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 new-generation Colt Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) has received full FAA ASTM certification.
- The Colt is an affordably priced, robust flight trainer featuring a 100-horsepower Rotax engine, advanced Dynon SkyView HDX avionics, and structural integrity exceeding ASTM standards.
- The company plans to significantly ramp up production, leveraging skilled ex-U.S. military technicians, with prices starting at $156,000.
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