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Topic: Upgrade Question: ref. 6-ZU-4-1 |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 2
Views: 3727
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:41 pm Subject: Upgrade Question: ref. 6-ZU-4-1 |
Mike,
I bet with your new found rivet removal skill, you can remove the rivets in
short time.
I would think it difficult to expand the slot while riveted in place but
maybe you have a plan.
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Topic: Upgrade Question: ref. 6-ZU-4-1 |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 2
Views: 3727
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:59 am Subject: Upgrade Question: ref. 6-ZU-4-1 |
Mike,
You will need to enlarge the slot.
Here is what I did. After the ailerons are rigged, I put the stop in place
but did not fasten it down. Push the stick to get the aileron to one stop
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Topic: AN-3 nyloc nut torque |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 2
Views: 2983
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:38 am Subject: AN-3 nyloc nut torque |
Chris,
Make sure you have the correct length bolt. If the bolt is too long, the
nut will hit the shoulder and not allow it to become tight. You are correct
you will not be able to move the bolt ... |
Topic: upgrade question |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 47
Views: 43467
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 4:34 pm Subject: upgrade question |
Actually, no. The nut is the standard nut for a AN5. The threads are the
same size just the shank is oversized.
Floyd Wilkes
601XL flying after upgrade.
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Topic: Aileron balance weight bolts |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 4
Views: 3845
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:35 am Subject: Aileron balance weight bolts |
Steve,
I have done two mods now.
On the first one, I bought shorter bolts.
On the second, I used a 10-32 die and cut the threads so the longer bolts
would work.
I guess from Zenith's view, they ... |
Topic: Accurate Altitude and Airspeed |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 6
Views: 5151
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:06 am Subject: Accurate Altitude and Airspeed |
Sam,
In order for the Dynon to get the correct wind, it must have a accurate indicated airspeed.
I do not know what you are flying, but the Zenith 601XL with standard pitot static setu ... |
Topic: Aileron control stop |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 1
Views: 2005
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:51 pm Subject: Aileron control stop |
I waited until the wings were on and ailerons rigged before putting the stop in.
It is easy to do that way and you can cut it just right.
Floyd Wilkes
601XL upgrade done and flyin ... |
Topic: 601-650 Upgrade Kit W/Wing Lockers |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 16
Views: 14333
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:38 pm Subject: 601-650 Upgrade Kit W/Wing Lockers |
Larry,
I installed the hinge up and removed the shims that were originally used.
Fits fine.
Floyd Wilkes
601XL Hopefully first flight after upgrade will be tomorrow!!
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Topic: Ask the Dar |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 6
Views: 5446
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:01 pm Subject: Ask the Dar |
I do not recall anyone but me ever seeing my ops manual and it get revised as needed.
Floyd Wilkes
601XL hopefully mod finished tomorrow and flying again!!
From: owner-zenith601 ... |
Topic: Cabin fittings |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 11
Views: 6509
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:18 am Subject: Cabin fittings |
James,
I cut several pieces of 1X2 lumber about 2 inches long and glued them to the
skins. Then a small wood screw thru the panels into the wood.
Floyd wilkes
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Topic: rivet sets |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 12
Views: 14787
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:18 pm Subject: rivet sets |
Terry,
Definitely use a helper. The bucking bar must be normal to the rivet.
If the gun has a regulator on it, make sure it is turned way up. If it was
set for smaller rivets, that setting wi ... |
Topic: 601XL Canopy |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 4
Views: 4127
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:51 pm Subject: 601XL Canopy |
Michel
Glad to hear I am not the only one to do this.
I bought the 80 lbs struts and cut the off. Works ok.
Floyd Wilkes
601XL
Do not archive
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Topic: Cowling attachment, O200 |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 8
Views: 5173
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:57 am Subject: Cowling attachment, O200 |
Jim,
It is very easy to remove and install.
Floyd Wilkes
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Topic: Cowling attachment, O200 |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 8
Views: 5173
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:02 pm Subject: Cowling attachment, O200 |
Jim,
I used hinges to connect the bottom cowl to the fuselage. Pictures at
http://picasaweb.google.com/floyd.wilkes/2008_02_07#
I used nutplates and screws to attach the top cowl.
I take of ... |
Topic: Prop selection for Jabiru 3300 |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 1
Views: 2361
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:23 pm Subject: Prop selection for Jabiru 3300 |
Mark,
If you are using the Zenith supplied pitot/static tubes, you will probably
find the indicated/calibrated are way off at higher speed.
My tests in knots were 107 KIAS=98 CAS 95 KIAS=88 ... |
Topic: Propeller Selection |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 8
Views: 7248
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:14 pm Subject: Propeller Selection |
Terry,
Floyd here not Bill. My weights were nose wheel 258 lbs at -500 mm
right wheel 274 lbs at 648 mm
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Topic: Propeller Selection |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 8
Views: 7248
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:50 pm Subject: Propeller Selection |
Bill,
Mine are just behind the right seat. Actually, I have two batteries there, the usual RG680 and a 8AH SLA as emergency backup for my electrically dependent engine.
On final approach ... |
Topic: Wanted Zenith 601xl Decal |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 6
Views: 10688
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 2:03 pm Subject: Wanted Zenith 601xl Decal |
Call Craig Douglas at Allegra prints and imaging 800-975-3188
If you have a graphic you want on disk, they can print anything.
This is a link to pics of my 601 they did the graphics for.
http://pi ... |
Topic: upper and lower elevator horn doubler location |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 3
Views: 4231
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:20 am Subject: upper and lower elevator horn doubler location |
Lee
I believe you are correct..
Floyd Wilkes
do not archive
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Topic: upper and lower elevator horn doubler location |
floyd wilkes
Replies: 3
Views: 4231
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:12 pm Subject: upper and lower elevator horn doubler location |
Lee,
Check your builders guide 6-T-3A page 11. Third and fourth photo show where
it goes.
Floyd Wilkes
601XL O-200
do not archive
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