| The Metro series has become one of the most popular 19 seat commuters.
The Metro can trace its lineage back to the original Swearingen Merlin I executive transport. From the Merlin I Swearingen developed the turboprop powered II and III which were to form the basis of the new Metro commuter airliner. The Metro was Swearingen's first complete inhouse design and development work began in the late 1960s, resulting in the SA226TC Metro's first flight on August 26 1969.
The design was similar in appearance and layout to the earlier Merlins, and featured a pressurised fuselage, TPE331 turboprop engines and double slotted trailing edge flaps. Certification was awarded in June 1970 and the first example entered commercial service in 1973. |
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE METRO III/23
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AIRFRAME:
14028 TT Hours*
20473 Cycles*
No Damage History
AIRCRAFT SPECS & PERFORMANCE:
Max Land - 14,000 MZFW - 13,100
Max Cruise - 280 Rcmd. Cruise - 260
NBAA Range - 1,800 Ceiling - 31,000
INTERIOR:
19 PAX interior with coat closet. Grey Vinal Seats, Carpet Blue, Aft Lavatory.
EXTERIOR:
Paint 9/92. Overall Matterhorn White with Deep Blue Stripes.
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Metro III
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