1982 Swearingen Metro III for sale

1982 Swearingen Metro III

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
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Location Springfield (), MO
Total Time 39,345 hrs
Seats 12
Serial # AC-509
Reg # N3108B
Engine Turbo-prop ×2
Cruise 278 kts (515 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ⚠ 1 NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

AVIONICS UPGRADES: Garmin GTN650 GPS/NAV/COMM hadin Avionics AMS-2000 Altitude Alert System Collins ALT-55 Radar Altimeter Dual Garmin GTX 33ES Transponders Bendix RT 160 Radar System Dual Baker Audio Control Panels Collins NAV/COM GDL 88 Data Link Collins DME-40 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: LED Landing and Exterior Lights M7 Windshield Heat Monitor Kit Tanis Engine Heaters Recently Installed Brakes 9 and 19 Seat STCs Concorde RG390E Sealed Lead Acid Battery Mod Empty Weight 8,975 lbs

Description

1982 Swearingen SA227-AC Metro III. Call For Price.

Engine

ENGINES: Engine #1 Honeywell TPE 331-11U-611G Serial P-44134C Hours To HSI (3500hs) 37.4 Hours to O/H (7000hs) 3,537.4 Engine #2 Honeywell TPE 331-11U-611G Serial P-44141C Hours To HSI 1,817.3 Hours to O/H (7000hs) 5,317.3 ENGINE #1 LIFE LIMITED PARTS 1st Impeller - 16,983 Cycles Remaining 2nd Impeller - 8,533 Cycles Remaining 1st T-Wheel - 8,885 Cycles Remaining 2nd T-Wheel - 3,885 Cycles Remaining 3rd T-Wheel - 1,025 Cycles Remaining Seal Plate - 8,888 Cycles Remaining ENGINE # 2 LIFE LIMITED PARTS 1st Impeller - 17,130 Cycles Remaining 2nd Impeller - 8,796 Cycles Remaining 1st T-Wheel - 7,130 Cycles Remaining 2nd T-Wheel - 9,669 Cycles Remaining 3rd T-Wheel - 4,296 Cycles Remaining Seal Plate - 7,130 Cycles Remaining PROPELLERS: Propeller #1 Dowty R321/4-82-F/8 Serial DAC/DRG/2300/89 O/H - Next Due 43285.4 PH or 31 May 2025 Propeller #2 Dowty R321/4-82-F/8 Serial DRI/DRG/626/82 O/H - Next Due 41415.8 PH or 31 Aug 2026 FEATURES AND MODIFICATIONS: - 3 Zone Cargo Configuration - Dowty Propellers - Gross Weight 14,500 lbs

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About This Swearingen Metro III

This 1982 Swearingen Metro III (N3108B) is a multi engine turboprop with 39,345 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 Metro III aircraft listed for sale .

The Metro III cruises at 278 kts (515 km/h) with a range of 594 nm (1,100 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (GAS WILSON INC)
Safety record: 1 NTSB incident
Airframe: 39,345 hours
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Swearingen Metro III — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Cruise Speed
278 kts (515 km/h)
Range
594 nm (1,100 km)
Max Weight
14,500 lbs (6,577 kg)

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

GAS WILSON INC

Registration Address

TRAVERSE CITY, MI

Certificate Issued

1997-03-31

Airworthiness

1996-07-11

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Springfield (), MO

Seller reported 92 more aircraft in MO →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Springfield (), MO but FAA registration shows TRAVERSE CITY, MI. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

1 incident found in NTSB database for N3108B.
incident none
2012-12-14
Williston, ND

The snowplow driver’s failure to ensure that the runway was clear before driving onto it, which resulted in a runway incursion with a departing airplane.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026

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