STOL Special Features

 

The Engine:

The Continental 0-200 engine installed in the STOL CH 750 E-LSA is FAA certified under part 33. Engines are factory new.

Why the 0-200 is used in the 750 E-LSA:

  1. Built in the USA
  2. Excellent spare parts availability
  3. Excellent customer service
  4. Almost every A&P already knows this engine well
    Simple to install; easy to maintain
  5. Lightweight version 0-200D costs barely more than the Rotax 912 ULS
  6. FAA certified (Rotax 912 ULS is LSA compliant only - not FAA certified)
  7. A used and/or rebuilt 0-200 can be installed in a new STOL CH750 E-LSA so long as it is certified and log book is up to date and signed off by an A&P. 
  8. High resale value.

ENGINE CERTIFIED UNDER FAA PART 33

The Propeller:

A fixed pitch propeller from Sensenich is installed as standard equipment. Its light (wood) and protected with leading edge reinforced fiberglass.  Sensinch propellers are manufactured in accordance with the FAR's for quality and design.

 

The Airframe

The all metal airframe is tough and long lasting with minimal maintenance. Keep the aircraft outside year round is fine so save on hanger rental costs. The airframe is one of the few LSA's that has undergone a static load test on the complete airframe and not just the wings.

 

 

Seat Foam:

 

Temper foam, also known as memory foam, was first commercialized during the mid 60’s as a result of NASA’s AMES Research technology transfer program. This open-cell variety of flexible polyurethane foam (FPF) was distinguished by properties allowing it to redistribute the G-Force suffered by astronauts during take-off and re-entry, and providing commercial pilots a more comfortable seating surface during long flights. Although Temper foam production technology has been available for more than 35 years, commercial products have only recently been made widely available to consumers.

 

Temper foam is typified by its slow recovery after compression. When a weighted object (for example, the human body) is positioned on Temper foam, the foam progressively conforms to the shape of the object, and after the weight is removed, the foam slowly reassumes its initial shape. Due to this gradual recovery, Temper foam also can be described as “slow recovery” foam.

 

Other characteristics include Temper foam’s ability to dampen vibration as well as absorb shock. This latter performance characteristic is confirmed in the laboratory using ball rebound tests. Ball rebound of less than 20% (compared to 50% – 60% with other varieties of FPF) supports the description of Temper polyurethane foam as “dead” or “low-resilience” foam, in that it lacks the surface “springiness” of other FPF products. In fact, certain Temper foam products claim to absorb up to 90% of impact.

 

In addition to these key advantages, Temper foam also react to body temperature and ambient temperatures, softening with heat and more easily adjusting to body contours.

 

In the Alarus, Temper type foam is used and is part of the FAA approved Type Design..

 

The same foam is available as an option for the STOL CH 750 E-LSA

Landing Gear:

The simple one-piece aluminum spring gear of the Alarus has been well tested in the field as many flying schools throughout the world are using the aircraft as a primary and IFR trainer.

The STOL CH 750 E-LSA gear is similar. Extra tough and simple.

Download video:

Gear Test

Avionics:

Both the Alarus,  Zodiac and STOL CH 750 E-LSA use advanced avionics. The STOL CH 750 E-LSA can be equipped with the " Approach Pro-G Wiring System" designed complex configured instrument panel. The Pro-G Wiring System is compatible with Garmin NAV/GPS/COM, audio panels, intercoms, moving map displays, VOR indicators, HSI's, RMI's, ADF's, annunciators, mode control and just about any "send and receive" RS-232 formatted electronic device.

The Fast Stack  Approach Harness makes it simple to upgrade as many avionic systems are incorporated into the Pro-G Wiring System. It's like a plug-and-play system. Each cable and lead is clearly marked. Instead of having hundreds of individual wires behind your panel, you have a few. The installation is clean and easy to maintain.

When a significant amount of Garmin avionics is installed, the Approach Pro-G system is used in the STOL CH 750 E-LSA

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Transponder-Encoder and pitot static tests:

In order to meet requirements of FAR 91.411 (...No person may operate an airplane, or helicopter, in controlled airspace under IFR unless...Within the preceding 24 calendar months, each static pressure system, each altimeter instrument, and each automatic pressure altitude reporting system has been tested and inspected and found to comply...). Tests are signed off by an FAA certified person before delivery. Log book entry must be made.

In order to meet requirements of FAR 91.413 (No persons may use an ATC transponder.....unless, within the preceding 24 calendar months, the ATC transponder has been tested and inspected and found to comply...). Tests are signed off by an FAA certified person before delivery. Log book entry must be made.

ELT:

ELT's are tested and inspected in compliance with FAR 91.207. ELT can be turned ON at the panel.

Aircraft Inspection & Maintenance:

Due to the wide range of available avionics, the top part of the instrument panel can be easily removed for inspection and maintenance. Rear fuselage can be accessed through a bottom inspection panel about 2x2 feet big or by moving the seat backs forward. Other inspection panels are located under the wings for aileron system and fuel inspection.

Aircraft Ground Handling:

Nose wheel area is designed so that standard type aviation systems can be used to move the aircraft.

 

Aircraft Ground Power Plug:

Located behind the wing, away from the propeller.

 


For more detailed information on the  STOL CH 701, please see
www.zenithair.com

For additional information on the LSA, please see
www.eaa.org  or http://www.sportpilot.org 

 

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