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CH-640 Zodiac
- Seats
- 4 4
- Power
- 180 hp134 kW
- Cruise
- 130 kt241 km/h
About the CH-640 Zodiac
Designed by Chris Heintz and manufactured by Zenair, the Zenair CH-640 Zodiac is a Canadian single-engine, fixed-wing light aircraft distributed in kit form for amateur construction. Intended primarily for private aviators and touring enthusiasts, this low-wing monoplane features tricycle landing gear and a cabin layout configured to seat four individuals.
The aircraft was developed from an earlier two-seat certified design by enlarging structural dimensions to accommodate a higher gross weight and a more powerful engine. Constructed primarily from aluminum, the airframe utilizes a cantilever wing structure equipped with flaps and gull-winged doors for cabin access. Factory and quick-build kit options have been assembled by amateur builders around the globe, with dozens of completed examples successfully taking to the air.
CH-640 Zodiac running costs
$206 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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-360
- 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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