Fairchild Metro II
SA226-TC

The Fairchild Metro II is a pressurized, twin turboprop airliner first produced by Swearingen Aircraft, and later by Fairchild of San Antonio, Texas, USA. At Carson Air Ltd., the fleet of eleven Metro II’s serve as efficient and reliable cargo carriers throughout western Canada.

SPECIFICATIONS:

TYPE: Regional carrier

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States

ENGINES: Two Garrett AiResearch TPE331-10 turboprops of 900 shp

DIMENSIONS:
Wing span: 46 feet 3 inches / 14.1 meters
Length: 59 feet 4 inches / 18.09 meters
Height: 16 feet 8 inches / 5.08 meters

WEIGHTS:
Empty: 7,450 pounds / 3,380 kilograms
Maximum take-off: 12,500 pounds / 5,670 kilograms

PERFORMANCE:
Maximum speed: 255 knots / 473 kilometers per hour
Long range cruise: 242 knots / 450 kilometers per hour
Range at max. cruise: 595 nautical miles / 1,100 kilometers
Ceiling: 27,000 feet

CAPACITY:
Flight crew: Two
Cargo volume: Only 2,500 pounds