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Swearingen SA226-T(B) Merlin III
The SA226-T(B) is the later Merlin III, approved by the FAA in November 1978, a private twin turboprop with a cabin of up to 11 seats including the crew. Two AiResearch TPE331-10U turboprops of 900 shaft horsepower turn propellers 106 inches across. Its normal maximum take-off weight is 12,500 lb, or 5,670 kg, with 14,000 lb allowed in the restricted category; it holds 648 US gallons of usable fuel and its maximum operating altitude is 31,000 feet. The earlier SA226-T Merlin III of 1970 files under the same ICAO code, SW3. No source read gives its dimensions, so this page has no drawing.
- Engines
- Two AiResearch TPE331-10U turboprops on the wings
- Max takeoff weight
- 12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
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Specifications
| Ceiling | 31,000 ft (9,400 m) |
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| Fuel capacity | 650 US gal (2,453 L) |
| Status | Still flying with a few operators |
| Type codes | ICAO SW3 |
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