The Fairchild C-26 Metroliner is a foundational turboprop aircraft used primarily by the U.S. military for transport and specialized missions, originating from the commercial SA227-AC model. Fairchild developed various versions, including the C-26A, C-26B, and specialized C-26D and RC-26D variants used by the U.S. Navy for range support. Upgrades, such as the C-26E, have incorporated modern avionics like the Rockwell Collins Proline 21 Electronic Flight Instrument System.
Fairchild was an American aircraft and aerospace manufacturer, established in 1925 by Sherman Fairchild. The company operated from locations including Farmingdale, New York, and San Antonio, Texas. Fairchild manufactured the Metroliner series and numerous other aircraft before being acquired by M7 Aerospace in 2003.
Access solutions, including Reach Deck Platforms and Modular Stepover Platforms, provide maintenance personnel with secured access to critical aircraft sections. For the nose section, Cantilever Platforms are ideal for reaching the radome, antenna, and windshield. For the forward fuselage and landing gear, Super Service Stands and Easyraise equipment ensure efficient access to the main entry door, wheel well, and both nose and main landing gear components.
To address the wing and engine pylon area, specialized access equipment facilitates thorough inspection of the engine’s fan, compressor, and turbine, as well as the intricate hydraulics and fuel systems within the pylon. For the tail section and AFT fuselage, platforms allow safe access to the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, rudder, and auxiliary power unit compartments. Products like the Super Maintenance Platform and Bridge Deck offer adaptable access across multiple sections (AF-BF) for comprehensive aircraft servicing.
