ATEC 122 Zephyr 2000 explained
The
ATEC 122 Zephyr 2000 is a
Czech ultralight aircraft, designed by Oldrich Olansky and produced by
ATEC v.o.s. of
Libice nad Cidlinou. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft or as a kit for
amateur construction.
[1] [2] [3] [4] Design and development
The Zephyr was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy, fixed tricycle landing gear, a T-tail and a single engine in tractor configuration.[3]
The aircraft's fuselage is made from composites with wooden bulkheads. The semi-tapered 9.61NaN1 span wing is made from plywood with composite spars and leading edges and employs a UA-2 airfoil. The wing is covered with doped aircraft fabric. The standard engine factory-supplied was the 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant.[3]
The Zephyr is noted for its low payload. With a useful load of 197.50NaN0 and full fuel of 430NaN0, this leaves only 154.30NaN0 for occupants and baggage.[3]
The Zephyr was later developed into the ATEC 321 Faeta.
Variants
- Zephyr 2000
base model for FAI microlight category.
- Zephyr 2550
Light-sport aircraft model[3] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 124. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 27. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 29. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
- Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 118. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998.
