N343AE, Swearingen SA.227AC Metro II, Metroliner, Photo

N343AE, Swearingen SA.227AC Metro II, Lone Star Airlines

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TAFV11P14_03

Title:

N343AE, Swearingen SA.227AC Metro II, Lone Star Airlines

Built: 1983
CN: AC-554
Seats: 12
First flight: 1983
Total airframe hours: 30660
Cycles: 44949
Engines: 2x Garrett TPE331-11U-611G
Written off damaged beyond repair in a take-off accident

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