This 2002 Zenith CH 801 Is a Sturdy, Short-Field ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Zenith designs have helped set the standard for amateur-built aircraft for decades.

FLYING Staff

Tuesday, May 07, 2024 at 01:05 PM ET

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2002 Zenith CH 801 [Courtesy: Airside Aviation]

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The article features a 2002 Zenith CH 801 as Aircraft For Sale's "Today's Top Pick."
Zenith aircraft, designed by Chris Heintz, are known for their short-field performance, easy flight characteristics, reliability, low maintenance, and strong factory and club support.
This specific 2002 model has only 86 hours on its airframe and Lycoming O-360 engine, includes standard avionics and additional equipment, and is available for $120,000, appealing to those seeking an economical and reliable kitbuilt aircraft.

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Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 2002 Zenith CH 801.

Zenith aircraft and their Zenair relatives sprang from the drawing board of Chris Heintz, an aeronautical engineer who worked in air transport design and manufacturing before moving into kits for GA pilots. His line of two- and four-seat airplanes stretches to the 1970s, while the Zenith CH series of high-wing models has been on the market for more than 30 years.

These airplanes are designed around short-field performance and are known for easy flight characteristics, reliability, and low-maintenance operation. Because they have been popular for a long time, and the manufacturer remains in business, owners can rely on strong factory and club support with repairs, service, and modifications.

This 2002 Zenith has 86 hours on the airframe and its Lycoming O-360-B2A engine, which has a 2,000-hour TBO. The panel features an MGL Avionics Stratomaster Velocity flight instrument, Icom IC A200 radio, Electronics International CHT gauge, Garmin GTX 320 transponder, and ACK Technologies ELT. Additional equipment includes strobe lights, pitot heat, electric flaps, and electric trim.

Pilots looking for an economical, reliable kitbuilt aircraft with a reputation for good design and performance should consider this 2002 Zenith CH 801, which is available for $120,000 on AircraftForSale.

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