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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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June 07, 2024
Used 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.…
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June 05, 2024
Zenith 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.
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May 13, 2024
Clecoed 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…
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May 08, 2024
Clecoed the rear fuselage. Attached the side skins to the bottom skin. A hint for the future - do not set clecoes on the inside. Set them all on the outside of the fuselage.
Have some problems with predrilled holes. Asking Zenith.
C75F18-1 Vertical L Angle overlaps a hole for C75F6-7 Baggage Back Side Angle. See the pictures. Should I make a small notch on C75F18-1 to clear the hole?
Zenith: make a notch
SD75F4-4 Rear Wing Attachment has holes…
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I am doing the annual inspections on my 601XLB and 701. While updating my log books I noted that i have flown my 601 for 2,655.7 hours and my 701 for 266.1 hours. Here is a map that shows all the flights in the two airplanes.
The 601 has proven to be a comfortable and capable cross-country traveler. I use the 701 mainly as a local flyer for…
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May 07, 2024
The part C75F6-6 Side Channel Doubler comes undrilled. Will ask Zenith is it an error or I am supposed to drill it. How to?
Zenith answered - drill the holes accurately, try not to enlarge the predrilled holes.
Drilled Side Channel Doublers on a drill press.
Clecoed the rear fuselage sides.…
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April 30, 2024
Filled the left tank with gas. Checked for leakages. None detected.
Added fuel sender wiring.…
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April 17, 2024
Set flexible grommets to the large holes to protect wires and tubes from sharp edges.
I used a slotted flexible grommet.
Pitot tubes will not lie on the grommet. They will be pushed up when the pitot tube is actually installed.…
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