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Zenair CH2000 Service Manual

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    Ch2000 trainer with lycoming 0-235-n2c service manual zenair ltd. Huronia airport midland, ontario canada l4r 4k8 (705) 526-2871 november 2002.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ table of contents section i introduction section vi powerplant section ii handling and servicing section vii surface controls section iii inspection section viii fuel system section iiia airworthines...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ service manual update log rev. No. Date issued date incorporated inserted by 9 may 2011 may 2011 note: 0.1 and 0.2 with update sheet(s) are replaced for each new update. 0.2 may-2011.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ section 1 introduction general this manual contains service and maintenance instructions for the zenair ch2000, designed and manufactured as a versatile two-seat aircraft in the personal and trainin...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ description - fig. 1 the zenair ch2000 is a single engine, two-seat, low-wing monoplane of all-metal construction. Wing: the wing is of all-metal stressed-skin, full cantilever, low-wing design, con...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ ch 2000 general dimensions - fig. 1 - 3 apr 95 1.3.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ section ii handling and servicing general this section provides ground handling and servicing instructions. Recommended ground handling procedures, and recommended methods of servicing are provided ...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ ch2000 access panels - fig. 2 - 2.2 oct-00

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    Zenair ch 2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ hoisting - fig. 3 nose gear hoisting - remove the cowl and lift the aircraft with a hoist attached to the metal loop on top of the engine. Main gear hoisting - lift the aircraft one side at a time ...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ locking aircraft the cabin doors are provided with key locks on the outside. Main gear / wheel hoisting nose gear / wheel hoisting 2.4 nov 02.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ aircraft leveling - fig. 4 – oct-00 2.5.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ servicing fuel system filling fuel tanks observe all required precautions for handling gasoline. Fill the fuel tanks with the fuel specified in the engine operator’s manual. Draining fuel valve and ...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ fuel drains - fig. 5 - 3 apr 96 2.7.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ lube oil system filling engine sump fill the engine sump with the specified lubricating oil. (see owner’s manual or engine manual.) access door on right top cowl.(fig. 2) draining engine sump remove...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ lubrication chart - fig. 6 - feb-00 2.9.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ section iiia airworthiness limitations general this airworthiness limitation section is accepted by the faa. It can only be revised with prior faa approval. Life limited parts following is the list ...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ section iii inspection general this section provides instructions for conducting scheduled inspections, unscheduled inspections, replacement of time limited parts and corrosion control. Repair or re...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ calendar inspection requirements a perform a visual inspection of the pitot-static system connection tygon splice at the wing root, for security and condition, every 12 months. B. Perform a visual i...

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    Table 1 – zenair inspection form make / model zenair ch2000 serial no. Airframe hours type of inspection (circle one) registration no: engine hours 50 100 500 1000 symbols: + indicates perform task, - indicates do not perform task task refer to intervals (flight hours) initials 50 100 500 1000 prope...

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    Table 1 – zenair inspection form make / model zenair ch2000 serial no. Airframe hours type of inspection (circle one) registration no: engine hours 50 100 500 1000 symbols: + indicates perform task, - indicates do not perform task task refer to intervals (flight hours) initials 50 100 500 1000 14. I...

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    Table 1 – zenair inspection form make / model zenair ch2000 serial no. Airframe hours type of inspection (circle one) registration no: engine hours 50 100 500 1000 symbols: + indicates perform task, - indicates do not perform task task refer to intervals (flight hours) initials 50 100 500 1000 cabin...

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    Table 1 – zenair inspection form make / model zenair ch2000 serial no. Airframe hours type of inspection (circle one) registration no: engine hours 50 100 500 1000 symbols: + indicates perform task, - indicates do not perform task task refer to intervals (flight hours) initials 50 100 500 1000 14. I...

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    Table 1 – zenair inspection form make / model zenair ch2000 serial no. Airframe hours type of inspection (circle one) registration no: engine hours 50 100 500 1000 symbols: + indicates perform task, - indicates do not perform task task refer to intervals (flight hours) initials 50 100 500 1000 2. Ch...

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    Table 1 – zenair inspection form make / model zenair ch2000 serial no. Airframe hours type of inspection (circle one) registration no: engine hours 50 100 500 1000 symbols: + indicates perform task, - indicates do not perform task task refer to intervals (flight hours) initials 50 100 500 1000 wing ...

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    Table 1 – zenair inspection form make / model zenair ch2000 serial no. Airframe hours type of inspection (circle one) registration no: engine hours 50 100 500 1000 symbols: + indicates perform task, - indicates do not perform task task refer to intervals (flight hours) initials 50 100 500 1000 12. P...

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    Table 1 – zenair inspection form make / model zenair ch2000 serial no. Airframe hours type of inspection (circle one) registration no: engine hours 50 100 500 1000 symbols: + indicates perform task, - indicates do not perform task task refer to intervals (flight hours) initials 50 100 500 1000 2. In...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ section iv structure general figure 7 identifies the type and thickness of skin used in the construction of the ch2000. No structural repairs are recommended without contacting the manufacturer, how...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ replacement of wing assembly removal 1. Drain the gas. (wing tank option only) 2. Disconnect the flap push rod. 3. Remove the seat bottoms. 4. Disconnect the aileron balance cables and aileron contr...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ no. Material thickness no. Material thickness 1 fiberglass 21 6061-t6 0.025 2 6061-t6 0.025 22 6061-t6 0.016 3 6061-t6 0.025 23 6061-t6 0.025 4 6061-t6 0.025 24 6061-t6 0.040 5 carbon fibre 25 6061-...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ structure (cont’d). Replacement of rudder - fig. 8 removal 1. Disconnect the two control cables from the rudder horn. 2. Disconnect the grounding cable and the tail light wiring. 3. Remove the lower...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ tail removal - fig. 8 - oct-00 4.5.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ section v landing gear and brake system general the landing gear incorporated on the ch2000 is a fixed, tricycle type of gear, fitted with three 500-5 wheels (or optional 600-6 main gear wheels), us...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ replacement of nose wheel - fig. 9 1. Hoist aircraft up. 2. Remove the axle bolt and remove the wheel and tire. Caution: do not lose the spacers. Check wheel as indicated for the main wheels, and gr...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ nose gear - fig. 9 - nov-02 5.3.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ brake maintenance replacement of brake master cylinder - fig. 11 1. Remove the master cylinder from the mounting bracket by removing the brake lever pivot bolt and the master cylinder pivot pin, and...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ main gear - fig. 10 - older style main gear nov-02 5.5.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ brake system - fig. 11 - 5.6 nov-02.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ section vi power plant general the ch2000 is powered by a lycoming engine model o-235-n2c rated at 116 bhp at 2800 rpm. The engine has a compression ratio of 8.1 to 1 and requires 100/100ll octane f...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ powerplant - fig. 12 - 6.2 nov-02.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ removal of engine - fig. 12 1. Remove the propeller. 2. Remove top and bottom cowl. 3. Disconnect the heat hose from the muffler and front baffle. 4. Disconnect the mechanical fuel pump inlet line. ...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ carburetor - fig. 13 - 6.4 feb-00

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ engine maintenance procedures: see lycoming manual. In particular: - lubrication: see lycoming manual pages 4.3, 4.4 and 5.8 - magneto timing: if timing is required: see lycoming manual pages 4.4 an...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ section vii flight control system general - fig. 15 through 18 the ch2000 is controlled in flight by the use of the three standard primary flight control surfaces, consisting of the ailerons, stabil...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ fixed aileron trim tab - fig. 15 for the purpose of changing the lateral trim, a fixed tab may be installed on one aileron (length as required). See fig. 15. Removal/installation of stabilator contr...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ removal/installation of rudder control cables - fig. 18 removal 1. Disconnect both rudder control cables by removing the nuts and bolts at the rudder horn and rudder pedals. 2. Open the fuselage acc...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ aileron and controls - fig. 15 - 7.4 feb-00

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ flaps control system - fig. 16 - feb-00 7.5.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual stabilator control system - fig. 17 - 7.6 oct-00

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ rudder control system - fig. 18 – nov-02 7.7.

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    Zenair ch 2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ section viii fuel system general the ch2000 has two fuel tank options: - one rear tank - fig. 19 - two wing tanks - fig. 20 the figures show the line routing and accessories. When work is performed...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ wing tank system - fig. 20 the wing tanks are installed behind the wing spar, outside the walkway, and held in place by the bottom wing panels. The filler neck and vent tube are integral parts of th...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ fuel system troubleshooting trouble cause remedy fuel gauge fails to indicate broken wiring gauge not operating float partially or completely filled with fuel float touching tank circuit breaker out...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ standard fuel system (rear tank) - fig. 19 - 8.4 3 apr 96.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual optional fuel system (wing tanks) - fig. 20 - 3 apr 96 8.5.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ section ix instruments general the instrumentation in the ch2000 is designed to give a quick and actual indication of the attitude, performance and condition of the airplane. The instrument panel has...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual instrument panel note: position of optional instruments may vary according to owner’s specifications. - fig. 21 - 9.2 oct-00

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ altimeter troubleshooting see following table: altimeter trouble cause remedy excessive scale error. Improper calibration adjustment. Replace instrument. Excessive pointer oscillation. Defective mech...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ magnetic compass general the magnetic compass installed in the ch2000 is a self-contained instrument and is mounted at the windshield top. The compass correction card is located in the card holder mo...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ tachometer general the tachometer is connected to the engine accessory by a flexible cable, and provides an indication of crankshaft speed in revolutions per minute. The instrument has a recording me...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ engine oil temperature indicator general the oil temperature indicator is mounted in the instrument cluster on the instrument panel. This instrument will provide a temperature indication of the engi...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ fuel pressure gauge general the fuel pressure gauge instrument is mounted in the cluster on the instrument panel. This gauge is connected to the sender at the carburetor fuel inlet fitting. Troubles...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ optional instruments - fig. 21 rate of climb indicator general the rate of climb indicator measures the rate of change in static pressure when the airplane is climbing or descending. By means of a p...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ vacuum regulator valve - fig. 22 one vacuum regulator valve is incorporated in the system to control vacuum pressure to the gyro instruments. The regulator valve is located under the instrument pane...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ directional gyro indicator - fig. 22 general the directional gyro is a flight instrument incorporating an air driven gyro stabilized in the vertical plane. The gyro is rotated at high speed by lower...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ gyro system (optional) - fig. 22 - 3 apr 95 9.11.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ gyro horizon indicator general the gyro horizon is essentially an air driven gyroscope rotating in an horizontal plane and is operated by the same principal as the directional gyro. Due to the gyrosc...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ manifold pressure gauge general the manifold pressure gauge is a vapor proof, absolute pressure type instrument. Pressure from the intake manifold of the engine is transmitted to the instrument thro...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ section x electrical system general - fig. 23 and fig. 24 the electrical system of the ch2000 is a 12 volt, direct current, single wire, negative ground system. All electrical equipment is grounded ...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ electric schematics - fig. 23 - 10.2 oct-00

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ electric wiring - fig. 24 - oct-00 10.3.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ replacement of the battery 1.Remove therear fuselage side access panel. (see fig. 2) 2. Remove the bolts holding the battery tie down brackets. Caution: always remove the ground cable first (and ins...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ charging system (cont’d) if the battery is fully charged and the charging rate remains high, disconnect the lead from "f" terminal of the regulator: if charging rate is high with engine at medium sp...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ stall warning - right bottom of fig. 23 the stall warning system consists of an electric buzzer located behind the roll over bar on the cabin ceiling, and activated by the airflow closing the contac...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ table - electrical system troubleshooting trouble cause remedy battery discharged battery. Battery worn out. Charging rate not set right. Standing too long. Equipment left on accidentally. Impuritie...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual ________________________________________________________________________ table. Electrical system troubleshooting (cont'd) trouble cause remedy starter motor fails to operate. Low battery charge. Defective or improper wiring or loose connections. Defective starter soleno...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ section xi cabin heater and ventilation system general - fig. 25 heat for the cabin of the ch2000 is provided by an air heater installed on the exhaust manifold. Fresh air enters the engine compartme...

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ cabin heat and ventilation - fig. 25 - 11.2 nov-02.

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    Zenair ch2000 service manual _______________________________________________________________________ section xii cabin doors door handle fig. 26 - from inside the aircraft, with the “gull wing doors” closed, the door handle is parallel with the arm rest. Label 20-e-2-20 with the “closed line”, is li...