Alexander Samoylovich
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Applying Cortec question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alexander Samoylovich Nov 25, 2023. 8 Replies

Hello.How to apply Cortec correctly?I read the Forum and the Cortec user's manual. I dilute Cortec with distilled water 4:1. I clean the surface with acetone, rough a bit with scotchbrite and clean…Continue

 

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Zenith 750 Cruzer, Clekoed the baggage area

June 19, 2024Clekoed the baggage area.Started working on the jump seat channels.See More
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Zenith 750 Cruzer, Drilled different holes

June 07, 2024Used reamer 3/16 to drill to the correct size holes for the fin top bracket.Drilled holes throught the top skin into the baggage L angle.See More
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Zenith 750 Cruzer, Drilled LS75F4-1 Side Channels

June 05, 2024Zenith made the holes in LS75F4-1 for A5 rivets. The plans say to use A6 rivets.I used a drill press and a 3/16 reamer to enlarge the holes to accept A6 rivets.See More
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Zenith 750 Cruzer, Clecoing the top skin

May 13, 2024Clecoed the top skin. Have several questions about the L angles.All predrilled holes are good. Everything clecoed as expected. It means I identifued the parts correctly.The angle C75F20-1 seems too long. Its corners touch the top longeron. Because of this the fit between the L angle and the longeron is not tight. Should I trim 1-2 mm from each end of the L angle C75F20-1?The angle C75F20-2 has a notch. What is this notch for? The L angle seems too short. There is a big gap between…See More
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Zenith 750 Cruzer, Working on the left tank

March 08, 2024Drilled the rear tank support angle. Used a strap duplicator to match the existing holes. Added some cork.Continued adding cork to the tank. Now it sits reasonably tight. Cork strips marked with X probably will never touch the skin.Drilled a hole in a rib for a return fuel line.…See More
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Zenith 750 Cruzer, Attached pitot line support

March 22, 2024Clecoed the pitot and static lines support. Will use nylon push to click bushings.See More
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Zenith 750 Cruzer, Adding cork to the tank

March 02, 2024Started adding cork to the fuel tank. The original fit is loose. I had to add 3 layers on the front L angles.Tried to see it I can remove the tank with the fitting screwed in. I cannot. It means I will check fuel leaking with the tank in place.Checked how the top skin hole matches the tank fuel neck. They match.See More
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Aircraft Model
CH 750 Cruzer
Project Status
Just started
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Rotax 912iS
Building Experience
No Experience
Flying Experience
Commercial / CFI
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
KUGN

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Zenith 750 Cruzer, Drilling small fittings for the breaks

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July 10, 2024

My kit has small breaks fittings undrilled. Drilled them.…

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Zenith 750 Cruzer, Riveted fuselage sides

Posted on November 15, 2024 at 9:39am 0 Comments

July 05, 2024

Riveted fuselage sides

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Riveted fuselage sides

Posted on November 14, 2024 at 6:52am 0 Comments

July 04, 2024

Riveted fuselage sides.

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Installed the trim tab cable

Posted on November 13, 2024 at 7:49am 0 Comments

July 01, 2024

Removed the right fuselage side.
Put the trim tab cable into a split loom 3/8 in. Put the loom in the longeron.
Reinstalled the right fuselage side.

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