The STOL CH 8000
The STOL CH 8000 is the factory built version of the popular 4-seat STOL CH 801HD kitplane. The CH 8000 was type-certificated (Restricted Category) for special-use in the Middle East and a number of Central-Asian (CIS) countries. The factory built CH 8000 aircraft is intended for specific missions such as Agricultural Crop Spraying, Air Ambulance, cargo hauling, firefighting, etc.
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Operating costs for the CH 8000-AG are dramatically lower than typical AG aircraft for similar excellent results. The aircraft uses a classic 180 HP engine that can run on auto fuel, at 10 gallons per hour (while a typical small PT6A turbine uses about 45-50 gallons per hour). Engine and airframe maintenance of the STOL CH 8000 is simple and far more affordable than most other aerial application alternatives!
Spray equipment on the CH 8000-AG can also be easily customized to meet specifics of the job. |
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In one day, a STOL CH 8000-AG can cover approximately 1200 hectares (consumption of chemicals 6 litters\hectare is typical). Thanks to its all-terrain gear and STOL performances, long trips to and from the airport for re-fills are not necessary (mobile tanker for chemicals and fuel can be based near work area). T/O and landings close to work- sites (near fields) make it possible to cover more hectares each day...
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The CH 8000 is not available as a kit aircraft or sold in Canada or the USA. The CH 801HD is the Experimental version of the CH 8000 design; for an even larger aircraft and more load-carrying capabilities, the new CH 801-EX is now also available from Zenair in Standard and Advanced kit form. The HD and EX models are both available world-wide).
In the country of Kazakhstan, the national CAA has issued a "Special Usage" Certificate of Airworthiness for the CH8000-AG (see copy above); locally-assembled aircraft (re-named CH 8000 "ARAI-AGRO") are used there for agriculture spraying and other specialized missions:
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SPRAYING EQUIPMENT
The STOL CH 8000-AG can be equipped with a range of proven and available spray systems and technologies; this equipment can then be rigged and fine-tuned to obtain desired results for the selected crops and local conditions.
Owners/operators of the CH 8000 can also choose their tank capacity and location. Up to 300 liters can be carried in an external belly tank (see above picture); or in a custom-tank placed inside the rear cabin area.
Zenair now provides a standard "AG-boom option" to which most spray systems can easily be attached. Spray equipment attached to this boom-system will typically provide a 30-foot swath. Specialty nozzles and/or spray-heads can be selected by end-users and can be installed and calibrated by the aircraft builder during initial construction - or later by the owner. Spray-heads, pump(s), application monitor(s), GPS, etc. must all be purchased separately.
The STOL CH 8000-AG can be equipped with a range of proven and available spray systems and technologies; this equipment can then be rigged and fine-tuned to obtain desired results for the selected crops and local conditions.
Owners/operators of the CH 8000 can also choose their tank capacity and location. Up to 300 liters can be carried in an external belly tank (see above picture); or in a custom-tank placed inside the rear cabin area.
Zenair now provides a standard "AG-boom option" to which most spray systems can easily be attached. Spray equipment attached to this boom-system will typically provide a 30-foot swath. Specialty nozzles and/or spray-heads can be selected by end-users and can be installed and calibrated by the aircraft builder during initial construction - or later by the owner. Spray-heads, pump(s), application monitor(s), GPS, etc. must all be purchased separately.
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THE ZENAIR SPRAY BOOMS
The optional Zenair-provided spray-booms includes two 2" aluminum booms as well as all necessary jury struts and attachment fittings and hardware needed to install the 11-foot booms to the kit-built CH 801-HD or to the factory built CH 8000 aircraft. Nozzles and tubing shown on pictures are for illustration purposes only; they are not part of the boom system option. 801-AGBOOMKIT................................................ Price upon request |
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For more information on the STOL CH 8000 AG Boom kit available from Zenair, contact Zenair directly.
