The Super-Duty STOL CH 801-SD
March 30, 2020
The demand for four-seat "Experimental" kit aircraft has been slow across the industry for a while; a fact that has also impacted sales of Zenair's 4-seat designs. This situation has made it impossible for us to produce new STOL CH 801-SD airframe kits at currently published prices.
Rather than increase kit prices (which would further weaken sales), a decision has been made to place a temporary hold on the production and sale of airframe kits for all new CH 801-SD aircraft*.
We plan to use this interruption in CH 801-SD kit production as an opportunity to also improve future kits for this model – bringing these to similar levels as today's exceptionally advanced pre-drilled kits (with matched-hole technology) already offered for the very similar and popular Super-Duty STOL CH 750-SD (3-seats).
The demand for four-seat "Experimental" kit aircraft has been slow across the industry for a while; a fact that has also impacted sales of Zenair's 4-seat designs. This situation has made it impossible for us to produce new STOL CH 801-SD airframe kits at currently published prices.
Rather than increase kit prices (which would further weaken sales), a decision has been made to place a temporary hold on the production and sale of airframe kits for all new CH 801-SD aircraft*.
We plan to use this interruption in CH 801-SD kit production as an opportunity to also improve future kits for this model – bringing these to similar levels as today's exceptionally advanced pre-drilled kits (with matched-hole technology) already offered for the very similar and popular Super-Duty STOL CH 750-SD (3-seats).
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If looking for a sturdy all-metal off-airport STOL aircraft that can haul 800 lbs in and out of tight, unprepared strips, consider the latest Zenair Super-Duty STOL CH 750-SD! Quick and easy to assemble, this 3-seat aircraft is among the least expensive to build and own in its class!
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For those that have already started a STOL CH 801 kit project, or those already flying one of these remarkable 4-seat aircraft, Zenair is committed to providing all necessary parts and sub-kits necessary to complete the project and/or to maintain & repair existing aircraft.
To order parts for your CH 801 aircraft, contact Zenair with the part-numbers and the part quantities you need. Note: You will need to be registered as the owner of your aircraft for technical-support and to order parts; your aircraft serial-number will be needed to register.
See Here for additional "How to Order" information.
To order parts for your CH 801 aircraft, contact Zenair with the part-numbers and the part quantities you need. Note: You will need to be registered as the owner of your aircraft for technical-support and to order parts; your aircraft serial-number will be needed to register.
See Here for additional "How to Order" information.
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THANK-YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE CH 801-SD Click on the links below for additional information: NEW SD Design Features Older HD Model Info. Basic Airframe kits Prices Please note: While we continue to make the information at the above links publicly available, it is primarily intended for current owners; Zenair is NOT manufacturing new STOL CH 801-SD kits at this time.* The re-start of regular CH 801 kit production will be announced here when it occurs. |
*Limited production-runs of airframe-kits will still be considered for special projects or when orders for 5 complete kits have accumulated.
If your aircraft-needs call for the capabilities of a CH 801-SD (i.e. 1,400 lbs useful load) and you need multiple units, or, to add your name to our list of pending orders, you are invited to complete and return a copy of this "Confirmed Interest Form".
The re-start date of CH 801 kit production will be determined by the number and seriousness of "Confirmed Interest Forms" received.
Thank you for your interest and feedback.