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PostPosted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:32 pm    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

Has anyone any idea about how hard it would be to retrofit an already
fabricated 601HDS stabilator to a 601XL fuselage. Apparently the attach
fittings would have to be wider.

Is this possible?
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:32 pm    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

Has anyone any idea about how hard it would be to retrofit an already
fabricated 601HDS stabilIizer to a 601XL fuselage. Apparently the attach
fittings would have to be wider.

Is this possible?
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:01 pm    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

Both models use the same stabilizer and rudder so it should fit.

On Sep 25, 2006, at 8:30 PM, Ron Lalonde wrote:

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Has anyone any idea about how hard it would be to retrofit an
already fabricated 601HDS stabilator to a 601XL fuselage.
Apparently the attach fittings would have to be wider.

Is this possible?
RON


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PostPosted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:49 pm    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

Hi Bryan
That is what I had read in the literature and on the website.
Apparently there has to be some modifications made since the 601XL fuselage
is a bit wider. I was told this by a fella at the factory. .
Ron
Quote:

Both models use the same stabilizer and rudder so it should fit.

On Sep 25, 2006, at 8:30 PM, Ron Lalonde wrote:

>
>
>Has anyone any idea about how hard it would be to retrofit an already
>fabricated 601HDS stabilator to a 601XL fuselage. Apparently the attach
>fittings would have to be wider.
>
>Is this possible?
>RON


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:47 am    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

Must be a recent change then because I built my stabilizer in '98
right after the first prototype of the XL with the bungee main gear
came out before the design was changed to the current spring gear
mains. My stabilizer fit right on the new rear fuselage kit they sent
me in 2000. The tail kit I received was the same kit they were
selling for the HD/HDS at the time. I don't have my plans with me
right now or any measurements. I don't think the tail of the fuselage
has changed between the HD and XL. If I get out to the hangar soon,
I'll take some measurements.
On Sep 25, 2006, at 10:47 PM, Ron Lalonde wrote:

Quote:

<rlalonde(at)hotmail.com>

Hi Bryan
That is what I had read in the literature and on the website.
Apparently there has to be some modifications made since the 601XL
fuselage is a bit wider. I was told this by a fella at the factory. .
Ron
>
> Both models use the same stabilizer and rudder so it should fit.
>
> On Sep 25, 2006, at 8:30 PM, Ron Lalonde wrote:
>
>>
>> <rlalonde(at)hotmail.com>
>>
>> Has anyone any idea about how hard it would be to retrofit an
>> already fabricated 601HDS stabilator to a 601XL fuselage.
>> Apparently the attach fittings would have to be wider.
>>
>> Is this possible?
>> RON
>
>
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:08 am    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

I don't know if there has been a change to the mounting of the
stabilizer. However, I do know there have been numerous changes to
the XL design to make it conform with the consensus LSA standard.

Unfortunately, the information on design changes on the drawings is
not very good. It is also impossible to figure out who to discuss
the changes with since they don't put the designer's name on the
drawings when they make a change. All my drawings still have only C.
Heintz name on them even though he retired several years ago. Maybe
some day the designers at ZAC will start using industry standards for
documentation of designs.

Paul
XL fuselage
At 02:45 AM 9/26/2006, you wrote:
Quote:
Must be a recent change then because I built my stabilizer in '98
right after the first prototype of the XL with the bungee main gear
came out before the design was changed to the current spring gear
mains. My stabilizer fit right on the new rear fuselage kit they sent
me in 2000. The tail kit I received was the same kit they were
selling for the HD/HDS at the time. I don't have my plans with me
right now or any measurements. I don't think the tail of the fuselage
has changed between the HD and XL. If I get out to the hangar soon,
I'll take some measurements.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:38 am    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

Whoa, lets back up the train on this one a bit. Yes, Chris Heintz is
Retired form the everyday rush of running a business, which means he may
or may not be found in his office, also he may or may not be at an
airshow. However, he is NOT retired from designing new planes, he is
still involved in the evolution of his designs and he is available for
consultation on structural changes to his aircraft. SO the reason why
you only see C.Heintz name on the plans Is due to the fact that Chris is
still approving changes. Now the difference in style on the plans is due
to the fact that Chris is a hands on master and uses a computer for a
hat stand. SO all inputs come from hand drawings and need to be imputed
by another hand into CAD.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:23 am    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

Hi Bryan
Appreciate your efforts. The HDS tail was made from a tail kit produced in
2000-2001 (approx) and the XL fuselage will be the current one.
Sure would like to use this completed tail kit on the XL.
Until I talked to the guy I got on the phone at the Zenith factory in
Missouri I was quite certain that all the 601 tail kits were the same. All
their literature and their website states this.
Thanks for checking for me.

Ron

Quote:
Must be a recent change then because I built my stabilizer in '98 right
after the first prototype of the XL with the bungee main gear came out
before the design was changed to the current spring gear mains. My
stabilizer fit right on the new rear fuselage kit they sent me in 2000.
The tail kit I received was the same kit they were selling for the HD/HDS
at the time. I don't have my plans with me right now or any measurements.
I don't think the tail of the fuselage has changed between the HD and XL.
If I get out to the hangar soon, I'll take some measurements.
On Sep 25, 2006, at 10:47 PM, Ron Lalonde wrote:

>
>
>Hi Bryan
>That is what I had read in the literature and on the website.
>Apparently there has to be some modifications made since the 601XL
>fuselage is a bit wider. I was told this by a fella at the factory. .
>Ron
>>
>>Both models use the same stabilizer and rudder so it should fit.
>>
>>On Sep 25, 2006, at 8:30 PM, Ron Lalonde wrote:
>>
>>>
>>><rlalonde(at)hotmail.com>
>>>
>>>Has anyone any idea about how hard it would be to retrofit an already
>>>fabricated 601HDS stabilator to a 601XL fuselage. Apparently the
>>>attach fittings would have to be wider.
>>>
>>>Is this possible?
>>>RON
>>
>>
>>
>>
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:07 am    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

I just finished the elevator I received 2 weeks ago. I can say it is
quite a bit different than that XL elevator I made a few years ago,
which means it is different from the HDS. Seems you could upgrade the
older style elevator to the new style. This does not address the
stabilizer of course. The elevator differences I noted were:

1) Use of A5 rivets around cutout.

2) A strap that connects the back of the upper and lower horns. This
also uses 2 AS5 (steel) rivets.

3) Trim tab is completely different, nearly full span on left side.

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On Sep 26, 2006, at 9:23 AM, Ron Lalonde wrote:

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<rlalonde(at)hotmail.com>
Hi Bryan
Appreciate your efforts. The HDS tail was made from a tail kit
produced in 2000-2001 (approx) and the XL fuselage will be the
current one.
Sure would like to use this completed tail kit on the XL.
Until I talked to the guy I got on the phone at the Zenith factory
in Missouri I was quite certain that all the 601 tail kits were the
same. All their literature and their website states this.
Thanks for checking for me.

Ron

> Must be a recent change then because I built my stabilizer in '98
> right after the first prototype of the XL with the bungee main
> gear came out before the design was changed to the current spring
> gear mains. My stabilizer fit right on the new rear fuselage kit
> they sent me in 2000. The tail kit I received was the same kit
> they were selling for the HD/HDS at the time. I don't have my
> plans with me right now or any measurements. I don't think the
> tail of the fuselage has changed between the HD and XL. If I get
> out to the hangar soon, I'll take some measurements.
> On Sep 25, 2006, at 10:47 PM, Ron Lalonde wrote:
>
>>
>> <rlalonde(at)hotmail.com>
>>
>> Hi Bryan
>> That is what I had read in the literature and on the website.
>> Apparently there has to be some modifications made since the
>> 601XL fuselage is a bit wider. I was told this by a fella at the
>> factory. .
>> Ron
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Both models use the same stabilizer and rudder so it should fit.
>>>
>>> On Sep 25, 2006, at 8:30 PM, Ron Lalonde wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> <rlalonde(at)hotmail.com>
>>>>
>>>> Has anyone any idea about how hard it would be to retrofit an
>>>> already fabricated 601HDS stabilator to a 601XL fuselage.
>>>> Apparently the attach fittings would have to be wider.
>>>>
>>>> Is this possible?
>>>> RON
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:28 am    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

On Tuesday, September 26, 2006, at 07:57AM, Ron Lalonde <rlalonde(at)hotmail.com> wrote:

Quote:

Hi Bryan
Appreciate your efforts. The HDS tail was made from a tail kit produced in
2000-2001 (approx) and the XL fuselage will be the current one.
Sure would like to use this completed tail kit on the XL.

In updates 2005a fuselage bottom skin ( 6-B-1-4 ) was changed to one piece ( 6-B-1-3 was deleted), Front H.T. Frame ( 6-B-1-1) was widened to fit the straight side lines from 214mm to 232mm and as consequence the stabilizer attachments ( 6-T-2 ) were moved accordingly. Material thickness of the front and rear spar of the stabilizer was increased from t=.025" to t=.032" respectively t=.040" , just to mention the most obvious changes. More changes in the elevator (trim tab) etc.

Conclusion: The "old" stabilizer won't fit right away on the new fuselage.

Christoph Steiner

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:22 pm    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

So it won't do any good to measure my fuselage since I have one of
the early kits. The HD stabilizer would probably fit on my XL but not
a more recent one.
Quote:

>
> <rlalonde(at)hotmail.com>
> Hi Bryan
> Appreciate your efforts. The HDS tail was made from a tail kit
> produced in
> 2000-2001 (approx) and the XL fuselage will be the current one.
> Sure would like to use this completed tail kit on the XL.

In updates 2005a fuselage bottom skin ( 6-B-1-4 ) was changed to
one piece ( 6-B-1-3 was deleted), Front H.T. Frame ( 6-B-1-1) was
widened to fit the straight side lines from 214mm to 232mm and as
consequence the stabilizer attachments ( 6-T-2 ) were moved
accordingly. Material thickness of the front and rear spar of the
stabilizer was increased from t=.025" to t=.032" respectively t=.
040" , just to mention the most obvious changes. More changes in
the elevator (trim tab) etc.

Conclusion: The "old" stabilizer won't fit right away on the new
fuselage.

Christoph Steiner

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:29 pm    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

This is not something to guess about. Quit farting around and contact
Zenith. Sorry, there are some things that are out of the realm of the list.
Even if your grandkids are ineligible for a medical by the time you get a
response.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:46 pm    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

Bill:
I posed this question to BOTH Zenith Aircraft and the fellas at
Can-ZacAviation (the Canadian distributors) BEFORE I posted to this list. So
I wasnt farting around Bill. Both places I might add were freindly and
knowledgeable but did not have the information at hand that I needed. I knew
that a HDS builder with XL experience could provide the answer. Having the
opportunity to purchase a HDS tail kit at an excellent price, I wanted to be
absolutely, positively sure that the HDS tail kit would fit the current 601
XL.

I did get a few replies as well stating that all 601 versions had the same
tail kit. This information is supported by the website and ZAC literature
which states this. Unfortunately, I have found that this is definately not
the case with the XL version from 2005 on.

I disagree with this question being "beyond the realm of this list". You
should give the fellas on this list more credit than that. As you can see in
the paragraph below, my question was answered quite adequately by a 601 XL
builder by the name of Christoph Steiner.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
In updates 2005a fuselage bottom skin ( 6-B-1-4 ) was changed to one piece (
6-B-1-3 was deleted), Front H.T. Frame ( 6-B-1-1) was widened to fit the
straight side lines from 214mm to 232mm and as consequence the stabilizer
attachments ( 6-T-2 ) were moved accordingly. Material thickness of the
front
and rear spar of the stabilizer was increased from t=.025" to t=.032"
respectively t=.040" , just to mention the most obvious changes. More
changes in
the elevator (trim tab) etc.

Conclusion: The "old" stabilizer won't fit right away on the new fuselage.
Christoph Steiner, 601XL
---------------------------------------------------------
Thank-you Chris for the thorough answer to my question. Much appreciated.
Knowing that both the front and rear spar thicknesses have been increased
does not make the HDS stabilator an option on a new 601 XL.
As a new member of this list, and a new builder, I would like to be able to
draw on the extensive experience of the Zenith Group.
I would like to think that no question is too stupid to ask!!

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This is not something to guess about. Quit farting around and contact
Zenith. Sorry, there are some things that are out of the realm of the list.
Even if your grandkids are ineligible for a medical by the time you get a
response.
Bill Naumuk
HDS Fuselage
Townville, Pa

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:05 pm    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

My apologies. If you're satisfied, that's all that counts.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:15 am    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

No apology required.
I will be sticking with the older pre-2005 tail kit. The prognosis is not
too bad. The job can be done.

Cant say enough about the help that the Zenith gang has provided, both at
the factory and at the Canadian distributorship. If you ever have a
question, Mark and Dave at Can-Zac are the most helpful people you could run
into.

Thanks to all you guys on the list as well. Taking time to answer questions
from a newbie like myself is truly appreciated.
I will try not to pester you guys to death!!!!
Thanks again

Ron
Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada
601 XL, #6520

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[quote]My apologies. If you're satisfied, that's all that counts.
Bill Naumuk
HDS Fuselage
Townville, Pa
>Bill:
>I posed this question to BOTH Zenith Aircraft and the fellas at
>Can-ZacAviation (the Canadian distributors) BEFORE I posted to this list.
>So I wasnt farting around Bill. Both places I might add were freindly and
>knowledgeable but did not have the information at hand that I needed. I
>knew that a HDS builder with XL experience could provide the answer.
>Having the opportunity to purchase a HDS tail kit at an excellent price, I
>wanted to be absolutely, positively sure that the HDS tail kit would fit
>the current 601 XL.
>
>I did get a few replies as well stating that all 601 versions had the same
>tail kit. This information is supported by the website and ZAC literature
>which states this. Unfortunately, I have found that this is definately not
>the case with the XL version from 2005 on.
>
>I disagree with this question being "beyond the realm of this list". You
>should give the fellas on this list more credit than that. As you can see
>in the paragraph below, my question was answered quite adequately by a 601
>XL builder by the name of Christoph Steiner.
>----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>In updates 2005a fuselage bottom skin ( 6-B-1-4 ) was changed to one piece
>(
>6-B-1-3 was deleted), Front H.T. Frame ( 6-B-1-1) was widened to fit the
>straight side lines from 214mm to 232mm and as consequence the stabilizer
>attachments ( 6-T-2 ) were moved accordingly. Material thickness of the
>front
>and rear spar of the stabilizer was increased from t=.025" to t=.032"
>respectively t=.040" , just to mention the most obvious changes. More
>changes in
>the elevator (trim tab) etc.
>
>Conclusion: The "old" stabilizer won't fit right away on the new fuselage.
>Christoph Steiner, 601XL
>---------------------------------------------------------
>Thank-you Chris for the thorough answer to my question. Much appreciated.
>Knowing that both the front and rear spar thicknesses have been increased
>does not make the HDS stabilator an option on a new 601 XL.
>As a new member of this list, and a new builder, I would like to be able
>to draw on the extensive experience of the Zenith Group.
>I would like to think that no question is too stupid to ask!!
>
>>
>>
>>This is not something to guess about. Quit farting around and contact
>>Zenith. Sorry, there are some things that are out of the realm of the
>>list. Even if your grandkids are ineligible for a medical by the time you
>>get a response.
>>Bill Naumuk
>>HDS Fuselage
>>Townville, Pa
>
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:24 pm    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

Ron-
I agree with your recommendation of Mark. His response time is nearly
instantaneous. Other than having seen him on the HBH DVDs, I've had no
correspondence with Dave, but it's obvious they're a team. Check out their
DVDs-you won't be sorry.
I also encourage you to keep up your thorough research. Many times it
takes weeks of posting to come up with the information you're looking for,
and it might come from a direction totally different from what you expected
to begin with. You have to realize that I only saw an early portion of the
string when I offered my comments. There may have been additions, but it's
only human nature to respond to the first stimulus.
The list is a powerful tool, but you have to be patient in learning how
to use it. You'll eventually find out that I give listers a lot more credit
than you think I do now.
Good building!
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 6:55 pm    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

Listers,
I built my stabilizer in 2004. Received the remainder of the kit in
November 2005. Zenith informed me that the front mount on my stabilizer
must be widened to fit the fuselage in the current kit. I believe the
new width was 14mm wider but am not looking at the plans. I spoke to
Roger about this as it would require removing the skin and drilling new
holes in the spar very close to the current holes. I believe that will
cause problems with edge distance. I am not to the point of making a
decision yet but am looking at making a new fuse bulkhead to correctly
fit my stab as has been done by at least one other builder. So yes, the
mounting is wider on the newer version XL than before. I do not know
about the 601HDS.

Rodney Mills
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601XL / Corvair
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:55 pm    Post subject: Fitting 601HDS Stabilizer to 601XL Reply with quote

Hi Rodney
Here are two replies reference the fix for this problem that I received from
Tom L., one
of the builders on the list. By the time I get far enough along in my
project this problem will probably
have a illustrated and documented fix in place.
The guys at the Zenith factory, and the Can-Zac fellas are right on the ball
with all this stuff....I am impressed. This Tom L. has solved this problem
too.
It does not appear to be much of a problem to fix. (But dont forget, I am a
Newbie!! LOL)
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Shim's ---.063 and .125 (1/8") "cut to fit" like the top of 6B1-9 ---the
shims go
on the inside of 6B1-9 with the .125 lappin over the upper longerons.
Will transfer the load and whould work just fine---anywaythats what I did
and the DAR approved it. Tnx, Tom
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Yes, the stablizer attach fittings seem to fit nice and close in the
shimmed area top
of 6B1-9--the same three rivits at top of 6B1-9 should go through the .125
shim.
the .063 served as a fill spacer -- the .063 is about the same thickness as
the
skin .025 and the upper longeron .040 and by the time you spray the ship and
other two
items with eching primer or zinc, it takes up the space for a good
spacer---I also
run the fix by Roger at ZAC.
Seem to be just as good as its ever going to get. Good luck.
You can type at me any time on anything else. Tom L.
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Hope this helps you
Ron

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Listers,
I built my stabilizer in 2004. Received the remainder of the kit in
November 2005. Zenith informed me that the front mount on my stabilizer
must be widened to fit the fuselage in the current kit. I believe the new
width was 14mm wider but am not looking at the plans. I spoke to Roger
about this as it would require removing the skin and drilling new holes in
the spar very close to the current holes. I believe that will cause
problems with edge distance. I am not to the point of making a decision yet
but am looking at making a new fuse bulkhead to correctly fit my stab as
has been done by at least one other builder. So yes, the mounting is wider
on the newer version XL than before. I do not know about the 601HDS.

Rodney Mills
Northport, AL
601XL / Corvair
Working on wings



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