EXHIBIT NO. 16 TO FORM 8-K




June 9, 2003

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20549

Gentlemen:

We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K, dated June 9, 2003, of The Fairchild
Corporation and are in agreement with the statements contained in the second
paragraph. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the
registrant contained therein.

                                                           /s/ Ernst & Young LLP