Rotax 582 - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T13:49:18Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/rotax-582?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI purchased a 701 with a 670…tag:zenith.aero,2021-03-18:2606393:Comment:8291022021-03-18T14:20:02.863ZCarl Geisserhttps://zenith.aero/profile/CarlGeisser
I purchased a 701 with a 670 in it, built by Rotax Rick, and I love it so far, great hp from such a small package. Around 100 hrs and no complaints so far, aside from sounding like an overgrown weedeater :)
I purchased a 701 with a 670 in it, built by Rotax Rick, and I love it so far, great hp from such a small package. Around 100 hrs and no complaints so far, aside from sounding like an overgrown weedeater :) Chris I would not install any…tag:zenith.aero,2020-09-20:2606393:Comment:7367672020-09-20T10:46:54.803ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>Chris I would not install anything less than 80 hp in the 1100 lb factory kit 701 unless you are ok with foregoing STOL capability and being restricted to a single place aircraft with a minimal fuel load in warmer weather. And that’s assuming you are flying out of an airport with modest Density Altitudes most of the year. </p>
<p>Chris I would not install anything less than 80 hp in the 1100 lb factory kit 701 unless you are ok with foregoing STOL capability and being restricted to a single place aircraft with a minimal fuel load in warmer weather. And that’s assuming you are flying out of an airport with modest Density Altitudes most of the year. </p> Old dead thread I know, but,…tag:zenith.aero,2020-08-30:2606393:Comment:7342102020-08-30T12:31:11.265ZChris Rusthttps://zenith.aero/profile/ChrisRust
<p>Old dead thread I know, but, here I am years later and thinking about a CH701/Rotax 582 and looking for the same info!</p>
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<p>Anyone flying the newer version with a Rotax 582?</p>
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<p>Old dead thread I know, but, here I am years later and thinking about a CH701/Rotax 582 and looking for the same info!</p>
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<p>Anyone flying the newer version with a Rotax 582?</p>
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<p></p> I started looking at the 701…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-27:2606393:Comment:6294462018-05-27T00:50:52.858ZRalph Sansonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/RalphSanson
I started looking at the 701 in 1993, so have kept some notes<br />
in 1986 gross weight was 880 lbs, the standard engine was the Rotax 503: the limitations were 45 to 85 hp and weight 90 to 130 lbs<br />
My info sheet probably 1993 qoutes any engine weight less than 130 lbs, between 50 and 100 hp. This was the 960 lb gross weight model.<br />
In 2001 the gross went to 1100 lbs with the rev.4 plans which is my model.<br />
The plans quote "powerplant limitations are: 100 BHP and 2001bs"
I started looking at the 701 in 1993, so have kept some notes<br />
in 1986 gross weight was 880 lbs, the standard engine was the Rotax 503: the limitations were 45 to 85 hp and weight 90 to 130 lbs<br />
My info sheet probably 1993 qoutes any engine weight less than 130 lbs, between 50 and 100 hp. This was the 960 lb gross weight model.<br />
In 2001 the gross went to 1100 lbs with the rev.4 plans which is my model.<br />
The plans quote "powerplant limitations are: 100 BHP and 2001bs" Thanks Ralph-
The numbers giv…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-22:2606393:Comment:6288782018-05-22T12:49:14.293ZJoe S.https://zenith.aero/profile/Joe585
<p>Thanks Ralph-</p>
<p>The numbers given to me above are from an older kit with weights of 485 empty 920 gross. Am I correct that the early 701s from the 90s had a max installed engine weight of 130lbs?</p>
<p> -Joe</p>
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<p>Thanks Ralph-</p>
<p>The numbers given to me above are from an older kit with weights of 485 empty 920 gross. Am I correct that the early 701s from the 90s had a max installed engine weight of 130lbs?</p>
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<p></p> Before building my Jabiru 220…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-18:2606393:Comment:6282102018-05-18T23:12:35.640ZRalph Sansonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/RalphSanson
<p>Before building my Jabiru 2200 powered 701, I was taken for a flight in a Rotax 532 powered one.</p>
<p>It had good climb etc. , similar overall with the J2200. over the years I have considered a 582 as a replacement engine, but not needed to do that so far. </p>
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<p>From a leaflet I picked up at Oskosh - '95 or '96 most likely, the factory specs are:</p>
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<p>Performances: 582 (65hp)single/ gross: 912(80hp) single / gross:</p>
<p>takeoff roll 60ft …</p>
<p>Before building my Jabiru 2200 powered 701, I was taken for a flight in a Rotax 532 powered one.</p>
<p>It had good climb etc. , similar overall with the J2200. over the years I have considered a 582 as a replacement engine, but not needed to do that so far. </p>
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<p>From a leaflet I picked up at Oskosh - '95 or '96 most likely, the factory specs are:</p>
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<p>Performances: 582 (65hp)single/ gross: 912(80hp) single / gross:</p>
<p>takeoff roll 60ft / 115ft 50ft / 90ft</p>
<p>top speed 85mph / 85mph 95mph / 95mph</p>
<p>cruise 75% 75mph / 75mph 80mph / 80mph</p>
<p>stall 25mph / 28mph 28mph / 30mph</p>
<p>rate of climb 1400fpm / 1200fpm 1600fpm / 1400fpm</p>
<p>range (std) 250 n.mi 270 n.mi</p>
<p>with wing tanks 450 n.mi 450 n.mi</p>
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<p>In those days the empty weight was 460 lbs and gross 960lbs</p>
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<p>stop press: changes in last published factory figures I have from 2002, for the 1100lbs revison design:</p>
<p> single / dual single / dual</p>
<p>stall 28mph / 30mph 28mph / 30mph</p>
<p>takeoff roll 60ft / 115ft 45ft / 90ft</p>
<p>langing roll 80ft / 140ft 80ft / 140ft</p>
<p>service ceiling feet 15,000+ / 12,000+ 15,000+ / 12,000+</p>
<p>std range(miles) 300 400</p>
<p>endurance 4hrs 5hrs</p> From an e-mail conversation w…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-18:2606393:Comment:6281052018-05-18T18:30:34.158ZJoe S.https://zenith.aero/profile/Joe585
<p>From an e-mail conversation with a CH701 Rotax582 owner here is some performance info:<br/>Vy - 50mph<br/>cruise 75% power about 65 mph<br/>full throttle 69 mph<br/>burns around 5 gph</p>
<p>From an e-mail conversation with a CH701 Rotax582 owner here is some performance info:<br/>Vy - 50mph<br/>cruise 75% power about 65 mph<br/>full throttle 69 mph<br/>burns around 5 gph</p> By the way, Viking Aircraft E…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-18:2606393:Comment:6280992018-05-18T01:16:33.150ZLoren Warnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/LorenWarner
<p>By the way, Viking Aircraft Engines is just now starting to deliver 3 cylinder engines for the 701. </p>
<p>By the way, Viking Aircraft Engines is just now starting to deliver 3 cylinder engines for the 701. </p> It's great to having choices.…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-18:2606393:Comment:6280972018-05-18T00:00:04.066ZLoren Warnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/LorenWarner
<p>It's great to having choices. Hope others chime in who have real world experience with the engine/airplane combo.</p>
<p>It's great to having choices. Hope others chime in who have real world experience with the engine/airplane combo.</p> Thanks, I am in the learning…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-17:2606393:Comment:6280022018-05-17T23:32:03.868ZJoe S.https://zenith.aero/profile/Joe585
<p>Thanks, I am in the learning research phase.</p>
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<p>It's listed as an engine option in this article from the zenith site here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.zenithair.com/misc/pr-7-kp.htm" target="_blank">http://www.zenithair.com/misc/pr-7-kp.htm</a></p>
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<p>Also listed here, where the <font face="Arial" size="2">Jabiru 2200cc</font> is noted as a popular replacement for it.…</p>
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<p>Thanks, I am in the learning research phase.</p>
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<p>It's listed as an engine option in this article from the zenith site here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.zenithair.com/misc/pr-7-kp.htm" target="_blank">http://www.zenithair.com/misc/pr-7-kp.htm</a></p>
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<p>Also listed here, where the <font size="2" face="Arial">Jabiru 2200cc</font> is noted as a popular replacement for it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.zenithair.com/stolch701/7-engine.html" target="_blank">http://www.zenithair.com/stolch701/7-engine.html</a></p>
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<p>However they no longer have the performance specs available on the zenith website, they only have them up for the 912. So I gave them a call to see if they still had the specs available and Roger is supposed to get back to me with them.</p>
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