# TCDS TA5CH: Zenair Ltd.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Zenair Ltd.
- Revision: 9
- Revised: October 21, 2011
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Registered aircraft: 55, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a2/57/a257b94139ac5700c0f5195bfbe6736d20a1faf659f190c5d3b78cabfdd08187
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/08A3D1C788ABB00B862579300051F0AC.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TA5CH

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- CH2000

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
Page No.  1  2  3 
Rev. No.  8  9  5 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
TA5CH 
Revision 9 
Zenair 
  CH2000 
October 21, 2011 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. TA5CH 
 
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. TA5CH, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the 
product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations. 
 
Type Certificate Holder: Zenair Ltd. 
 P.O. Box 235 
 Midland, Ontario 
 Canada  L4R 4K8 
 
I - Model CH2000 (Utility Category) Approved July 25, 1995; (Normal Category) Approved January 29, 2003 
 
 Engine Lycoming O-235-N2C with Slick magnetos, MA-3PA carburetor, and Sky-Tec Starter 
 
 Fuel 100/100LL aviation grade 
 
 Oil SAE grades 15W50 or 20W50  (Refer to Lycoming Service Instruction 1014) 
 
 Engine Limits Maximum Takeoff Power 2800 r.p.m. (116 hp) 
  Maximum Continuous Power 2800 r.p.m. (116 hp) 
 
 Propeller and 
  Propeller Limits Sensenich 72-CK-0-46 or 72-CK-0-48 
  Diameter:  Maximum:  72 in (183 cm) 
    Minimum:  70 in (178 cm) 
    No further reduction permitted. 
  No. of Blades: Two 
  Pitch:  46" - 48" 
  Maximum Static at Full Throttle 2750 r.p.m. 
  Minimum Static at Full Throttle 2550 r.p.m. 
 
 Airspeed Limits Vne Never Exceed Speed 139 KCAS 
  Vno Maximum Structural Cruising Speed 104 KCAS 
  V A Maneuvering Speed 104 KCAS   V fe Maximum Flap Extended Speed   99 KCAS  
 C.G. Range Utility Category: 
  +13.8 in to +17.1 in (+350 mm to +435 mm) at 1608 lbs (730 kg) 
  +12.6 in to +17.1 in (+320 mm to +435 mm) at 1475 lbs (670 kg) or less 
  Straight line variation between points given 
 
  Normal Category: 
  +14.5 in to +17.1 in (+368 mm to +435 mm) at 1692 lbs (768 kg) 
  +12.6 in to +17.1 in (+320 mm to +435 mm) at 1475 lbs (670 kg) or less 
  Straight line variation between points given 
 
 Empty Weight 
   C.G. Range None 
 
 Reference Datum Wing Leading Edge at Rib number 4. 
 
 Levelling Means Upper Fuselage Longeron. 
 
 Maximum Weight Utility Category: 
  Takeoff and Landing: 1608 lbs (730 kg) 
  Empty Weight: 1175 lbs (535 kg) 
 
  Normal Category: 
  Takeoff:  1692 lbs (768 kg) 
  Landing:  1608 lbs (730 kg) 
  Empty Weight: 1175 lbs (535 kg) 
 
 Minimum Crew One (1) Pilot. 
 
 No. of Seats Two at +16 in (+400 mm)

TA5CH 2 of 3 
 
 Maximum Baggage 40 lbs (18g) at +50 in (+1,250 mm). 
 
 Fuel Capacity 28 gal (106 lite rs) at +39.4 in (+1,000 mm) 
  Usable: 27.5 gal (104 liters)  (See Note 1) 
 
 Oil Capacity 6 qt (5.7 liters) at -36 in (-914 mm)  (See Note 1) 
 
 Control Surface 
   Movements  
AILERON 15 o ± 1o UP 15 o ± 1o DOWN 
STABILATOR 12 o ± 0.5o T.E. UP 9.5 o ± 0.5o T.E. DOWN 
FLAP  50 o ± 2o DOWN 
RUDDER 21.5 o ± 1.5o left 21.5 o ± 1.5o right 
 
 Manufacturer's  
   Serial Nos. Those aircraft shown to comply with Canadian DOT Aircraft Type Approval A-185.  
The Canadian Department of Transport Certificate of Airworthiness for Export endorsed 
as noted under "Import Requirements" must be submitted for each individual aircraft for 
which application for certification is made. 
 
  Serial Numbers 20-0002 thru 20-0043 and 20-0063 thru 20-0065 inclusive, and Serial Numbers 20-
0069 and subsequent are manufactured by Zenair Ltd. 
 
  Serial Numbers 20-0044 thru 20-0062 and 20-0066 thru 20-0068, and 20-1001 thru 20-1065 were 
manufactured by Aircraft Manufacturing & Development Co. 
 
 Import Requirements A U.S. Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of the Canadian Department 
of Transport "Certificate of Airworthiness for Export" signed by or for the Minister of 
Transport, containing the following statement:  "The aircraft covered by this certificate 
has been examined and found to comply with the data forming the basis for DOT 
Approval No. A-185, (FAA Type Certificate No. TA5CH)". 
 
 Certification 
   Basis FAR 21.29 and FAR 23 effective Februa ry 1, 1965, as amended by 23-1 through 23-42.  
JAR-VLA effective April 26, 1990, through Amendment VLA/92/1 effective 
January 1, 1992, used as a safety equivalence to FAR 23, as provided by AC 23-11. 
 
  FAR 36 dated December 1, 1969, as amended by current amendment as of the date of 
type Certification. 
 
 Production Basis Aircraft Manufactur ing & Development Co. Production Certificate 339CE for Serial Numbers 
20-0044 thru 20-0062, 20-0066 thru 20-0068, and  20-1001 thru 20-1065. 
 
 Equipment The basic required equipment as prescrib ed in the applicable airworthiness regulations 
(see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification.  In addition, the 
following equipment is also required: 
 
  FAA Approved CH2000 Trainer with Lycoming O-235-N2C Airplane Flight Manual 
dated July 25, 1995 or later approved revision. 
  Current empty weight and balance report to include a list of installed equipment. 
 
 Maintenance and 
   Inspection Maintenance and Inspection of this ai rcraft must be carried out according to the most 
recent publication of the Zenair Ltd. CH2000 Trainer with Lycoming O-235-N2C 
Service Manual. 
 
NOTE 1 A current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight 
must be provided with each aircraft at the time of original certification.  The certificated empty weight 
and corresponding center of gravity location must include full oil (2.21 lbs at -36 in.), and unusable 
fuel of 3.31 lbs (1.5 kg) at +39.4 in. 
 
NOTE 2 All placards specified in the FAA Approved Airplane  Flight Manual must be displayed in the airplane 
in the appropriate locations. 
 
NOTE 3 Components which are life limited are listed in Service Manual, Section IIIA.  Revisions to the 
Airworthiness Limitations must be FAA approved.

3 of 3 TA5CH 
 
NOTE 4 The following are approved options: 
 1) IFR configuration 
  Night flying lights 
  Wheel fairings 
  Propeller Spinner 
  Vacuum system plus gyros 
  Wing fuel tank 
  Fuel Capacity: Total: 2 x 14.3 ga l (2 x 54 liters) at +33 in (+850 mm) 
   Usable: 2 x 13.2 gal (2 x 50 liters) 
  Alternate fuselage fuel tank 
  Fuel Capacity: Total: 34.3 gal (130 liters) at +39.4 in (+1,000 mm) 
   Usable: 33.8 gal (128 liters) 
 2) Base airplane as defined in IP L #B is an approved configuration. 
 
NOTE 5 Nose Wheel Travel, right or left 14 degrees ± 1 degree. 
 
NOTE 6 Serial number 20-0022 and subsequent are appr oved for spins as manufactured.  Serial number 
20-0002 through 20-0021 inclusive are approved for spins when modified by Zenair in accordance 
with Inspection Parts List (IPL) #RS. 
 
-- END --
```

## ADs (2, in force first)

- [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

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/aircraft-mfg-development-ch-2000): 38 aircraft (registry code 0033001)
- [Zenair CH 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/zenair-ch-2000): 17 aircraft (registry code 9950100)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (70, first 50)

- [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/tcds/TA5CH/stcs.md

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