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601 HDS gear issues (tail dragger)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Tyler Bragg May 16, 2021. 10 Replies

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

601 HDS leading edge tanks

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Tyler Bragg Apr 22, 2021. 3 Replies

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

Fuel tank fittings tightness

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ken Ryan Aug 23, 2019. 5 Replies

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

LED wing lights

Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Duncan Sep 26, 2018. 7 Replies

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

 

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601 HDS gear issues (tail dragger)

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,  I decided to test fit the gear hub/bearing - no joy. The steel tubes that attach to the bungee are too far apart for this spacing. I measured out the hub out and it seems to match the drawing.If I clamp the gear sides to the hub, then lay it on the rib, they are parallel, but 170mm apart.…See More
May 14, 2021
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601 HDS leading edge tanks

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 drawings or manuals? Cost?Anything would be helpful, thanks in advance!See More
Apr 22, 2021
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Incorrect rib placement for taildragger 601 HDS?

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 factory right around 530. Is this a mistake? Should I just keep the tri gear rib placements? Should I move…See More
Mar 9, 2021
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Another completed piece

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.See More
Jan 11, 2021
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Finally getting back to work

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 up. Then onto the…See More
Dec 16, 2020
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"Does anyone know if I'm still able to order the aileron kit for the 601 HDS? Just sent an email to Zenith but I figured I'd ask here too."
Aug 23, 2019
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Fuel tank fittings tightness

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 tighten much more would take a lot of force.Should I keep tightening it down? Is this part of how it seals? Or is this far enough?IMG_0963.jpg…See More
Aug 18, 2019
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ZODIAC CH 601
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Senior aerospace engineering student, flight instructor, engineer at Garmin.

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Incorrect rib placement for taildragger 601 HDS?

Posted on March 9, 2021 at 5:00pm 0 Comments

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…

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Another completed piece

Posted on January 11, 2021 at 3:47pm 0 Comments

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.…

Continue

Finally getting back to work

Posted on December 16, 2020 at 4:37pm 0 Comments

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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At 3:29pm on December 3, 2020, Bradford Drown said…

Hey Scott

All the best on your build!

At 7:06pm on May 21, 2015, ulis temos said…
Brake line tubing works
At 7:06am on August 16, 2011, Brad W. Eikenbary said…
The way you flew through your rudder at the workshop....it will not take you long.  Good Luck.
At 6:07am on August 16, 2011, Wendell Ridenour said…
My 601 HDS has 932 hrs on it  i flew it to Osh this yr again camping and enjoying to show  for three day cam back Sunday  I fly with a Jabiru 200, and it does great . my beddy DAN fly with me each year,
At 5:37am on August 16, 2011, Bob McDonald said…
The earlier CH601HD / HDS aircraft were sturdy delightful day flyers. Enjoy your project.
At 1:49pm on August 15, 2011, Bill Carter said…

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.

Take care and good luck,

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