1972 Swearingen SA226-T MERLIN III
Multi Engine Turboprop
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
National Test Pilot School is offering this rare 1972 Swearingen SA226-T Merlin III for sale. AFTT: 10, 612.4 hours. Garret TPE331-3U-303G Engines: Engine 1 Total Time: 5,531.3 hours. Engine 1 TSO: 2,114.5 hours. Engine 2 Total Time: 11,947.6 hours. Engine 2 TSO: 1,450.6 hours. Hartzell HCB-3-TN-5 Propellers: Prop 1 Total Time: 10,625.6 hours. Prop 1 TSO: 285.6 hours. Prop 2 Total Time: 10,625.6 hours. Prop 2 TSO: 285.6 hours. Photos are included here. Aircraft is currently in Annual. Contact for asking price.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Steve Rainey
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for Price
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Mojave, CA | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Swearingen SA226-T MERLIN III
This 1972 Swearingen SA226-T MERLIN III (N75MX) is a 19-seat multi engine turboprop with 10,612 hours on the airframe.
The SA226-T MERLIN III cruises at 250 kts (463 km/h) with a range of 600 nm (1,111 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 90 GPH (341 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $495/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Swearingen SA226-T MERLIN III — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N75MX.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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