# Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0033001
- Manufacturer (registry): AIRCRAFT MFG & DEVELOPMENT CO
- Model: CH 2000
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS TA5CH](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TA5CH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Zenair Ltd.
- Registered aircraft: 38
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aircraft-mfg-development-ch-2000

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-11-58](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-58): Landing Gear, Nose: Zenair CH2000 Nose Landing Gear Weld Cracking. Issued Sep 27, 2011
- [SAIB CE-04-29](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-29): . Issued Dec 9, 2003
- [SAIB CE-04-28](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-28): . Issued Dec 8, 2003
- [SAIB CE-03-37](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-03-37): . Issued May 20, 2003

## Registered aircraft (38)

- [N148BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148BS): [Hodges Mitchell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGES%20MITCHELL), [Powder Springs, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Powder%20Springs), built 2004, S/N 20-1030
- [N17KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17KA): [Tindeland Steve T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TINDELAND%20STEVE%20T), [Corpus Christi, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Corpus%20Christi), built 2000, S/N 20-0044
- [N203LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N203LF): [Action Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACTION%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Idaho Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Idaho%20Falls), S/N 20-1018
- [N2082H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2082H): [Walker John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20JOHN%20R), [Spring, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spring), S/N 20-0045
- [N214LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N214LF): [Horsman Dewey D Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORSMAN%20DEWEY%20D%20JR), [Crestview, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Crestview), built 2004, S/N 20-1031
- [N215KY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215KY): [Sparrow Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPARROW%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Marietta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Marietta), built 2004, S/N 20-1045
- [N215LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215LF): [Lf Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LF%20AVIATION%20INC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2004, S/N 20-1032
- [N216LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216LF): [Eralet Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERALET%20INC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 2004, S/N 20-1034
- [N220HG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220HG): [Arjay Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARJAY%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Colleyville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Colleyville), built 2001, S/N 20-0056
- [N263AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N263AM): [Carmichael Joel E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARMICHAEL%20JOEL%20E), [Greensboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Greensboro), S/N 20-1049
- [N264AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N264AM): [X Aviation Ventures Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/X%20AVIATION%20VENTURES%20CORP), [Granville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Granville), S/N 20-1050
- [N269AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269AM): [Bekraoui Hicham](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEKRAOUI%20HICHAM), [Pasadena, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pasadena), built 2004, S/N 20-1036
- [N280AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N280AM): [Sabol John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SABOL%20JOHN), [Smithville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Smithville), built 2004, S/N 20-1041
- [N283AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N283AM): [Gulfport, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Gulfport), built 2004, S/N 20-1048, Registration pending
- [N314LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N314LF): [Enalas Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENALAS%20CORP), [Bayonne, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Bayonne), built 2004, S/N 20-1027
- [N334LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N334LF): [Riley Chance](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RILEY%20CHANCE), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), S/N 20-1026
- [N470AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N470AM): [Southeast Lsa LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHEAST%20LSA%20LLC), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), S/N 20-0047
- [N604AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N604AM): [Toktay Omer K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOKTAY%20OMER%20K), [Kalamazoo, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Kalamazoo), S/N 20-1010
- [N605PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N605PF): [Baez Asael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAEZ%20ASAEL), [Shillington, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Shillington), built 2004, S/N 20-1035
- [N608AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N608AM): [Enalas Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENALAS%20CORP), [Bayonne, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Bayonne), S/N 20-1016
- [N613AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N613AM): [W & A Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/W%20%26%20A%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Greenville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greenville), built 2004, S/N 20-1038
- [N622AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N622AM): [Kv Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KV%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 2003, S/N 20-1023
- [N63MK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63MK): [Peterson Grant](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSON%20GRANT), [Mclean, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Mclean), built 2000, S/N 20-0051
- [N643AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N643AM): [Kirkpatrick Jon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIRKPATRICK%20JON), [Crowley, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Crowley), S/N 20-0054
- [N644AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N644AM): [Rutkosky Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUTKOSKY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), S/N 20-0060
- [N668AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N668AM): [Center Line Aviation Limited](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTER%20LINE%20AVIATION%20LIMITED), [Brookville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Brookville), built 2002, S/N 20-1008
- [N669AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N669AM): [Forry Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORRY%20ANTHONY), [Athens, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Athens), built 2003, S/N 20-1025
- [N677NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N677NA): [Dunbar Dallas Alton III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNBAR%20DALLAS%20ALTON%20III), [Bluffton, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Bluffton), built 2004, S/N 20-1029
- [N800VH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N800VH): [Wunsch Donald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WUNSCH%20DONALD%20L), [Reedsville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Reedsville), built 2003, S/N 20-1012
- [N801VH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N801VH): [Yang Puyu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YANG%20PUYU), [Palacios, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Palacios), S/N 20-1011
- [N8500C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8500C): [Arcoraci Deon P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARCORACI%20DEON%20P), [Sparta, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Sparta), S/N 20-0057
- [N8500U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8500U): [Global First Capital Aviation Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOBAL%20FIRST%20CAPITAL%20AVIATION%20GROUP%20LLC), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), S/N 20-0062
- [N8500Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8500Z): [Kreilich Jonathan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KREILICH%20JONATHAN%20E), [Rogerson, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rogerson), built 2002, S/N 20-1003
- [N8501Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8501Q): [Lilly James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LILLY%20JAMES%20E), [Alamosa, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Alamosa), built 2002, S/N 200066
- [N8501R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8501R): [Barnes Jonathan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNES%20JONATHAN), [Sandy, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Sandy), built 2001, S/N 200067
- [N8502F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8502F): [Ortiz John Pasqual III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORTIZ%20JOHN%20PASQUAL%20III), [Loma Linda, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Loma%20Linda), built 2002, S/N 20-1001
- [N8927P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8927P): [Smith Tracy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20TRACY%20L), [Middletown, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Middletown), built 2000, S/N 20-0049
- [N91RZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91RZ): [Sacco Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACCO%20ANTHONY), [Folsom, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Folsom), built 2003, S/N 20-1014

## NTSB investigations (20)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN25LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA091), Feb 2, 2025: Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 (N334LF), Ennis, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel planning which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA115), Feb 25, 2023: Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 (N8500Z), Mulino, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA242), Jun 9, 2022: AMD CH2000 (N364AM), Gladewater, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain/attain aircraft control during a go-around from a bounced landing that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA147), Feb 28, 2020: Zenair CH 2000 (N677NA), Ocala, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosewheel collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA006), Oct 6, 2018: Zenair CH 2000 (N642AM), Topeka, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA18LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA175), Jun 20, 2018: Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 (N239AM), Newburyport, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for existing crosswind conditions during the final approach and landing flare, which led to the airplane drifting left of the runway, and his delayed…
- [NTSB ERA17LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA078), Jan 5, 2017: Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 (N683AM), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while attempting a short-field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR14LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA153), Mar 6, 2014: Zenair CH2T (N285AM), Woodland, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor icing, which resulted in an off-airport landing into trees.
- [NTSB WPR12FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA378), Aug 30, 2012: Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 (N651AM), Nephi, UT, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control due to an encounter with a microburst/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA07CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA130), May 15, 2007: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 (N363AM), Merced, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during a simulated power loss after takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was…
- [NTSB SEA07CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA091), Apr 3, 2007: AC Mfg & Dev't CH 2000 (N368AM), Madera, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
- [NTSB LAX06CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA203), Jun 10, 2006: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2000 (N280AM), Chandler, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's delayed remedial actions, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the initial takeoff climb. The…
- [NTSB ATL05CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA134), Jul 18, 2005: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2000 (N240AM), Winston-Salem, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA108), Apr 25, 2005: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH-2000 (N215LF), Panhandle, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper compensation for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the crosswind and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX05LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA083), Dec 17, 2004: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH-2000 (N285AM), Jean, NV, minor damage. Probable cause: an in-flight separation of the left cockpit door due to the failure of the hinges from repeated exposure to wind or propeller slip stream forces while in the open position. The hinge failures were…
- [NTSB DEN05CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA018), Nov 2, 2004: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 (N8504G), Salt Lake City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the dual student's high flare resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DEN04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA090), Jun 14, 2004: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. Aleros CH 2000 (N8502F), West Jordan, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the low altitude and high airspeed, resulting in an unstabilized approach.
- [NTSB ATL04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA087), Mar 28, 2004: Aircraft Mfg & Development Alarus CH2T (N605AM), Bay Minette, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor was the…
- [NTSB MIA03CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA151), Jul 25, 2003: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2T (N643AM), Crystal River, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot 's failure to maintain control while landing in crosswind which resulted in airplane departing the runway and incurring damage.
- [NTSB DEN03LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA027), Jan 2, 2003: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2000 (N8500R), Milford, UT, destroyed. Probable cause: the inadequate altitude chosen by the flight instructor, resulting in inadequate clearance and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the instructor's failure to…

## FAA accident and incident reports (38)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20250201013809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250201013809A), Feb 1, 2025: Aircraft Mfg & Development Co CH 2000 (N334LF), Ennis, TX, Substantial damage. Forced landing to a grassy field 6 miles short of T41
- [Accident 20230224014339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230224014339A), Feb 24, 2023: Aircraft Mfg & Development Co CH 2000 (N8500Z), Canby, OR, Substantial damage. On 2/24/23 the airplane departed sutter county airport (O52) at approximately 14:30 LCL enroute to fairways airport (OG20) for a planned trip lasting 4 hours.…
- [Accident 20220609022889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220609022889A), Jun 9, 2022: Aircraft Mfg & Development Co CH 2000 (N364AM), Gladewater, TX, Substantial damage. During landing, the Aircraft bounced twice, the pilot attempted a go-around, and failed to properly control the Aircraft once power had been applied. The…
- [Accident 20200228000839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200228000839A), Feb 28, 2020: Aircraft Mfg & Development Co CH 2000 (N677NA), Ocala, FL, Substantial damage. As the plane landed it bounced. The pilot pushed the controls forward causing the plane to land on the nose. The plane started to porpoise, the prop then…
- [Accident 20181005016719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181005016719A), Oct 5, 2018: Aircraft Mfg & Development Co CH 2000 (N642AM), Topeka, KS, Substantial damage. Pilot statement: On Friday, October 5, 2018 at approximately 2310Z I took off from runway 18 at ktop (Topeka Billard) in CH2000 alarus N642AM. This was my…
- [Accident 20180620013619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180620013619A), Jun 20, 2018: Aircraft Mfg & Development Co CH 2000 (N239AM), Newburyport, MA, Substantial damage. The event occurred at plum island airport (2B2) in Newburyport, Massachusetts at 1240 pm. The airman departed portland, Maine to plum island. The airman…
- [Accident 20170105024179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170105024179A), Jan 5, 2017: Aircraft Mfg & Development Co CH 2000 (N683AM), Kennesaw, GA, Destroyed. Pilot made takeoff from kryy, appeared to be attempting a short field takeoff. Aircraft appeared to be drifting toward the trees, pilot did not correct until…
- [Accident 20140305003229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140305003229A), Mar 5, 2014: Aircraft Mfg & Development Co CH2000 (N285AM), Dunnigan, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft lost power and landed in a field
- [Accident 20120830018839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120830018839A), Aug 30, 2012: Zenair Ltd. CH2000 (N651AM), Nephi, UT, Destroyed, 2 fatal. After one hour of flight to meet the insurance requirements five hour minimum, the pilots departed in the Nephi Municipal Airport in heavy rain and gusty…
- [Incident 20120629028919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120629028919I), Jun 29, 2012: Aircraft Mfg & Development Co CH 2000 (N215KY), Hartford, CT, Minor damage. Student pilot reported that upon landing, experienced some cross wind component and when the Aircraft flared it landed hard. Evidence supports there was a hard…
- [Incident 20120305002519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120305002519I), Mar 5, 2012: Aircraft Mfg & Development Co CH 2000 (N361AM), Atwater, CA, Minor damage. Upon touchdown, the nose landing gear broke off. The pilot performed normal landing, unaware of the nose landing gear. When Aircraft slowed, the prop hit the…
- [Incident 20120205004919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120205004919I), Feb 5, 2012: Aircraft Mfg & Development Co CH 2000 (N17KA), Corona, CA, Minor damage. Aicraft departed runway 7 at kajo. Upon rotation, Aircraft became uncontrollable and was forced to make a hard landing causing a propeller strike, and…
- [Incident 20110418006869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110418006869I), Apr 18, 2011: Zinair CH 2000 (N285AM), Stockton, CA, No damage. During a VFR training flight the aircraft engine lost power. The flight instructor took control of the aircraft and landed in an open area in Stockton, CA.
- [Incident 20101201052329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101201052329I), Dec 1, 2010: Aircraft Mf CH 2000 (N644AM), Amarillo, TX, Minor damage. On December 1, 2010, at 1:30 CST, the instructor and student were flight training in N644AM. They departed on runway 22 at Rick Husband Amarillo international…
- [Incident 20100524005879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100524005879I), May 24, 2010: Aircraft Mf CH 2000 (N366AM), Atwater, CA, Minor damage. Student pilot with instructor was practicing stop and go takeoffs and landings. On the second landing the student began his flare approx 100 feet AGL and…
- [Incident 20091226053529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091226053529I), Dec 26, 2009: Aircraft Mf CH 2000 (N364AM), Foley, AL, Minor damage. On December 26, 2009, Mr. Ronald ryals a student pilot departed ferguson airport(82J) for a solo cross country to Foley municipal (5R4). Upon arrival at 5R4…
- [Incident 20090207003629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090207003629I), Feb 7, 2009: Acftmg CH2000 (N8508A), Andalusia/Opp, AL, Minor damage. On February 07, 2009, a student pilot operating N8508A, was returning from kmvc after performing a touch and go. While attempting to land at 79J Andalusia,…
- [Incident 20081231854759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081231854759I), Dec 31, 2008: Zinair CH2000 (N605PF), Dubuque, IA, Minor damage. (-23) During student pilot touch and go landing operation the nose gear failed resulting in a prop strike and sudden engine stoppage.
- [Incident 20080810842379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080810842379I), Aug 10, 2008: Zinair CH2000 (N376AM), Merced, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On 08/10/2008 at approx 2130 at CH2000, N376AM, piloted by a private pilot (pending; issued 06/19/2008), made an uncontrollable landing at mce (Merced.…
- [Incident 20080620840039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080620840039I), Jun 20, 2008: Zinair CH2000 (N378AM), Merced, CA, Minor damage. (-23) While performing a warm engine start, follwing the instructions of the instructor pilot (CFI) and the pilot operating handbook (POH), the student pilot…
- [Incident 20080612848729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080612848729I), Jun 12, 2008: Zenair CH2000 (N367AM), Los Banos, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On 6/12/2008 an alarus CH2000 with a student pilot at the controls on his first solo flight made his first landing on rwy 32 at Los Banos, CA (lsn) at…
- [Incident 20080423838129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080423838129I), Apr 23, 2008: Zinair CH2000 (N613AM), Carrollton, GA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot incurred a hard landing, bouncing the aircraft and folding the nose landing gear strut back under the aircraft, resulting in a propeller strike.
- [Incident 20070919019739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070919019739I), Sep 19, 2007: Zinair CH2000 (N605PF), Dubuque, IA, Minor damage. (-23) Student pilot was performing a touch and go landing on runway 31. After touchdown, the aircraft rolled about 100 feet when it began to wobble and pull to…
- [Accident 20070515009509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070515009509A), May 15, 2007: Zinair CH2000 (N363AM), Atwater, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 5/15/2007, at 1315 PDT, zenair CH-2000 aircraft, N363AM, sustained substantial structural damage when it crashed on takeoff from runway 30 at merced…
- [Accident 20070403005939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070403005939A), Apr 3, 2007: Zinair CH2000 (N368AM), Madera, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Student pilot on second supervised solo operation. Landed and porpoised finally hitting on nose wheel and hitting propeller on the runway. Counseled…
- [Incident 20061103025169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061103025169I), Nov 3, 2006: Zinair CH2000 (N240AM), Mount Airy, NC, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed st. simons island, mckinnon airport, ga at 9:50 enroute to mt. Airy airport (mwk). While approaching mwk on a 3 mile final for runway…
- [Accident 20060610013429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060610013429A), Jun 10, 2006: Zinair CH2000 (N280AM), Chandler, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Cft was giving dual instruction to pre-solo student. Student was attempting a soft field takeoff, when the CFI said he "froze up" and applied too much…
- [Accident 20050718017109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050718017109A), Jul 18, 2005: Zinair CH2000 (N240AM), Winston Salem, NC, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft landed at int at approximately 1530 with student and instructor on board. Instructor gave the student additional ground training and then…
- [Accident 20050425005569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050425005569A), Apr 25, 2005: Zinair CH2000 (N215LF), Panhandle, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) During an instructional flight on April 25, 2005, at approximately 1330 CDT, N215LF, a zenair aircraft, model CH2000, was being controlled by a student…
- [Incident 20050204000649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050204000649I), Feb 4, 2005: Zinair CH2000 (N650AM), Stillwater, OK, Minor damage. (-23) Student was on his third solo flight. After completing two normal touch and goes, his third landing was hard on the nose gear. The nose gear collapsed…
- [Accident 20041102027319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041102027319A), Nov 2, 2004: Zinair CH2000 (N8504G), Salt Lake City, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) The flight was a training flight to practice basic flight maneuvers with an instructor and student pilot with about 12 hours flight time on board. The…
- [Accident 20040614010239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040614010239A), Jun 14, 2004: Zinair CH2000 (N8502F), Salt Lake City, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) Student pilot. N1802F attempted a landing at slc airport #2, bounced hard and performed a go around. On the next attempt to land Mr. Adams settled a…
- [Accident 20040328004929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040328004929A), Mar 28, 2004: Zinair CH2000 (N605AM), Bay Minette, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he took off from cobb county airport-mccollum field, atlanta, Georgia (ryy) enroute VFR to fairhope, Alabama (4R4) at 0230 hours. He…
- [Accident 20030101000099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030101000099A), Jan 1, 2003: Zinair CH2000 (N8500R), Milford, UT, Destroyed. (-23) Instructor and student departed cedar city, UT (cdc) under visual flight rules and flew the VOR direct toward delta, UT (dta). They climbed to 8500',…
- [Incident 20021213033792I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021213033792I), Dec 13, 2002: Zinair CH2000 (N8501Q), Salt Lake City, UT, Minor damage. (-23) N6367X, a CE-402 operated by transportations systems, inc., taxied south on taxiway "k" at Salt Lake City International Airport after landing on runway…
- [Incident 20020714015559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020714015559I), Jul 14, 2002: Zinair CH2000 (N8500R), Salt Lake City, UT, Minor damage. (-23) On July 14, 2002, Mr. Phillip white was giving dual instruction to Mr. Rodriguez in a CH-2000, N8500R. During takeoff from the Salt Lake City…
- [Incident 20020410008399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020410008399I), Apr 10, 2002: Zinair CH2000 (N2082H), Corona, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Student pilot landed normally and then lost control of aircraft resulting in skid which led to the aircraft running off the runway into the grass. This…
- [Incident 20011016027409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011016027409I), Oct 16, 2001: Zinair CH2000 (N17KA), Nashua, NH, Minor damage. (-23) Student on third solo flight made a hard landing which broke the nose gear. One person was on board with no injury or fire.

## Service difficulty reports (16)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2013FA0000477](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000477), Aug 22, 2013: STRUT. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK ON THE NOSE STRUT PLATE WHERE THE FRONT BOLTS ATTACH TO THE NOSE WHEEL FORK. IT WAS DETECTED 40 HRS AFTER THE LAST INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2012FA0000255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000255), Apr 29, 2012: OIL COOLER. CRACKED. PILOT REPORTED ODOR OF BURNED ELECTRICAL WIRING FOLLOWED BY ENGINE OIL ENTERING CABIN AT FOOT PEDAL AREA, LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATED. EMERGENCY LANDI
- [SDR 2012FA0000151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000151), Mar 6, 2012: WHEEL. BROKEN. DURING LANDING, THE PILOT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE MAIN GEAR AND THE THE PILOT LOWERED THE NOSE TO THE GROUND, UPON GROUND CONTACT, THE NOSE WHEEL SEPARATION FROM NO
- [SDR 2010FA0001243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001243), Dec 13, 2010: LEG ASSY. FATIGUED. ON DECEMBER 1, 2010, ACFT WAS ON A LOCAL TRAINING FLIGHT AND IN THE PATTERN PRACTICING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. FIRST LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL, ON SECOND LANDING TH
- [SDR 2006FA0000036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000036), Jan 12, 2006: MUFFLER. CRACKED. TAILPIPE CRACKED WHERE WELDED TO CAN, CRACKED .7500 OF WAY AROUND TAILPIPE LETTING EXHAUST INTO CABIN HEAT SHROUD. PART TOTAL TIME IN SERVICE OF 80 HRS. FOUND D
- [SDR 2006FA0000035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000035), Jan 12, 2006: MUFFLER. CRACKED. TAILPIPE CRACKED WHERE WELDED TO CAN, CRACKED .7500 OF WAY AROUND TAILPIPE LETTING EXHUAST INTO CABIN HEAT SHROUD. PART TOTAL TIME IN SERVE OF 80 HRS. FOUND DUR
- [SDR 2003FA0000420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000420), Apr 22, 2003: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION THE UPPER HORITONTAL (Z) ON THE FIREWALL WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS IS THE LATER REINFORCED VERSION REV. 4. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED FROM THE HOLE W
- [SDR 2003FA0000419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000419), Apr 22, 2003: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION THE UPPER HORITONTAL (Z) ON THE FIREWALL WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS IS THE LATER REINFORCED VERSION REV. 4. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED FROM THE HOLE W
- [SDR 2003FA0000385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000385), Mar 13, 2003: EXHAUST PIPE. DEFECTIVE. THIS IS THE SECOND REPORT OF FINDING THE ABOVE COMPONENT DEFECTIVE. THEY ARE CRACKING BEHIND THE MUFFLER SHROUD AND CANNOT BE SEEN WITHOUT REMOVAL OF THE SHROUD
- [SDR 2003FA0000208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000208), Feb 7, 2003: NUT. FAILED. ON BOTH STABILATOR HINGE BOLTS THE NYLON LOCKNUTS BACKED OFF DUE TO THE NYLON PART OF THE NUT BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE NUT ITSELF. THIS HAPPENED IN APPROXIMAT
- [SDR 2003FA0000209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000209), Feb 1, 2003: NUT. FAILED. ON BOTH STABILATOR HNGE BOLTS THE NYLON LOCKNUTS BACKED OFF DUE TO THE NYLON PART OF THE NUT BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE NUT ITSELF. THIS HAPPENED IN APPROXIMATE
- [SDR 2003FA0000219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000219), Mar 14, 2002: EXHAUST PIPE. CRACKED. ASSEMBLIES ARE CRACKING WITH LESS THAN 100 HOURS IN SERVICE SINCE NEW. THE CRACKS ARE UNDER THE CABIN HEAT SHROUD AND CAN NOT BE SEEN UNLESS THE SHROUD IS REMOV
- [SDR 2000ZZZX406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX406), Jan 28, 2000: SLIP JOINT. LEAKING. PILOT REPORTED EXHAUST SMELL IN THE COCKPIT. UPON INVEST, FOUND A SLIP JOINT ABOVE AND FWD OF HEATER MUFF ALLOWING EXHAUST TO ENTER HEAT MUFF. AREA HAD EXCESSIV
- [SDR 99ZZZX2234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2234), Apr 28, 1999: SLIP JOINT. LEAKING. SLIP JOINT LEAKING ON ENGINE EXHAUST.
- [SDR CA970904041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970904041), Aug 22, 1997: LATCH. FAILED. (CAN) LATCH OPENED IN-FLIGHT RESULTING IN DOOR SEPARATING FROM AIRCRAFT. LATCH TOO EASY TO OPEN, ONE PLANE MOTION, TWO NOTCHES. BULKY CLOTHING OR IN THIS CASE A
- [SDR 97ZZZX2608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2608), Mar 24, 1997: BRAKE LINE. FAILED. DURING TAXI INSTRUCTION, RT MLG BRAKE ASSY FAILED. INSPECTION OF BRAKE PRESSURE DETERMINED THE .25 INCH NYLON TUBING (CLEAR) HAD A BUBBLE FORMED IN THE LINE AND

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (70, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02119SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01229SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02442AK PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%202): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC
- [STC SA02015SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02015SE-D): Installation of Garmin G500 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01692SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA02016SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02016SE-D): Installation of Garmin GTS 800, GTS 820 or GTS 850 Traffic System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02018SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02018SE-D): Provisions installation of Garmin GPS/XM Antennas in accordance with FAA Approved Model List (AML) SA02018SE-D, dated January 4, 2011, or later FAA approved revision, and FAA Approved GPS/XM Antenna STC Master Drawing List, Document No.: 005-00638-01, Revision 1 , approved on January 4, 2011, or later FAA approved revision. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc

All 70: https://openairdocs.org/model/aircraft-mfg-development-ch-2000/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Zenair CH 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/zenair-ch-2000): 17 registered aircraft, registry code 9950100

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