Zenair Ltd.
HISTORY
Zenair Ltd has been manufacturing aircraft since 1974. Worldwide, there are over 2000 Zenair aircraft flying in more than 40 countries. The company has established a reputation in the world aircraft community as a stable, professional, knowledgeable and quality aircraft manufacturer. Zenair is in the aircraft kit market industry, selling
aircraft kits to customers, who complete the aircraft at home. Due to new demands in the aircraft market, domestic and international, Zenair is now manufacturing a new certified aircraft, the Alarus CH2000. The Alarus CH 2000 has been in production since early 1996, with already over 150 aircraft flying. The aircraft is FAA certified, Utility / Normal category, IFR/VFR Night, Spin certified. Manufactured out of aluminum, the aircraft is tough and easy to maintain. The Lycoming engine makes this aircraft the perfect choice for flight training. Advanced avionics with EHSI is very popular with students and instructors. see www.newplane.com
Zenair is a Canadian-owned company located in modern production facilities at Huronia Airport, Midland ON, 60 miles North of Toronto. Zenair is recognized as a pioneer in the sport aircraft industry with +30 years experience designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing light aircraft.
Exports sales represent 90% of all sales. Zenair designs have developed an excellent reputation and have each earned the NASAD Seal of Approval.
Mr. Chris Heintz, President and founder of Zenair, is a highly respected aeronautical engineer with over thirteen successful aircraft deigns to his credit. Mr. Heintz is a DAR (Design approval Representative), authorized to 'sign-off' on behalf of the Canadian Ministry of Transport, and is a sought-after light aircraft engineering consultant by governments, universities, organizations, private individuals and other manufacturers.
Prior to creating Zenair, Mr. Heintz had worked for Arospatiale (on the supersonic Concorde jetliner), with Avions Robin, also in France, with Embraer in Brazil, and with de Havilland in Toronto.
Zenair is committed to the advancement of sport aviation, is a member and supporter of the sport Aircraft Manufacturers Association (SAMA), UAA, LAMAC, EAA, RAAC, AOPA, COPA, LAMA, NATA and NASAD, and has been consistently recognized for its
contribution to the industry.
Company Details
Year Established:
1974
Total Sales ($CDN):
$1,000,000 - $5,000,000
Number of Employees:
35
Company Information
Mathieu Heintz
Title:
General Manager
Telephone:
(705) 526-2871
Fax:
(705) 526-8022
Email:
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Chris Heintz
Title:
President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
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Aircraft, Civil, F/W, Two Eng Or Less
The Alarus CH 2000 is a low wing trainer aircraft, all metal,
side by side seating, with classic powerplant. Zenair received
type certification on July 2, 1994. The aircraft has since
undergone many changes and up-dates making it one of the few
trainer aircraft Certified for IFR and Spins. The aircraft is
modern with a large comfortable interior, easy access for both
pilots, and has excellent flight characteristics. The structure
is all metal, making it ideal to maintain. All components are
simple and easy to maintain. The powerplant is classic, using
the Lycoming 0235 engine, which has the highest TBO (Time Before
Overhaul) in the industry.
CH 2000 PERFORMANCE & SPECIFICATIONS
Cruise @ 75% power: 115 mph, 100 kts
Never exceed speed (Vne): 170 mph, 148 kts
Stall speed 50 mph, 44 kts
Rate of climb 760 fpm
Cabin width: 46'
Empty weight (Base Aircraft); 1,6593 lbs.
Gross weight (MTOW): 1,606 lbs.
Useful load: 600 lbs
Powerplant: Lycoming 0-235-N2C, 116 HP
Engine TBO; 2,400 hours
Propeller: Sensenich 72' (Metal)
Fuel Capacity/Burn: 28 U.S. Gal./5.5 Gal./Hr
Design Load (Utility): Positive: 4.4
Factors (Limit): Negative: 2.2
Performance figures at gross weight under standard sea level
atmospheric conditions, specifications and performance figures
are subject to change.
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