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 pressurized single-engine turboprop from the 1970s has been discovered and is now for sale, complete with its FAA type certificate, original drawings, jigs, and tooling.
- The aircraft was ahead of its time, ceasing production due to manufacturer liquidity issues before the market accepted single-engine turboprops, but its design is now considered highly relevant.
- This package offers aircraft manufacturers a significant opportunity to extend their product offerings, potentially fitting between current models like the Cirrus SR22 and TBM 900, without the high cost of a new "clean-sheet" design.
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