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notsew_evets(at)frontiern
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:20 am Post subject: 601HDS: Adding a cutout over the leading edge wing tanks

Walla!  Just like Piper Cherokee tanks.  Someone posted that idea a few 

months back and if I ever get a leak in my tanks ,  My plan is to do just 

that mod...



Steve

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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:21 am Post subject: 601HDS: Adding a cutout over the leading edge wing tanks

A wholly removable fuel tank like this is one idea:



http://www.ch601.org/resources/removable_fuel_tanks.htm



-- Craig



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Mitch Hodges

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 45
Location: Powder Springs, GA

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:15 am Post subject: Re: 601HDS: Adding a cutout over the leading edge wing tanks

 	  craig(at)craigandjean.com wrote: 	
		  A wholly removable fuel tank like this is one idea:



http://www.ch601.org/resources/removable_fuel_tanks.htm

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Very nice!  Not sure I could mod the factory tank to do this though.  Also, I'd be interested to see how this is attached.  Doesn't look like enough attach points to me.



Whatever I do, I'm going to do twice so the wings "match".  Sadly the other wing is all wrapped and ready though.



I've got a note into Zenith about suggestions, and I'll post what I get.  Also will do an archive search.

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bobefx(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:26 pm Post subject: 601HDS: Adding a cutout over the leading edge wing tanks

I think this would be a better tank than we  have  now. I would like to see Zenith add it or put it up as an option. Even a third party option would be nice.

  

 Bob 

 601 XL QB 75% 90 to go

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sky_ranger161

Joined: 07 Jun 2006
Posts: 91

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject: 601HDS: Adding a cutout over the leading edge wing tanks

Hey Mitch,

   

  I see your post is for the HDS, but FYI I did the 3-piece skin route on my XL wings. I've got lots of pics posted at my kitlog site (link below.)

   

  There's also some guidance offered on page 40 of the Construction Standards Manual that you can download from the Zenith. You've got the basic idea though. The skins overlap at the nose ribs (observing proper edge distance), and you use A5 rivets instead of A4's. Although it seemed like three times the work, it was nice to be able to put the leading edges on in managable pieces. The added benefit is that if I develop a fuel leak or other tank problem, that section of skin can be removed without major disassembly of the wing.

   

  Hope this helps. I know this mod has been approved for the XL - not sure about the HDS, but it sounds like you've already been in touch with the folks at Zenith.

   

   Debo Cox

  Nags Head, NC

  www.mykitlog.com/debo

   

  do not archive

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Peter Barthold

Joined: 24 Apr 2006
Posts: 25
Location: Germany

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:14 am Post subject: Re: 601HDS: Adding a cutout over the leading edge wing tanks

Hi Bob and all,



the tanks on the CH601.org pictures are most likely products from a company called AERO SERVICE Poland 

http://www.aero-service.com/contact_us.html



These tanks are made for HD wings only. I asked them for a quote and they said they would also be able to do custom made stuff.



prices seem quite similar in Euro to what ZAC asks in US$ 

Greetings from Germany

Peter

HDS TD

Tail complete, Wings in progress

www.petersprojekt42.de

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