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CH-300

Seats
3 3
Power
148 hp110 kW
Cruise
124 kt230 km/h
US register
4 aircraft4 aircraft

About the CH-300

The Zenair CH-300 is a Canadian single-engine, fixed-wing light aircraft configured as a low-winged monoplane. Tailored for amateur builders and aviation enthusiasts, it accommodates three occupants and is well-suited for recreational flying, cross-country travel, and flight training.

Developed as a homebuilt kit, the aircraft features a tricycle landing gear layout and convenient folding wings designed to facilitate straightforward transport and hangar storage. Over the years, numerous kits have been distributed globally, with various examples utilized in notable long-distance touring achievements across Canada.

Engines fitted

4 aircraft
EnginePowerShare of fleetAircraft
Lycoming O-320 180 hp 2
Rotax 912 100 hp 1
Lycoming IO-360 200 hp 1

This page covers the Zenith Aircraft CH 300 TRI-Z, CH-300 Tri-Zénith: the same aircraft under other designations.

CH-300 running costs

$206 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
Fuel$6,191$7,954$9,229
Oil$144$180$234
Engine overhaul reserve$2,167$2,667$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance$2,500$3,500$4,500
Hangar$3,000$6,300$9,600
Total$14,002$20,601$28,396
Per hour$140$206$284

Engine

Model
Lycoming O-320
Power
180 hp
Overhaul
2,000 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn
8.2 – 10.3 gal/h
Fuel price
$8.20 /US gal

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