IndUS Aviation explained

IndUS Aviation
Foundation:1994
Founder:Ram Pattisapu, M.D.[1]
Fate:Out of business
Defunct:2017
Location City:Dallas, Texas
Location Country:United States
Industry:Aerospace
Products:Kit aircraft

IndUS Aviation was American light aircraft manufacturer founded in 1994 that was headquartered in Dallas, Texas at the Dallas Executive Airport. While it was in business the company manufactured variants of the Thorp T-211 and the T-111, originally designed by John Thorp. Sub-assembly and component manufacturing was contracted out to the Indian company Taneja Aerospace & Aviation with final assembly at the company's Dallas factory.[2]

IndUS Aviation was developing an improved version of the Thorp T-211 which they called the Thorpedo LP.

By February 2010 the company had 28 aircraft delivered and registered with the FAA, including one T-11 Sky Skooter and 27 T-211s.[3]

In March 2010, due to the Great Recession, the company entered a reorganization. By March 2017 the company reorganization was still indicated as underway.[4] By mid-2017 the company website had been blanked and the company was likely no longer in business.[5]

Products

SkySkooter (T-111)
  • The SkySkooter is based on the T-111 with an 850NaN0 Jabiru 2200 engine and is accepted as a light-sport aircraft.
    Thorpedo (T211)
  • The Thorpedo is based on the Thorp T211 with a lighter 1200NaN0 Jabiru 3300 engine and it is accepted as a light-sport aircraft.[6]
    Certified T211
  • This aircraft is an FAA certified Thorp T211, similar to the original model and has a 1000NaN0 Continental O-200A engine. It is available in two variants, one with VFR avionics and another with IFR equipment.
    Thorpedo DP
  • A prototype diesel-powered variant of the T-211 was produced in 2008, it is fitted with a WAM 120 two-stroke inverted diesel engine.[7]

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    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Indus prepares Thorpedo delivery after winning certification. 2010-02-16. Flight International. June 2005.
    2. Web site: IndUS Aviation, Inc. . 2010-02-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080626023653/http://www.indusav.com/indusav/new%20company.htm . 2008-06-26 . dead .
    3. Web site: FAA REGISTRY - Make / Model Inquiry Results. 2010-02-17. Federal Aviation Administration. February 2010.
    4. Web site: About Us - History. 3 March 2017. IndUS Aviation . https://web.archive.org/web/20170303051619/http://www.indusav.com/New_IndUS/Welcome.html. 3 March 2017. dead.
    5. Web site: IndUS Aviation. 10 August 2020. InduUS Aviation. indusav.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20171010073556/http://indusav.com/New_IndUS/Welcome.html. 10 October 2017. dead.
    6. Web site: SEBRING - IndUS refines Thorpedo design. 2010-02-16. Decker. Jeffrey. January 2008.
    7. Web site: Diesel-Powered LSA Debuts at Sun 'n Fun. 2010-02-17. 11 April 2008. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101214175035/http://eaa.org/news/2008/2008-04-12_indus.asp. 14 December 2010.

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