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)'s 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, includes Dynon SkyView HDX avionics, and has wings stressed beyond regulatory standards.
- TAM plans to ramp up production from six aircraft this year to two to three per month by next year, with pricing starting at $156,000.
- Positioned as a robust and affordable flight trainer, the Colt is built by skilled ex-U.S. military technicians and is generating high interest from flight schools.
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