larry(at)macsmachine.com
Guest
|
 Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:32 am Post subject: [Probable Spam] 601 owners... something to watch for - engin |
 |
|
Hi Michel,
I’m not surprised that that part failed. It was a very delicate construction from the beginning. This part was probably designed when the 601 was powered by lighter engines. The Subaru has some heft to it. I inspect this piece every year at the apex of the bend from both sides. Much harder to do with the solid cover. It’s not a bad idea to make the cover removable. Several years ago a Brit that flew from an old military airfield sent pictures showing both broken pieces and the firewall was doing most of the work before it was repaired. Good piece to add to the Annual
Inspection routine. Thanks for the heads up!
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
From: owner-zenith-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michel Therrien
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 10:25 PM
To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: [Probable Spam] 601 owners... something to watch for - engine mount fittings
Hi group!
I had a major unpleasant surprise today when I dismantled my firewall-forward installation. While removing the engine mount, I felt there was too much "play" in the movement of an upper engine mount fitting bolt. This is part 6-F-7-2 in the plans.
My upper left fitting was indeed cracked in such a way that the side angle was no longer united to the front side of the fitting. There might be more and I will know later when I remove the four fittings to inspect, sand blast and repaint them. At first glance, the lower fittings appear OK.
These are parts I never really inspected when I did my annuals so I don't know if I have been flying with broken engine mount fittings or not and for how long. But I don't like the idea that I did.
----------------------------
Michel Therrien CH601-HD, C-GZGQ
http://mthobby.pcperfect.com/ch601
http://pages.infinit.net/mthobby
01234567890
[quote][b]
| | - The Matronics Zenith-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List |
|
|
|
Get Email Distribution Too!
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
