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's (TAM) new Colt Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) has received full FAA ASTM certification.
- The Colt features a 100-horsepower Rotax engine, cruises at 105 knots with efficient fuel burn, and includes advanced Dynon SkyView HDX avionics.
- TAM plans to ramp up production, aiming for six Colts this year and increasing to 2-3 per month next year, with assembly done by ex-U.S. military technicians.
- Positioned as an affordable and robust flight trainer, the Colt-S is priced at $156,000, with an enhanced Colt-SL model available for $167,000.
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