TCM to Supply Engines for its Legend Cub

American Legend Aircraft Company announced today that it has signed a long-term purchase agreement with engine supplier Teledyne-Continental Motors (TCM) of Mobile, Alabama. Legend will use the company’s piston engines in its all-new Legend Cub Light-Sport Aircraft design.

American Legend Aircraft Company has conducted a successful flight test program of the Legend Cub powered by a Teledyne-Continental Motors O-200 reciprocating engine. The performance of the aircraft’s O-200 engine was superb according to Legend test pilots. Configured with a Teledyne-Continental Motors O-200 piston engine, the Legend Cub features an electric starter, improved performance over other Cub models, and improved durability in operation.

“We’re delighted to provide the engine for the Legend Cub,” said Chip McClellan of TCM. “This partnership solidifies our position as a leader in the fast growing light-sport aircraft market. The Legend Cub is an exciting new airplane that registers with most pilots as an aircraft born to fly with a Continental engine.”

The O-200 is a proven member of Continental’s family of horizontally-opposed piston engines. It features a basic weight of 170 lbs. Its four 50-cubic-inch cylinders deliver 90-horsepower at 2,475 RPM, and 100-horsepower at 2,750 RPM. This engine has been successfully used on a wide variety of light aircraft including the Cessna 150 and Piper PA-18-90 (and L-18B) Super Cub.

“We are very excited about the capabilities of the O-200 engine and its application on the Legend Cub and Legend FloatCub,” said Tim Elliott, President of American Legend Aircraft Company. “The specifications of the O-200, Continental’s vast expertise, and its leadership in the piston engine market make it an ideal solution for Legend customers.”

Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc., a division of Teledyne Technologies, is a leading provider of aircraft piston engines, ignition systems, spare parts and aviation batteries for the General Aviation industry. Continental has powered many of the industry’s benchmark aircraft for almost 70 years. Continental Motor’s innovations have included opposed aircraft engines, turbo-charging, mechanical and electronic fuel injection.

The Legend Cub is a two-place, single piston-engine powered aircraft designed to meet Light-Sport Aircraft category certification requirements. It will have an empty weight of 850 lbs. The Legend Cub is propelled by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200 engine with electric start. With the optional floats, the aircraft will be capable of water takeoffs and landings. The Legend Cub is bringing back the enjoyment and economics of general aviation aircraft for today’s flying enthusiast.

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