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-generation Colt Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) has received full FAA ASTM certification, making it ready for production.
- The Colt features a 100-horsepower Rotax engine, advanced Dynon SkyView HDX avionics, and a robust design exceeding ASTM stress standards, offering a 105-knot cruise speed.
- TAM plans to ramp up production, aiming for 1-3 aircraft per month by next year, and offers the affordably priced Colt, starting from $156,000, for flight training and recreational use.
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