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Tim Juhl

Joined: 21 Mar 2006
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Location: "Thumb" of Michigan

Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 7:51 am Post subject: 601XL Empty weights

What kind of empty weights are you 601XL builders seeing?  Please indicate what engine you installed and any equipment out of the ordinary.



Thanks!



Tim

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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 2:10 pm Post subject: 601XL Empty weights

Tim, 

 My empty XL weighed out at 799 Lbs with the CG at  290 mm.  

 It is probably a LOT heavier than a stock XL  as I have 600x6 tires/wheels/brakes all around (nose fork from a 801), dual aux  tanks & gauges, dual sticks, dual brakes,  ldg/taxi/position  lights/strobes plus EFIS,  AS & Alt steam gauge backups, xpndr/alt  encdr, com. stereo intercom, ELT, etc.  The engine is a Jab 3300 with a  wood Sensenich Prop. 

  

 The Zenith 700 lb figure is probably a zero option,  min required equipment, day VFR airplane.

  

 Tony Graziano

 N493TG; 243 hrs of flying fun in the  XL

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             601XL Empty    weights        From:              Tim Juhl (juhl(at)avci.net ([email]juhl(at)avci.net?subject=Re:%20601XL%20Empty%20weights&replyto=1180108292.m2f.114727(at)forums.matronics.com[/email]))        Date:              [b]Fri May 25 - 8:53        AM[/b] [quote] 	  Quote: 	
		  What kind of empty weights are you 601XL builders seeing?  Please indicate what

engine you installed and any equipment out of the ordinary.



Thanks!



Tim

	
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 2:30 pm Post subject: 601XL Empty weights

I have seen between 750 and 800 lbs. 



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Kevin Bonds

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Location: Nashville, Tn

Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject: 601XL Empty weights

Have you guys heard all the fuss about the GPS/IFR compliancy. Seems the FAA has made a policy change that voids all GPS units except Garmin 400 series, 500 series and G1000. Wow! Read the story here:  

   

http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/newsitems/2007/070524gps.html  

   

   

   

   

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601XL; Plans building.  

   

   

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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 4:53 pm Post subject: 601XL Empty weights

My XL weighed in at 777 pounds.  Lights, center stick, steam gauges, no interior, no com, no transponder.  Since then I've added a com and transponder.  I have to say, it still climbs better than anything else at my home airport.

  

 When I was considering the Corvair I was worried it would be heavier than other engine choices.  In reality, the Corvair is about the same weight when you add all the other do-dads you need to really fly and enjoy your plane.



Phil Maxson

 601XL/Corvair

 Northwest New Jersey

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Subject: Re: 601XL Empty weights

Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 17:09:24 -0500



     Tim, 

 My empty XL weighed out at 799 Lbs with the CG at 290 mm.  

 It is probably a LOT heavier than a stock XL as I have 600x6 tires/wheels/brakes all around (nose fork from a 801), dual aux tanks & gauges, dual sticks, dual brakes,  ldg/taxi/position lights/strobes plus EFIS,  AS & Alt steam gauge backups, xpndr/alt encdr, com. stereo intercom, ELT, etc.  The engine is a Jab 3300 with a wood Sensenich Prop. 

  

 The Zenith 700 lb figure is probably a zero option, min required equipment, day VFR airplane.

  

 Tony Graziano

 N493TG; 243 hrs of flying fun in the XL

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     601XL Empty weights  From:      Tim Juhl (juhl(at)avci.net ([email]juhl(at)avci.net?subject=Re: 601XL Empty weights&replyto=1180108292.m2f.114727(at)forums.matronics.com[/email]))  Date:      [b]Fri May 25 - 8:53 AM[/b]  	  Quote: 	
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engine you installed and any equipment out of the ordinary.



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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 7:44 pm Post subject: 601XL Empty weights

Hi Tim,



Mine came in at 710lbs (unpainted).  Standard kit with the only options of 

position/nav/strobe lights.  Day VFR instruments and Jabiru 3300 with wood 

Sensenich Prop.



Randy

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bryanmmartin

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Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 4:37 am Post subject: 601XL Empty weights

Mine came in at 830lbs. Full six-pack with conventional gyros, Garmin 

GNS-430, King KT-76A, confor-foam seats and sound/heat insulation 

throughout the cabin.



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     What kind of empty weights are you 601XL builders seeing?  Please indicate what

     engine you installed and any equipment out of the ordinary.

 

     Thanks!

 

     Tim


	


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Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject: 601XL Empty weights

633Z is 715 pounds empty, setup for night VFR,

plus a Westech CHT monitor (6 sensors to 1 gauge)

The only frill that I have is a Pioneer AM-FM radio.



Joe E

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CH601XL 446 hours

Jabiru 3300, Sensenich wood prop

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 What kind of empty weights are you 601XL builders seeing?  Please

 indicate what engine you installed and any equipment out of the

 ordinary. Thanks! Tim

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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: 601XL Empty weights

734 - Rotax 912ULS. Basic VFR night, extended tanks, all the paint.

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