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Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Tyler Bragg May 16, 2021. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I'm assembling my main landing gear for a 1992 601 HDS TDO. The drawings indicate the slides need to be 154 mm apart. I very carefully marked out all the ribs and sides. With them clecoed in place, …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Tyler Bragg Apr 22, 2021. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I've seen some posts and documentation about 601 HDS leading edge tanks, and would like some more information.What is their capacity? Are they still available from Zenith? If not, does anyone have…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ken Ryan Aug 23, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I'm trying to finish up the fuel tank install, and the fittings at the most inboard end seem too tight. The pictures show it out of the threads, and then tightened with a wrench a little bit. To…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Duncan Sep 26, 2018. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone thought of installing or installed LED lights bars for trucks as landing lights? Many are built rugged enough for harsh off roading and weather, 12v systems, and CHEAP. I have not found…Continue
Posted on March 9, 2021 at 5:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is for a 1993 601 HDS, taildragger.
In the tri gear drawings, the center wing ribs (from inside to out) are at 585, 665, 770, etc. on the main spar.
The taildragger replacement drawings put the same ribs at 530, 650, 770 etc (the others are the same, only the first two ribs are different).
The issue is that 6-V-4-2 (this piece helps from the boundaries of the cabin) is riveted from the…
ContinuePosted on January 11, 2021 at 3:47pm 0 Comments 5 Likes
It's always an exciting day when you just get to rivet! Assembled the elevator for the final time. These are the days that make me want to invest in a pneumatic riveter, I think I will for the fuselage.
The stabilizer was finished my junior year in college, will just tack rivet elevator for now.
Rudder I'm holding was finished by my granddad at the Zenith factory in 1993.…
ContinuePosted on December 16, 2020 at 4:37pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Last year I graduated college, and moved to Oregon to start my aerospace engineering career (as an avionics engineer). Been instructing a lot, especially after finishing my CFI-I. BUT I finally have the whole kit here, and make time for it most days. Nice to have it close by and easy access.
I got the wings to about 75% done in high school and college breaks. Finished most of the fail feathers in college. I'm just about to install the trim servo in the elevator, and close it…
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Hey Scott
All the best on your build!
Welcome to the family.
I wish you the all the best with your project. If you ever get the chance to visit the Zenith factory please take the time to stop by our builder assist facility too. We are their newest and nearest builder assist facility and like to have visitors. We are right here in Mexico, Mo., not far from the factory.
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