Brenda Smith

Female

Anderson, Missouri

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC CH 650
Project Status
Less than half
Building From
Kit
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Tax Accountant and Ranching

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  • Brenda Smith

    Yes we have the same problem. We 1 " rivited a spacer to the rear spar which then catches all of the prelocated holes. Our hangar mates are also building a 650. Their kit was delivered with different side skins that are longer. They had to trim some off behind the rear spar. We also have some problems with the seat/spar access panels are too long. We have cut them and rebent to fit the arm rest panels.
    I think we all are having some issues in the forward area. Zenith has offered a new spar and skins but we do not think we will excercise this option. We can post some pictures Sunday of our modifications if you wish.

    Brenda

    Sep 26, 2009

  • Jerold Ebke

    Thank you for that info. I am going to call ZAC on Monday and ask about new skins. I have other areas like the seat back that ends up with the line of rivet holes 20 mm aft of where they should be as well for the upright. I believe there must be faulty design in my set of skins and I am at least encouaged by your report of longer and different skins. Thanks, Jerry

    Sep 26, 2009

  • Brenda Smith

    Look at the pictures we attached earlier, The last one shows the offset of the rear spar Support angle. This is where we added a1" piece to it. We can now rivit using the existing hole and still get the correct angle.

    Sep 26, 2009