True pedigree aircraft

Beginning of your adventure in the clouds

Training, sports and aerobatic two-seater plane ZLIN Z 242 L Guru is designed so that your dreams could become reality and you could learn

how to fly with and pilot your own plane. The Z 242 L Guru is intended for basic and advanced training in civil and military flying schools. It is

often used for touring flights, aerobatic flights and aerobatic training. The ZLIN can be used for night flight training, towing gliders and advertise-

ment banners as well as for IFR flights.

The revolutionary single-engine self-supporting low-wing plane excels with its easy steerability and thus by its trouble-free operation. It allows

full control over the plane during all aerobatic turns.

The price affordability and low operation costs together with easy maintenance move the ZLIN Guru ahead of its competitors in its category.

EXPERIENCE NAMED Z 242 L GuRu

Photo: Andrzej Rutkowski/ Przegląd Lotniczy

Inspirit your ZLIN with your person-

ality and choose your own colour

combination and paintwork design.

Nothing inspires more than calm

Imagine ideal balance between usefulness and perfect flying qualities. When developing and designing the plane we used tens of years of experience and

learned from previous types of planes Z 42, Z 142, and Z 43. The ZLIN Z 242 L Guru is the result of our efforts to fulfil demanding expectations of

pilots and to ensure a pleasant, joyful and safe flying experience.

Whether it’s safety of flight crew or protective functions of ZLIN planes, we have always something to offer: unique construction or five-point sports

fastening belts, our SAFE-LIFE system – the recording acceleration meter AMU serves for monitoring, evaluation and extension of plane’s life, nowadays

even up to 20,000 flying hours.

Ask ZLIN AIRCRAFT company for wide variety of options from colour palette.

EXTERIOR

The cockpit canopy opens forward and is equipped with emergency jettison system.

The plane is equipped with towing gear for towing gliders and banners.

Low-wing design.The recording accelera-tion meter AMU serves for monitoring, evaluation and extension of plane’s life.

Pure flying experience

Tailor made sports innovations provide unforgettable

flying experience. Due to low-wing design and bubble-

shaped cockpit you will have perfect view and control

of everything around you. Ergonomic adjustable side-

by-side positioned seats are tailored for use of back-

type parachutes. There is also enough of luggage space.

Interior materials are strictly purposeful and are made

of plastics, metals, leather and fabrics.

No other manufacturer worldwide will provide you with such a room.

Duplicate steering for training.

The integrity of main mid-section beam is monitored by nitro-gen overpressure.

Ventilation control.

0,82 - 0,93 m

0,48 m

0,51

m

0,43 - 0,56 m

0,58 m

0,50

m

0,52 - 0,63 m

0,34

m

0,94

m

0,28 m3

Simple steering pulls.

INTERIOR

INTERIéR APPARATuSES AND PROPuLSION

Avionics

The ZLIN Z 242 L is equipped with apparatuses and avionics accord-

ing to type of operation and wishes of the customer. The dashboard is

equipped with flight and engine instruments for simple control of the

plane. The standard equipment includes radio communication Garmin

SL 40, emergency locator Artex ME-406. The equipment can be ex-

tended for GPS or for other equipment upon request.

For a list of basic and optional equipment and price list please contact

company ZLIN AIRCRAFT.

Engine

The ZLIN Z 242 L Guru is propelled by powerful American engine

Textron Lycoming AEIO-360-A1B6. The single-piston four-stroke-cy-

cle air-cooled flat right-handed four-cylinder engine can deliver up to

200 HP in 2700 RPM. The fuel consumption is 36 litres (9.5 gal.) per

one hour in economy operation.

6940 mm

2950

mm

3200

mm

9340

mm

Category acrobatic Utility Normal

empty weight * with propeller Hraztell

745 kg* 755 kg

1642 lbs *1664 lbs

745 kg* 755 kg

1642 lbs * 1664 lbs

745 kg* 755 kg

1642 lbs* 1664 lbs

Max. takeoff weight 970 kg 2140 lbs 1020 kg 2250 lbs 1090 kg 2400 lbs

Load factor +6 / -3,5 +5 / -3 +3,8 / -1,5takeoff distance (ground roll) 210 m 689 ft 233 m 764 ft 266 m 873 ft

take off distance (over 50 ft obstacle)

450 m 1476 ft 495 m 1624 ft 565 m 1854 ft

Max. rate of climb (sea level) 5,5 m/s 1080 ft/min 5,0 m/s 980 ft/min 4,25 m/s 850 ft/min

Max. speed (sea level) 236 km/h 127 knots 233 km/h 126 knots 231 km/h 125 knots

Cruising speed (2450 rPM, 6560 ft) 227 km/h 122 knots 225 km/h 121 knots 223 km/h 120 knots

Main tanks capacity 2×60 liter 2×16 gals 2x60 liter 2×16 gals 223 km/h 2×16 gals

auxiliary tanks capacity 2×55 l 2×14,5 gals

range (2350 rPM, 6560 ft) 495 km 267 NM 495 km 267 NM 1056 km 570 NM

BasiC diMeNsioNs ProPeLLer (constant speed)

Wing span 9,34 m 30,64 ft Manufacturer MT Propeller, Germany

Length 6,94 m 22,77 ft Type MTV-9-B-C/C-188-18a

Height 2,95 m 9,68 ft Blades 3

eNgiNe

Manufacturer TEXTRON Lycoming, USA

type AERO-360-A1B6

Max. power (2700 rPM) 200 HP

Max. cruising power (2450 rPM) 150 HP

economy crusing power (2350 rPM) 130 HP

TEChNICAL SPECIfICATIONS

Ø1880 mm

2330 mm

9340 mm

If you take into account the excellent relationship between its price and utility value, the Z 143 LSi Genius is then your best possible decision.

EXPERIENCE NAMED ZLIN Z 143 LSI GENIuS

Continuation of your adventure in the clouds

Everyone loves innovations, in particular if they come in unique and fascinating package. New genera-

tion of Z 143 LSi Genius is one of those examples. An outstanding modernization of well-established

planes of legendary Z 40 series excels at first sight with its more natty curves. Apart from unique

design, the new generation of ZLIN Z 143 LSi plane has much more to offer. The complete change of

interior, modern Glass Cockpit Garmin G950, superlative steerability and spaciousness of a limousine.

But what is in the new version preserved from its predecessors? Excellent flying qualities. Be prepared

for encountering a rejuvenated ZLIN.

Because life is one big challenge and every day brings unexpected situations and all sorts of decisions,

we wanted to accommodate the new plane to all needs that you can bethink of. With room for 4 per-

sons and a piece of luggage the ZLIN Z 143 LSi Genius can offer versatility within the meaning of motto

“we were, we are and we can be everywhere!“ The plane can serve as aerotaxi, for commercial and fam-

ily flights, for basic and advanced training in civil and military flying schools, patrolling over terrestrial,

naval and coastal targets, night flight training and IFR flights, and for towing gliders and advertisement

banners. To transform the plane to two-seater version with spacious luggage room for bicycle and ski

is a matter of course.

Inspirit your ZLIN with your person-

ality, choose your own colour combi-

nation and paintwork design.

Nothing inspires more than peace of mind

Whether it’s safety of flight crew or protective functions of ZLIN planes, we have always something to offer: unique design, whose basics

are fuselage framework from steel tubes and all-metal riveted wings, tail assembly and rear part of fuselage or three-point sports belts,

our SAFE-LIFE system – the recording acceleration meter AMU serves for monitoring, evaluation and extension of plane’s life, nowadays

even up to 20,000 flying hours. The integrity of the main mid-section beam is controlled by nitrogen overpressure. The cockpit canopy

opens forward and is equipped with emergency jettisoning system.

Ask company ZLIN AIRCRAFT for wide variety of options from colour palette.

Changes in exterior of the new plane Z 143 LSi Genius have been

made mainly in the design of motor hood, border wing curves and

cockpit glazing. Usage of new composite parts helped achieve more el-

egant and aerodynamically neat shapes. Therefore the new Genius can

show off its elegant and aerodynamic shapes. New materials provide

easy access “under the hood” and optimization of costs on spare parts.

The landing gear is designed for operation on unpaved take-off and

landing strips. While landing and rolling, an excellent view from the

cabin is a merit. A steerable front gear and efficient independent brakes

on main wheels contribute to better manoeuvrability on the ground.

EXTERIOR

Tříbodové sportovní pásy.

Avionics Garmin G950

Multifunctional avionics Garmin G950 customized to ZLIN Z 143 LSi Genius integrates all basic flight and engine instruments into a digital

displays. The function of displaying the surrounding terrain in 3D display is of invaluable help. The system is set for maximum usage and intuitive

control. It helps pilots gain unique overview of the situation and increases safety of the crew. The essential data are collected in real time on

two big adjustable displays with high resolution.

Because we know that the pilot high above the ground always has to have the sense of maximum safety at any situation, we will not leave

everything just on electronics. The basic instruments are backed up by analogue indicators. One of very frequent demands is the possibility of

installation of autopilot. The one we offer manages all necessary actions between the start and the landing.

For a list of basic and optional equipment and price list please contact company ZLIN AIRCRAFT.

Engine

The ZLIN Z 143 L Guru is propelled by powerful American engine Textron Lycoming IO-540-C4D5. The single-piston four-stroke-cycle air-

cooled flat right-handed four-cylinder engine can deliver up to 235 HP in 2400 RPM. The fuel consumption is 39 litres (10.3 gal.) per hour in

economy operation. The air is cut by propeller type MTV-9-B/195-45. It’s a three-blade propeller with hydraulic variable pitch with constant

rotations.

APPARATuSES AND PROPuLSION

Category Normal Utility

empty weight 855 kg 1885 lbs 855 kg 1885 lbs

Max. takeoff weight 1350 kg 2976 lbs 1080 kg 2380 lbs

Load factor +3,8 / -1,52 +4,4 / -1,76takeoff distance (ground roll) 295 m 968 ft 170 m 558 ft

take off distance (over 50 ft obstacle)

640 m 2100 ft 450 m 1476 ft

Max. rate of climb (sea level) 4,9 m/s 965 ft/min 7,4 m/s 1457 ft/min

Max. speed (sea level) 260 km/h 140 knots 266 km/h 144 knots

Cruising speed (2200 rPM, 6000 ft) 243 km/h 131 knots 249 km/h 135 knots

Main tanks capacity 2×61 litres 2×16,1 gals 2×61 litres 2×16,1 gals

auxiliary tanks capacity 2×51 litres 2×13,4 gals

range (2200 rPM, 10000 ft) 1100 km 599 NM 460 km 248 NM

BasiC diMeNsioNs ProPeLLer (constant speed)

Wing span 10,14 m 33,25 ft Manufacturer MT Propeller, Germany

Length 7,58 m 24,86 ft Type MTV-9-B/195-45

Height 2,91 m 9,55 ft Blades 3

eNgiNe

Manufacturer TEXTRON Lycoming, USA

type IO-540-C4D5

Max. power (2400 rPM) 235 HP

Max. cruising power (2200 rPM) 175 HP

economy crusing power (2000 rPM) 140 HP

TEChNICAL SPECIfICATIONS

280 m

m

2820

mm

1750 mm7577 mm

3006

mm

Ø1950 mm

2440 mm

10136 mm

Pure flying experience

The completely redesigned interior corresponds

to the new era. Brand new are for example cen-

tral desk and ceiling panel. All this contributes

to comfort of crew that can seat in ergonomi-

cally precisely shaped seats. The demanding pi-

lots surely appreciate new seats covered with

leather.

Due to bubble-shaped cockpit you will have per-

fect view and control of everything around you.

There is also enough of luggage space. The dash-

board with built-in integrated avionics Garmin

with multifunctional displays will be the standard

for modernized plane ZLIN Z 143 LSi Genius.

INTERIOR

The steering of Genius is simple, easy and pleasant.

Three-point sports belts.

The dashboard with built-in integrated avionics.

Everything contributes to comfort of crew that can enjoy ergonomically pre-cisely shaped seats.

The redesigned interior corresponds to the new era.

We believe that this brochure provided you with a basic overview of planes from company ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Some

planes depicted on images are equipped with optional equipment that has not to be part of standard equipment. All

information contained in the brochure is relevant at the moment of the manufacture of the brochure. For detailed infor-

requests concerning services, spare parts, manufacture portfolio, prices and delivery terms please contact our company

ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s.

ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. - Letiště 1578 - 765 81 - Otrokovice - Czech Republic - tel.: +420 725 266 711

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