Zenith AircraftExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · United States
CH 601 Hds
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 101 hp75 kW
- Cruise
- 114 kt211 km/h
- US register
- 1 aircraft1 aircraft
About the CH 601 Hds
The Zenith Aircraft CH 601 HDS Zodiac is a Canadian two-seat, single-engine fixed-wing aircraft built in the homebuilt and amateur-built category. It suits recreational pilots and features an all-metal construction with a single-piece bubble canopy and fixed landing gear.
The Zodiac family was engineered by Chris Heintz in the early 1970s and produced as kits by Zenair and Zenith Aircraft Company, alongside factory-assembled versions. The designer also contributed significantly to light-sport aircraft regulations in both Canada and the United States. Thousands of these aircraft fly worldwide, with builders utilizing various engine options including Continental and automotive conversions.
Engines fitted
1 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotax 912 | 80 hp | 1 |
CH 601 Hds variants
| Designation | Seats | Engine power | Max take-off weight | Cruise speed | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH 601 Hds This page | 22 | 101 hp75 kW | 1,323 lb600 kg | 114 kt211 km/h | 625 nm1,158 km |
| CH 601 XL | 22 | 101 hp75 kW | 1,323 lb600 kg | 114 kt211 km/h | 625 nm1,158 km |
CH 601 Hds running costs
$150 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $3,398 | $4,264 | $5,018 |
| Oil | $64 | $80 | $104 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $800 | $867 | $1,167 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $9,762 | $15,011 | $20,389 |
| Per hour | $98 | $150 | $204 |
Engine
- Model
- Rotax 912UL
- Power
- 80 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 15 yr
- Fuel burn
- 4.5 – 5.6 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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