# Service difficulty reports: Zenair CH 2000 A list on [Zenair CH 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/zenair-ch-2000.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2013FA0000477](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000477.md): Strut · cracked · Aug 22, 2013 · N367AM · Zinair CH2000 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle > 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.md): Oil Cooler · cracked · Apr 29, 2012 · N263AM · Zinair CH2000 · Engine Oil Cooler > PILOT 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 ENGIN - [SDR 2012FA0000151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000151.md): Wheel · broken · Mar 6, 2012 · N361AM · Zinair CH2000 · Wheel/Ski/Float > 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 NOSE WHEEL STRUT. THE NOSE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET SUPPORT BROKE AWAY FROM THE VERTICAL STRUT TUBE. THE - [SDR 2010FA0001243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001243.md): Leg Assy · fatigued · Dec 13, 2010 · N644AM · Zinair CH2000 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear > 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 THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE MAINS, THEN THE NOSE TOUCHED DOWN, THE INSTRUCTOR THOUGHT THE NOSE TIRE H - [SDR 2006FA0000036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000036.md): Muffler · cracked · Jan 12, 2006 · N9229 · Zinair CH2000 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > 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 DURING 50 HR OIL CHANGE. - [SDR 2006FA0000035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000035.md): Muffler · cracked · Jan 12, 2006 · N9229 · Zinair CH2000 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > 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 DURING 50 HR OIL CHANGE. - [SDR 2003FA0000420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000420.md): Structure · cracked · Apr 22, 2003 · N30ZA · Zinair CH2000 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall > 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 WHERE THE NOSE GEAR STRUT COMES THROUGH TO THE OUTSIDE FORWARD EDGE.THE PLASTIC STOP UNDER THE (Z) WA - [SDR 2003FA0000419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000419.md): Structure · cracked · Apr 22, 2003 · N30ZA · Zinair CH2000 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall > 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 WHERE THE NOSE GEAR STRUT COMES THROUGH TO THE OUTSIDE FORWARD EDGE.THE PLASTIC STOP UNDER THE (Z) WA - [SDR 2003FA0000385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000385.md): Exhaust Pipe · defective · Mar 13, 2003 · N8500Z · Zinair CH2000 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > 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. THIS ALLOWS EXHAUST GASES TO ENTER THE COCKPIT WHEN THE HEATER IS UTILIZED. THE CRACK LENGTH IS - [SDR 2003FA0000208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000208.md): Nut · failed · Feb 7, 2003 · N668AM · Zinair CH2000 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > 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 APPROXIMATELY 100 HOURS TSN. - [SDR 2003FA0000209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000209.md): Nut · failed · Feb 1, 2003 · N649AM · Zinair CH2000 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > 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 APPROXIMATELY 100 HOURS TSN - [SDR 2003FA0000219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000219.md): Exhaust Pipe · cracked · Mar 14, 2002 · N8500Z · Zinair CH2000 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > 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 REMOVED. NUMEROUS CRACKS HAVE ALSO BEEN FOUND IN OTHER AREAS OF THESE ASSEMBLIES. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT - [SDR 2000ZZZX406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX406.md): Slip Joint · leaking · Jan 28, 2000 · N32ZA · Zinair CH2000 · Engine Exhaust System > 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 EXCESSIVE EXHAUST STAINS AND SCAT HOSE ON INTAKE SIDE OF THE MUFF WAS BRITTLE AND HEAT DAMAGED. FACTOR - [SDR 99ZZZX2234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2234.md): Slip Joint · leaking · Apr 28, 1999 · N35ZA · Zinair CH2000 · Engine Exhaust System > SLIP JOINT LEAKING ON ENGINE EXHAUST. - [SDR CA970904041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970904041.md): Latch · failed · Aug 22, 1997 · Zinair CH2000 · Passenger/Crew Doors > (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 KNEE BOARD WORN BY THE PILOT ON RAISING THE KNEE OPENED LATCH. - [SDR 97ZZZX2608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2608.md): Brake Line · failed · Mar 24, 1997 · N25ZA · Zinair CH2000 · Landing Gear Brake System > 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 HAD RUPTURED AT THAT POINT. DURING TAXI INST, IT IS BELIEVED THE STUDENT MAINTAINED PRESSURE ON T ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'CH2000' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/zenair-ch-2000/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.