Builders Page for the Zenith XL
Following are the latest STOL CH 601 photo assembly guides. The following is published to supplement (and not replace) the drawings. If a discrepancy arises between these photo assembly guides and the Drawings, the Drawings always take precedence. These documents are presented in the Adobe Acrobat file format for online viewing and easy printing. The photos are presented in low-resolution for quicker downloads.
NOTICE: These documents contain copyrighted information and are NOT FOR DUPLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION.
Documents | Description | Revision | Last Update | |
Inspection of the Main Gear Spring Attachment Points | 5/2018 | |||
Fuel System Inspection | 1/2018 | |||
Horizontal Stabilizer – Inspection Mandatory | 1/2017 | |||
Corrosion | Wing strut and general corrosion inspection | lubrication and general aircraft maintenance | 1/2016 | |
Link | Sensenich Prop Service Bulletin 2014-02-04. Discontinue use of Jabiru composite propeller blades on UL Power Engines | 2/4/14 | 2014-02-04 | |
Link | Whirlwind Prop Service Letter SL-GA-J2B-012714 BLADE CLAMP BOLT CRACK: All WhirlWind GA-J2B propellers with hubs in the Serial Number range 1000 to 1107 installed on UL Power engines | 1/27/14 | ||
Link | Rudder Pedals Safety Alert: Check rudder pedals for the correct material thickness (serial numbers 65-8563 to 65-8950) | 9/26/13 | ||
Web Link | The FAA has re-evaluated the CH601XL kit with the upgrade package (6-ZU) and determined that it meets the major portion requirements (51% rule). Note: When registering your aircraft with the FAA use the model name as it appears on the FAA listing of aircraft kits (“Zodiac CH 601 XL”) and the drawings. Do not add the “B” to the name when registering it with the FAA as this will not match the FAA information on file. | 1/20/11 | ||
Link | November 7 | 2009: FAA Issues Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin: Zodiac CH 601 XL and CH 650 | ||
Document | Rotax 912 Bed Mount Steel Bracket E1-1X: Check for cracks | 6/2010 | ||
Document | Andair Fuel Selector Service Alert | 6/2010 | ||
Web Link | Request your “B” model decals to display on upgraded Zodiac CH 601 XL and CH 650. | More Info | 6/2010 | |
View Video Clip | 2/2010 | |||
Video Clip | Aero-TV video clip: Zenair’s Mathieu Heintz discusses the Zodiac CH601XL upgrade package… (from the Sebring LSA show in 1/2010). | 5/2010 | ||
6-ZU | Zodiac CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package Drawings (revision 1/25/2010) | 1/25/2010 |
Documents | Description | Revision | Last Update |
revision 1/25/2010 | |||
6-ZU-1B | Supplemental drawing for earlier Zodiac XL models with 4 noseribs inboard of the fuel tank | 2/12/2010 | |
6-ZU-1 | Photo Assembly Guide: CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package: Section 6-ZU-1 Wing Spar & Rear Channel (Rev. 1.1) | 2/16/2010 | |
6-ZU-2 | Photo Assembly Guide: CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package: Section 6-ZU-2 Center Spar Section | 12/17/2009 | |
6-ZU-3a | Photo Assembly Guide: CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package: Section 6-ZU-3a Bellcrank Channel & Doublers | 12/17/2009 | |
6-ZU-3b | Photo Assembly Guide: CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package: Section 6-ZU-3b Bellcrank Channel & Doublers (fuselage) | 12/18/2009 | |
6-ZU-4 | Photo Assembly Guide: CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package: Section 6-ZU-4 | Aileron Control Stops Servo L Angles | 1/26/2010 |
doc369 | Zodiac CH 650 Structural Test to ASTM-SLSA | ||
ch-letter-7-09 | Letter from Chris Heintz: Recommendations for inspections and operating limitations | 7/2009 | |
pdf download | Flutter analysis report: 27 pages | 6/2009 | |
newsletter172 | Chris Heintz update excerpted from the Zenair Newsletter Issue #172 (May-June 2009 issue) | 6/2009 | |
ZE-2008-01 | Zenair Europe issues a safety alert / service bulletin to Zodiac pilots and owners in response to the preliminary findings of an investigation into the fatal accident involving a Czech Aircraft Works Zodiac CH 601XL in the Netherlands. Note that this bulletin does not provide new information regarding the aircraft; it requests verification of what should already be in place | namely | proper tension of the control cables. |
Link | Photo guide: How to check the control cable tension of your Zodiac | ||
newsletter | Excerpts from the Zenair Newsletter Issue #165 | ||
Link | 601 Paper By William Wynne | 6/1/2008 | |
xl-parts-cat | Zodiac XL Illustrated Parts Catalog. This new draft Parts Catalog makes it easy to identify parts of the Zodiac XL airframe (and to use with the new online parts ordering system). | ||
CH650 Parts Catalog | 4/2007 | ||
601XL nose wheel fork | ZODIAC XL Nosewheel Fork Doubler | 12/17/2004 |
Documents | Description | ||
Link | CH650 Canopy Latch | ||
Service Manual | Zodiac XL – S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200) Service (Maintenance) Manual | ||
SLSA POH | Zodiac XL – S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200) Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) | ||
newplane.com | Additional resources for owners and operators of the Zodiac S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200). | ||
Flight-test | Flight-test Zodiac XL – S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200) Flight Test Worksheet 7 pages | ||
ground-test | Zodiac XL – S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200) Ground Test Checklist 5 pages | ||
Pre-delivery | Zodiac XL – S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200) Pre-Delivery Checklist 4 pages | ||
VCI-373 | Cortec 373 Corrosion Protection brochure | ||
Link | Material Safety Data Sheet – 10/2003 | ||
pneu-riveter | Using the pneumatic rivet puller – 12/18/01 | ||
w&b | Weight & Balance Worksheet (2 pages) – 1/11 | ||
601xl-poh | Sample Pilot Operating Handbook for the ZODIAC XL (older manual from Europe) – 10/03 | ||
Link | Nosewheel Bungee Installation Tool. This tool allows you to install or replace nose gear bungee easily in minutes. | ||
LP Aero Plastics | online documentation on handling | drilling | trimming and cleaning acrylic canopy. |
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