Founded in 2017 at South Texas Regional Airport in Hondo, Texas, startup Texas Aircraft Manufacturing (TAM) made a splash at last summer’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh when they introduced their new-generation Colt Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA). Now, just months later, the company has announced that the Colt has received full FAA ASTM (American Society for Testing and Standards) certification.
Texas Aircraft’s Colt S-LSA Receives FAA ASTM Certification
Key Takeaways:
- Texas Aircraft Manufacturing (TAM) has announced that its new-generation Colt Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) has received full FAA ASTM certification.
- The Colt is a robust aircraft, powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax engine and featuring Dynon SkyView HDX avionics, having been stressed up to 6gs in testing, exceeding ASTM standards.
- Designed as an affordable and durable flight trainer, the Colt is garnering high interest from flight schools, though it's also suitable for general recreational flying.
- TAM plans to ramp up production significantly, aiming for six Colts this year and increasing to two to three per month next year, with models starting at $156,000.
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