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Topic: fuel flow for CH701 |
kissell
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Views: 45516
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:38 pm Subject: Re: fuel flow for CH701 revisted |
I recently received a phone call from someone at the NTSB regarding the Zenith fuel system. I have not yet followed through with the query but it did cause me to re-examine the Zenith fuel problem whi ... |
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kissell
Replies: 0
Views: 2646
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 2:21 am Subject: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/02/15 |
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Topic: I've finally found a good use for the Zenith Throttle handl |
kissell
Replies: 1
Views: 1936
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:43 pm Subject: I've finally found a good use for the Zenith Throttle handl |
Yes , I use the original Zenith T-throttle in my 701 with a simple modification and have found it very good (over 170 hours now). The fix is to install a counter balance spring behind the panel which ... |
Topic: fuel pump |
kissell
Replies: 0
Views: 1702
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 4:39 am Subject: fuel pump |
The 701 will gravity feed at typical pitch angles as long as the pitch is level or down. Since the wing is behind the engine under some attitudes the wing can be below the engine, since pitch rotates ... |
Topic: Ohio Zenith flyin at the MERFI |
kissell
Replies: 0
Views: 2328
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:58 am Subject: Ohio Zenith flyin at the MERFI |
To anyone interested. Last year (0 we had four CH701 fly into Grimes Field Airport in Urbana, Ohio for our first southwestern Ohio Zenith flyin. This year we are planning to meet at the same airport ... |
Topic: Gasoline smellGasoline smell |
kissell
Replies: 3
Views: 4608
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:32 pm Subject: Re: Gasoline smellGasoline smell |
Hello group, I recently replaced the fuel lines in my 701 with Parker series 39704 SUPER-FLEX FL 1/4" Low Permeation fuel line. Since the replacement the overall opinion by me and my wife is that ... |
Topic: Gasoline smellGasoline smell |
kissell
Replies: 3
Views: 4608
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:30 am Subject: Re: Gasoline smell |
I did a little more research today and found the following. Per EPA study, rubber fuel line such as used on lawn mowers and RV equipment can out-gas as much as 5 gram (weight) of fuel per foot per day ... |
Topic: Gasoline smell |
kissell
Replies: 24
Views: 12756
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:24 pm Subject: Re: Gasoline smell |
A little additional insight to the gas "smell". Per the Zenith materials list the 701 uses about 18 feet of fuel line. I just measured the circumference (C) of the new AS line at 1 5/8 inch. ... |
Topic: Gasoline smell |
kissell
Replies: 24
Views: 12756
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:38 pm Subject: Re: Gasoline smell |
I have experienced the described "smell" as well since first flight. I have inspected the fuel system several times for any leak and found nothing. I recently ordered new fuel line that is c ... |
Topic: Subject: Prestart warm up question |
kissell
Replies: 0
Views: 1937
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:52 pm Subject: Subject: Prestart warm up question |
Subject: "Prestart warm up question"
I live in Dayton Ohio where a warm up is required in the winter months. I purchased a small construction heater, the type that uses kerosene as f ... |
Topic: Fuel Tests |
kissell
Replies: 2
Views: 2464
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 1:58 pm Subject: Fuel Tests |
Hi Group,
Here are the test results of my fuel test as promised.
I have a CH701 with dual factory wing tanks that are connected together by the gascolator. The are no fuel valves to mana ... |
Topic: fuel flow for CH701 |
kissell
Replies: 22
Views: 45516
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:42 am Subject: fuel flow for CH701 |
Study of the Zenith CH701 two tank fuel system, Bob Kissell, N701UB
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After completing my Zenith CH701 ... |
Topic: CH701 Warpdrive |
kissell
Replies: 7
Views: 5500
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:35 pm Subject: CH701 Warpdrive |
Graemecns,
I fly a 701 with the 100 hp Rotax and have found that 11 to 12 degree is about right. With 12 degree you will just go to 5800 in full power cruise and to only about 5400 in a 60 mph ... |
Topic: N701N Completed and Flying |
kissell
Replies: 12
Views: 10183
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:21 pm Subject: N701N Completed and Flying |
Congratulations on the first flight Jeff,
Your plane looks great. I see that you are not very far from me, I'm near Dayton. I finished my 701 this summer and I'd like to get together sometime ... |
Topic: Rotax 10k hours |
kissell
Replies: 3
Views: 3288
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:51 am Subject: Rotax 10k hours |
Read Brandon's post regarding 10,000 hours on Rotax 914, amazing! As a Rotax 912ULS and CH701SP driver I would really like to know more about the service interval, oils used (synthetic or blended) ... |
Topic: Rotax 10k hours |
kissell
Replies: 3
Views: 3288
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:50 am Subject: Rotax 10k hours |
Read Brandon's post regarding 10,000 hours on Rotax 914, amazing! As a Rotax 912ULS and CH701SP driver I would really like to know more about the service interval, oils used (synthetic or blended) ... |
Topic: 701 engine weight |
kissell
Replies: 10
Views: 9482
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:56 pm Subject: 701 engine weight |
Hey Ralph,
If your 701 is really at 880 lbs empty then you only have 1100 -880 -> 220
lbs for you and fuel by my figuring. Thats not much to work with. I am
interested in what has added so m ... |
Topic: 701 engine weight |
kissell
Replies: 10
Views: 9482
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:47 pm Subject: 701 engine weight |
Hi,
I just completed my CH701SP this month. Inspection by FAA will take place next Monday. But back to your question, my 701 weighs in at 596 lbs empty. It has a nice panel and is painted. The CG ... |
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