Thrush 1820Other Aircraft • Pendleton, IN, USA

This 2026-listed Thrush 1820, offered at $139,000 and based in Pendleton, Indiana, presents a compelling opportunity for operators considering a turbine conversion. The airframe underwent a complete rehabilitation finished in 2021 and has accumulated only 83 hours of operation since. The seller notes the aircraft is “perfect for turbine conversion,” with the Curtiss-Wright 1820 engine and propeller both IRAN’d (inspected and repaired as necessary). The entire exhaust system was rebuilt by Acorn, and the wings were reconstructed with a -41 kit, including new spar webs, .050 leading edges, ribs, end caps, winglets, and paint. Most of the...