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SALVAGE DESCRIPTION

LAD (Aviation) Inc. t/a Charles Taylor Aviation invites you to bid, within the published Terms & Conditions of sale, on the following salvage:

Bid #100816-1 Closes August 16, 2010

Registration N963BP

Airframe 1968 Swearingen SA-26AT (Merlin IIB) S/N T26-114

Total Airframe Time 7618.4 Hours

Engine #1 Manufacturer Garrett Model TPE-331-1-151G S/N P92233C SMOH 3389.8

Engine #2 Manufacturer Garrett Model TPE-331-1-151G S/N P92227C SMOH 3188.2

Avionics

Type	Make	Model

Primary MFD	Garmin	GNS530
Secondary MFD	Garmin	GNS430
Transponder	Garmin	GTX330
Audio Panel	Garmin	GMA340

Date of Loss: March 16, 2010

Brief Facts: While on the ground, the aircraft was connected to a GPU for power. With no engines running, the pull/stop/feather lever was cycled, at which time the gear motor activated and the main landing gear (MLG) collapsed. The nose gear stayed up. The aft fuselage and tail struck an asphalt curb.

General Description of Damage (May not be limited to): Left prop (one blade is bent). L&R wings and engine nacelles (jack screws pushed through). L&R Inboard Flaps. L&R MLG doors. Fuselage: belly damage and holes penetrated the pressure vessel. Top of fuselage is wrinkled above the cabin door. Door frame is bent. Tail is wrinkled under the horizontal stabilizer. Interior cabinetry is broken near the aft baggage area. Please see pictures.

Location of Salvage: (904) 641-0300 Craig Air Center, Jacksonville, FL

CONTACT: Tim Geil PHONE: 972-447-2050; Fax 972-447-9050

EMAIL: Salvage Department

Note: The name and address of the salvage purchaser will be entered on the aircraft Bill of Sale.

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