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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 9950100

Manufacturer (registry)
ZENAIR LTD
Model
CH 2000
Registry code
9950100
Registered
17 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSTA5CH
Holder
Zenair Ltd.

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

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Aircraft by year built · 33

1992Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2005In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

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Registered aircraft · 17

N200ZALawrence James D · Woodbridge, VABuilt 1995 · S/N 20-0003N24ZASmart Guys Computing LLC · Chandler, AZBuilt 1996 · S/N 200024N25ZAAngels Wings LLC · Chambersburg, PABuilt 1997 · S/N 20-0025
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NTSB investigations · 9

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 4 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA23WA079Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAMD CH2000 · La Isabela, Dominican RepublicFeb 16, 2023 · N515DF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · Naples, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.May 7, 2018 · N699ZA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA362Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · McAllen, TXThe flight instructor's loss of airplane control while departing in gusting wind conditions that were conducive to low-level wind shear.Aug 17, 2015 · N26ZA · DestroyedNTSB ERA12CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · Warrenton, VAThe student pilot's failure to follow instruction and to relinquish control of the airplane to the flight instructor in a timely manner, which resulted in a runway excursion.Feb 13, 2012 · N200ZA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · Tooele, UTThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.Apr 22, 2006 · N8503J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenair CH2000 · Wentzville, MOThe improper selection of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing encountered by the pilot and the night light condition.Nov 16, 2001 · N33ZA · DestroyedNTSB CHI01LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair CH2000 · Springfield, ILthe loose carburetor heat control clamp bolt and carburetor heat not available to the pilot. Factors were the low altitude, the carburetor icing conditions, the fence and the security gate.Oct 21, 2000 · N420ZA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · St. Louis, MOthe student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.Oct 6, 1999 · N25ZA · Substantial damageNTSB BFO96LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · Saluda, VAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go around.Oct 22, 1995 · N9151Z · Destroyed
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  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('9950100')
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FAA incident reports · 17

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20210427007349IZenair CH 2000 · Ann Arbor, MIN94SK declared an emergency on final for the left-hand door departing the aircraft. The aircraft was able to land safety and taxi into parking with no further assistance.Apr 27, 2021 · N94SK · Minor damageAccident 20180507024209AZenair CH 2000 · Naples, FLWhen: may 7, 2018 Where: aircraft N699ZA had a planned VFR flight to get practice in class d airspace. It was a solo flight, which originated from immokalee airport (kimm) for some touch and go landings and it ended up back at Naples airport (kapf). While…May 7, 2018 · N699ZA · Substantial damageIncident 20141025023259IZenair CH 2000 · Sanford, FLOn October 25, 2014 at 1400Z, the PIC of N536CB departed rwy 27 with (1) passenger and during rotation, the pilot reported to ATC the LH canopy door had become ajar and requested clearance to return to sfb. The PIC was unable to close the canopy door during…Oct 25, 2014 · N536CB · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 16

SDR 2013FA0000477Strut · crackedFOUND 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.Aug 22, 2013 · N367AM · Zinair CH2000 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 2012FA0000255Oil Cooler · crackedPILOT REPORTED ODOR OF BURNED ELECTRICAL WIRING FOLLOWED BY ENGINE OIL ENTERING CABIN AT FOOT PEDAL AREA, LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATED. EMERGENCY LANDING, SAFELY LANDED APPROX 5 MINUTES AFTER FIRST NOTICING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOSS. FOUND ENGINApr 29, 2012 · N263AM · Zinair CH2000 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 2012FA0000151Wheel · brokenDURING 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 NOSE WHEEL STRUT. THE NOSE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET SUPPORT BROKE AWAY FROM THE VERTICAL STRUT TUBE. THEMar 6, 2012 · N361AM · Zinair CH2000 · Wheel/Ski/Float
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STCs that may be installed · 70

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

STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA12428CHInstallation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS)Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO CorporationSTC SA12406WIInstallation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display SystemGarmin International Inc.
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 200038 registered aircraftRegistry code 0033001
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