core:
A non-functioning or damaged item that can be used for parts or possible repair. We DO NOT offer refunds on core items. These items are listed with "Core" in the title and typically have details in the product description related to what we found wrong with it.
Overhauled:
An as-removed item that has been sent to a shop for repair or rebuild. These items, of course, come with our 90-day money-back guarantee.
NOS - New Old Stock:
Item that is factory new but has been stored for a period of time that is usually past stock limit date. These items also come with our 90-day money-back guarantee.
Certifications & Documentation:
If an item is offered for sale with an 8130, STC, or other documentation, that detail is typically notated in the product title and the description. If it is not notated, then BAS cannot provide any certification for that item.
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