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Despite initial setbacks, the T-211 project saw a resurgence. In the 1970s, following the homebuilding boom, Adams Industries and Thorp Aero subsequently acquired the aircraft rights. Thorp Aero produced five examples, marketed as the Thorp Arrow or T-211 Aero Sport. However, due to liability laws, sales were limited to overseas markets and Part 141 operations. AD Aerospace later undertook kit production in the United Kingdom and Venture Light Aircraft in the United States.

The T-211's story continues with IndUS Aviation's production in India. In the mid-2000s, the aircraft was launched as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), becoming the first US-designed LSA to receive FAA certification. A notable evolution involves the engine options: initially, a 65 hp Lycoming was used, then a 90 hp Continental, and later models offered a 100 hp Continental O-200 or a 120 hp Jabiru 3300. The aircraft remained in production as a kit well into the 2010s.

This little bird had a nose gear issue in flight and was forced to land without its nose gear, causing a prop strike. We expect recover a great list of Thorp T-211 parts, such as...

The Model 23-24 Musketeer Super III, introduced alongside the Model 19 Sport, featured a more powerful Lycoming IO-360 engine producing 200 bhp. This model, initially priced at $16,350, offered improved performance. Approximately one-third of production aircraft were delivered with a constant-speed propeller. The Super III's design included a simple heat distribution system, a weakness addressed in later models with improved ducting. The fixed-gear Model 23-24 was produced between 1966 and 1969, succeeded by the Model 24 Sierra. The Sierra, featuring retractable landing gear, enhanced the advantages of the more powerful engine and saw further refinements in subsequent years, including the introduction of the improved B24R and C24R models with increased speed and aerodynamic efficiency.

The Musketeer's legacy extends beyond its civilian success. The Canadian Armed Forces utilized the aircraft, initially with the B23 Musketeer and later with the C23 Sundowner, designated as the CT-134 and CT-134A, respectively. Further development of the Musketeer design culminated in the Beechcraft Model 76 Duchess, a twin-engine aircraft. Though production ceased in 1983, the Musketeer remains a significant aircraft in aviation history, appreciated for its versatility and role as a popular trainer aircraft for many flying schools.

The Beechcraft B23 Musketeer Custom, introduced in 1968, marked a significant step in the Musketeer line. This variant incorporated the Lycoming O-360-A4J engine, boosting power to 180 bhp (130 kW), a considerable increase over previous models. When properly equipped, it received approval for limited aerobatics. The B23 represented a refined iteration of the Musketeer design, showcasing improvements in power and performance, making it a desirable choice for pilots seeking enhanced capabilities within the light aircraft category.

This airplane fell out of annual for too long, and the cost of getting it airworthy again was too much for the prior owner to invest in. It will make a great parts plane, and it will live on keeping the Musketeer fleet in the air for years to come. We expect to recover parts and components, such as...

Clinton McJenkin

Sales & Marketing Director

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