AVweb's Sun 'n Fun 2009 Podcast #1: Re-Engined Caravan Attracting Attention

AVweb’s Sun ‘n Fun 2009 Podcast #1: Re-Engined Caravan Attracting Attention

Editorial Staff

Monday, April 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The FAA has granted a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) for the Super Van 900, a Cessna Caravan modified with a 900-horsepower Garrett engine.
There is strong interest in this high-powered version of the Caravan workhorse.
The article includes a podcast interview with Texas Turbines CEO Bobby Bishop, who discusses the advantages of the increased horsepower.

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The Super Van 900, a Cessna Caravan with a 900-horsepower Garrett engine, was granted a supplementary type certificate (STC) by the FAA recently, and interest is strong in the souped-up Caravan. IFR magazine editor and AVweb contributor Jeff Van West spoke with Texas Turbines CEO Bobby Bishop about how more ponies help this workhorse.

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