Hang around general aviation airports long enough, and you’ll probably run across someone with a beautifully restored classic airplane, one they might have found as a wreck in someone’s garage or even in a barn. That scenario means the chance to save some significant money making an airplane fly again, assuming, of course, the new owner has the patience to survive the restoration efforts. These kinds of classic finds are usually limited to an old Aeronca Champ, or a Piper Cub or maybe an antique Taylorcraft. But a pressurized, single-engine turboprop…never. At least until now.
Turboprop Aircraft, Design and Tooling Discovered in Kansas Barn
Key Takeaways:
- A rare Interceptor 400 single-engine turboprop, along with its FAA type certificate, drawings, jigs, and tooling, has been discovered and is now for sale.
- Certified in the 1970s and described as "ahead of its time," this four-seat aircraft offers impressive performance, including a 244-knot cruise, 24,000-foot altitude, and 900 nm range.
- The unique package provides manufacturers an opportunity to expand product lines for personal travel or turbine training without the high cost of a clean-sheet design.
- Additionally, the deal includes the type certificate and tooling for the Meyers 200 piston-powered aircraft.
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