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, a single-engine turboprop aircraft originally certified in the 1970s but whose production ceased due to manufacturer liquidity issues, has been discovered and is now for sale.
- The sale package is comprehensive, including the Interceptor 400's FAA type certificate, original drawings, jigs, and tooling, along with the type certificate and tooling for the Meyers 200 piston-powered aircraft.
- The four-seat Interceptor 400, capable of 244 knots and a 900 nm range, was ahead of its time and could potentially fill a market niche between aircraft like the Cirrus SR22 and TBM 900.
- This offers aircraft manufacturers a unique, cost-effective opportunity to expand their product lines for personal travel or as turbine trainers, avoiding the high expense of a clean-sheet design.
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