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Oil Canning Sound 601XLB HELP! IS THIS NORMAL?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve McIntosh Sep 3. 5 Replies

Hi Everyone, I have been chasing down an oil canning sound in my 601. I have stiffened the bottom door (L Angle), added stiffeners to the sides like a 650, added stiffeners in the elevator. I flew…Continue

Crack in Warp Drive Prop Blade!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Welch Aug 10. 8 Replies

Hi Everyone!I just wanted to let everyone know for those who are running a Warp Drive Prop, I discovered a crack in one of the blades of my Warp Drive Prop as it entered the hub!  Glad I discovered…Continue

0200 Oil temp high?

Started this discussion. Last reply by christopher fryatt Jun 24. 7 Replies

Hi everyone,I'm flying a 601XLB w/ a 0200 and this morning outside air time was around 82.  My cruise oil temp got up to 221 degrees.  Is this excessive or normal?  I don't have an oil cooler.  Don't…Continue

GRT Magnetometer location? HELP!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve McIntosh May 11. 2 Replies

Hi everyone!I have a 601 XLB and I have installed new GRT Sport EX EFIS.  I installed the magnetometer with heavy velcro, about 4 ft behind  the passenger seat on the side of the fuselage above where…Continue

 

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Oil Canning Sound 601XLB HELP

Hi Everyone, I have been chasing down an oil canning sound in my 601. I have stiffened the bottom door (L Angle), added stiffeners to the sides like a 650, added stiffeners in the elevator. I flew again this morning and between 100 to 110 mph. I get the oil canning going on! Your thoughts are very appreciated!! Any ideal where the noise is coming from????? Is this just normal and something I have to live with?  Thanks! SteveSee More
Aug 29
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Crack in Warp Drive Prop Blade!

Hi Everyone!I just wanted to let everyone know for those who are running a Warp Drive Prop, I discovered a crack in one of the blades of my Warp Drive Prop as it entered the hub!  Glad I discovered this!  Just wanted everyone with a Warp Drive to be aware and check your prop blades!  The prop has only 92 hours on it and it's on my 601XLB with a Continental 0200!  I will be contacting Warp Drive and find out why this would crack! …See More
Jul 22
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0200 Oil temp high?

Hi everyone,I'm flying a 601XLB w/ a 0200 and this morning outside air time was around 82.  My cruise oil temp got up to 221 degrees.  Is this excessive or normal?  I don't have an oil cooler.  Don't know if I have enough room on the firewall to mount one.Thanks!See More
Jun 22
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GRT Magnetometer location? HELP!

Hi everyone!I have a 601 XLB and I have installed new GRT Sport EX EFIS.  I installed the magnetometer with heavy velcro, about 4 ft behind  the passenger seat on the side of the fuselage above where the "large access" bottom panel is located. I know there are the elevator cables there, but they are at least 18 inches from the magnetometer and  I can't get it to calculate!  I spoke with GRT support and they said there is magnetic interference taking place.  I used my phone with compass to try…See More
May 11
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Anyone flying 650 or 601 w/ 0200?

Hi,Anyone flying a 650 or 602 with a 0200?  I just wondered your thoughts or experience?Thanks!See More
Feb 24
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Looking to purchase a 650B or 601XLB!

Hi, I'm looking to purchase a well built 650B or 601XLB!  I live in Indianapolis area, but willing to travel to look at the right aircraft!  Please feel free to give me a text or call: 317-407-0986.  Thanks!See More
Feb 22
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Aircraft Model
Zenith CH 650, ZODIAC CH 601, ZODIAC XL
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Continental O-200
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
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Private Pilot, Commercial / CFI
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Rebuilt three experimental, Private, IFR, Commercial
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