Zenith CH 2000 Trainer weight & balance

Data source

Owner's Manual Section 2 p.2-2 and 2-5; Section 6 pp.6-2 to 6-8 (Figures 6-1, 6-3, Weight and C.G. Range p.6-8) (pages 18-54 of zenair-ch2000-trainer__owners-manual__rev11-1998-12.pdf) · version type

• Manual prints both kg/m and lb/in; kg and metres used here. Envelope chart is in mm (320, 350, 435 mm) and has been expressed in metres (1 m = 1000 mm per manual).
• Envelope lower edge is not labelled; 400 kg (lowest printed gridline) used as the bottom of the polygon.
• Forward limit 320 mm (22% MAC) up to 670 kg, sloping to 350 mm (24.1% MAC) at 730 kg; aft limit 435 mm (30% MAC) at all weights.
• Intentional spins prohibited with CG aft of 420 mm (16.5 in), with flaps extended, and on S/N 20-0002 to 20-0021 unless modified per Zenair IPL#RS.
• Maximum empty weight 535 kg (1175 lb) with full oil and unusable fuel.
• Occupant arm 0.4 m is an average; actual seat position ranges from 0.35 m (forward) to 0.42 m (rear).
• Baggage arm 1.25 m applies with baggage at the centre of the baggage area; max 18 kg (40 lb).
• Fuel tables show 1.9 L (0.5 USG) unusable in the standard rear tank, 2 L in the large rear tank and 4 L per wing tank; usable volume not explicitly printed.
• Wing tanks (p.9-5) and large rear tank (p.9-11) are optional supplements; confirm which fuel system is installed.
• Fuel density 0.72 kg/L (6 lb/USG) as stated in the manual.
• Typical empty is aircraft-specific: VH-ZEA basic weight 509.7 kg at 0.360 m (full oil and unusable fuel), dated 14/2/2000; use the current Weight and Balance Record for your aircraft.
• Read from the POH by ZuluCheck and checked by a second reading; verify against your own manual.

For reference only. The aircraft’s approved flight manual and weighing report are the final authority.