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1. 04:34 AM - Re: 601 defroster (Andrew SanClemente)
2. 07:12 AM - Re: Copying rivets pattern ()
3. 07:14 AM - CH701 rear fuselage question (Larry Dial)
4. 08:24 AM - Re: (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
5. 09:21 AM - Re: (Lance Gingell)
6. 11:11 AM - spar caps (ron wehba)
7. 11:20 AM - Re: spar caps (Lee Thomas)
8. 11:53 AM - Re: Fuel selector location (Leo J. Corbalis)
9. 12:36 PM - 701 dumb a** question (Rick)
10. 04:16 PM - Re: spar caps (Brett)
11. 05:12 PM - Exhaust fumes in cabin (Frank Jones)
12. 05:58 PM - Ugly flag slot again. (Larry Martin)
13. 05:58 PM - Re: CH701 rear fuselage question (LRM)
14. 06:05 PM - Re: spar caps (ron wehba)
15. 06:29 PM - Re: 701 dumb a** question (ron wehba)
16. 06:50 PM - Re: Ugly flag slot again. (ron wehba)
17. 07:17 PM - Re: 701 dumb a** question (Rick)
18. 08:06 PM - Matco axle assembly malfunction! (Mike Sinclair)
19. 08:39 PM - Re: Matco axle assembly malfunction! (Jerry Latimer)
20. 08:44 PM - Re: Matco axle assembly malfunction! (Gary A. Boothe)
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| Subject: | Re: 601 defroster |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Andrew SanClemente <ansancle@townisp.com>
Craig,
I put one in, mounted directly behind the instrument panel so it
blows the air vertically onto the front of the bubble. Haven't had
the need to remove fog yet but it does blow a good amount of air at
the price of a few ounces of weight. Works off a toggle switch
- Andy
On Thu, 7 Oct 2004 19:52:14 -0400 |July 24, 2002) at 10/07/2004
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>I read a post some time ago where someone put in a 12v computer
>cooling fan
>in their 601 as a defroster, they said it worked pretty good. Just
>have to
>keep it away from the radios.
>
>Craig S.
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>>A question for 601 drivers, is a defroster necessary?
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| Subject: | Re: Copying rivets pattern |
Seal-Send-Time: Fri, 8 Oct 2004 09:11:00 -0500
--> Zenith-List message posted by: <PAULROD36@msn.com>
Carlos, I can't vouch for this, not having needed to do it YET, but I've heard
of a method----- You tape down a sheet of brown paper securely, and rub a pencil
over the holes, and make a rubbing. Do the corners and sides as well, so it
is properly oriented, and then you can transfer it to the new piece, and drill
through the paper. If the paper doesn't move, you should have a perfectly reproduced
pattern. As I said, I haven't tried it, but it sounds as of it should
work. (If you're working from a ZAC kit, you'll have lots and lots of brown paper)
Paul Rodriguez
601XL, Corvair
trying to think through forward fuselage
----- Original Message -----
From: Carlos Sa<mailto:carlosfsa@yahoo.com>
To: Z list<mailto:zenith-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 1:28 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Copying rivets pattern
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Carlos Sa <carlosfsa@yahoo.com<mailto:carlosfsa@yahoo.com>>
Hello, all
Do you have any tips on copying rivet patterns (holes)?
This is the situation: front and rear ribs have been drilled against the main
spar.
Main spar goes to big pile of scrap, but I want to keep the ribs.
I could simply clamp the old spar web to the new one and use it as a template,
but I want to
minimize any and all deviation, so I will have no problems to matching the ribs
to the new spar.
Suggestions, comments, tips?
Thanks in advance
Carlos
(Back to workshop)
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| Subject: | CH701 rear fuselage question |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry Dial" <ldial@granbury.com>
First post so bear with me, working on rear fuselage. Did the left side
skin first, since I am left-handed. Everything worked. Starting the right
skin. In the photo assembly manual it states try to keep manufacturer
writing on inside. It appears I have two left skins. Thinking about it,
makes sense as layout on sheetmetal would not make any difference. Have
other builders found this to be true. Thanks
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Cool!
Thanks Roy
Frank
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
royt.or@netzero.com
Subject:
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "royt.or@netzero.com"
--> <royt.or@netzero.com>
Lance and Frank,
Trutrack Flight Systems allows upgrades. Excerpt from
http://www.trutrakflightsystems.com/overview.html "Any unit may be
exchanged at any time for one with more features, for the difference in
published price at the time of exchange." So, no my original Digitrak is
not available, it has been exchanged.
Frank - I choose the Digiflight II over the Digitrak + Altrak for a
several reasons. 1) I like the elegance of the single unit. 2) If I
choose to add vertical speed it will only require "upgrade the
controller head" 3) IF I upgrade my GNS430 to WAAS supporting precision
GPS approaches, it will again only require "upgrade the controller head"
to have an autopilot that can fly approaches.
At OSH'04 I watched Jim Younkin talk several people out of spending
"extra money" on the Digiflight II if Digitrak + Altrak would meet their
needs. (Read about Jim at
http://www.trutrakflightsystems.com/aboutus.html if you don't recognize
his name)
Trutrack Flight Systems has provided great support. My original roll
servo did not have enough torque for the installation. Trutrack
exchanged the servo at no cost and paid the return shipping for my
original servo!
Regards,
Roy
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Lance Gingell" <lgingell@matrix-logic.com>
Wow, that's great customer service! I think I'll be going with a
Digitrak then and upgrading later.
Roy,
I see they do different servos. Which size/torque did you end up with on
the HDS? I'm guessing that was because of the hingless ailerons?
..lance (just finished wings..fuse next!)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
royt.or@netzero.com
Subject:
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "royt.or@netzero.com"
--> <royt.or@netzero.com>
Lance and Frank,
Trutrack Flight Systems allows upgrades. Excerpt from
http://www.trutrakflightsystems.com/overview.html "Any unit may be
exchanged at any time for one with more features, for the difference in
published price at the time of exchange." So, no my original Digitrak is
not available, it has been exchanged.
Frank - I choose the Digiflight II over the Digitrak + Altrak for a
several reasons. 1) I like the elegance of the single unit. 2) If I
choose to add vertical speed it will only require "upgrade the
controller head" 3) IF I upgrade my GNS430 to WAAS supporting precision
GPS approaches, it will again only require "upgrade the controller head"
to have an autopilot that can fly approaches.
At OSH'04 I watched Jim Younkin talk several people out of spending
"extra money" on the Digiflight II if Digitrak + Altrak would meet their
needs. (Read about Jim at
http://www.trutrakflightsystems.com/aboutus.html if you don't recognize
his name)
Trutrack Flight Systems has provided great support. My original roll
servo did not have enough torque for the installation. Trutrack
exchanged the servo at no cost and paid the return shipping for my
original servo!
Regards,
Roy
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@cox.net>
on a plans built 701 the spar cap thickness is called out as .093, has anyone used
.125 if so any problems?
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Lee Thomas" <cltvet@mail.ocis.net>
Yes used .125. Just watch rivet length.
Lee
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of ron wehba
Subject: Zenith-List: spar caps
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@cox.net>
on a plans built 701 the spar cap thickness is called out as .093, has
anyone used .125 if so any problems?
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel selector location |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Leo J. Corbalis" <leocorbalis@sbcglobal.net>
I have a 601HDS with a 16 gal. header tank and 2 wing tanks. Discoveries:
(confirmed by FACET engineer,when I have a question I go to the best source)
The FACET 40105&6 pumps have an "uncalibrated leak" feature to avoid
flooding in cars. This will allow 6 cups per hour to leak back thru an
unpowered pump in paralell with another operating pump.(my calibration). I
feed all tanks to the engine, wing tanks thru a shutoff valve, all thru a
master shutoff valve to gasculator. With 2 pumps in series, flow is slightly
impeded by the unpowered pump. The header tank has a checkvalve on the
outlet. I have a pump in paralell with the engine driven pump. The leak back
is no problem in this arrangement. To idiot proof the system, the wing tank
pumps and the engine bypass pump are on opposite poles of a center-off
switch. This eliminates any possibility of 2 pumps in series flooding the
carb. There is one problem. You MUST shut the wing tank valve when not in
use. I drained 5 gals from the header tank thru the wing tanks to the
pavement over a weekend.
Leo Corbalis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Fuel selector location
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
<frank.hinde@hp.com>
>
> I think your going to have the same problem that Andrew saw...I.e way
> too high fuel pressre with essentially two Facets in series (I'm
> assuming here you do not have a header tank). Secondly if you think
> about it, that selector valve is redundant to the fact you have your
> wing tank pumps at the discharge of each tank (at least I hope you do).
> So now in order to change tanks you have to.
>
> 1) Turn on both pumps
> 2) Switch the selector
> 3) Turn off the unused pump
>
> Why bother with having the selector?....Just switch the pumps to change
> tanks and you don't need it and all your plumbing problems go away. Also
> the third pump is unecessary (two layers of redundancy) and will jack
> the fuel pressure way high. Not a problem if its dumping into the header
> tank but directly to the carbs is a bit much.
>
> All of this is relavent if you do not have an engine driven pump...If
> you do personally I would remove that too...In reality it seems most
> Rotax folk have not had a problem thus far though
>
> Frank
> HDS Stratuss with Ram heads 344 hours
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dr. Perry
> Morrison
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Zenith-List: Fuel selector location
>
>
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dr. Perry Morrison"
> --> <perrymorrison@yahoo.com>
>
>
> Just looking for ideas/comments. I'm keen to run my fuel lines from my
> wing tanks
>
> to a Y selector located on a console underneath the instrument panel.
> This would
>
> mean routing the fuel lines along the front of the seat and up the
> console to the the
>
> Y selector and then back down to the floor/firewall where I have a facet
> pump
>
> and gascolator (I will have wing tank pumps too).
>
>
> I'm concerned that that parabola of fuel line looping up to the panel
> and
>
> down to the floor could be an air trap over time.
>
>
> Comments?
>
>
> __________________________
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> Morrison Associates Pty Ltd
> 0408892638
> perrymorrison@yahoo.com
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| Subject: | 701 dumb a** question |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Rick <n701rr@yahoo.com>
Am I missing something obvious?
Slat Support Positioning Template:
I'm trying to build the template but using drawing 7-V-5, I see the top hole is
35 over but I fail to come up with the other dimension. Any clues??
(The lower hole is easy, 68 up and 70 over.)
Thanks in advance,
Rick
Rick
Orlando, FL
http://www.geocities.com/n701rr/index.html
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Brett " <brett@hog-air.com>
You just need more of a radius on the bend. If you bend it to tight it
will crack.
Thanks
Brett Ray
www.hog-air.com
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| Subject: | Exhaust fumes in cabin |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Frank Jones" <fjones@sympatico.ca>
I'm experiencing some exhaust fumes in my 601 cabin and am having
trouble pinning down the source. I get a reading mostly while on the
ground and while climbing. This is without cabin heat on. I can only
guess it will be worse when I turn on the heat. My CO detector shows
around 40 PPM at the worst times, and you can smell it. Here are some
theories:
1. Cracks or joint problems - I can't find any cracks in the exhaust
pipes and can only suspect the joints in the exhaust assembly are
leaking. They appear to be tightly sealed, but I'm sure there is some
amount of leaking. Is there anything you can use to seal these joints
better?
2. Firewall seal issues - No matter what you do I guess there will be
some ambient CO level in the engine compartment. It must be leaking in
through the very small cracks around my steering rods. But they are
pretty well sealed. Perhaps 5 sq. mm or so of open area. Alternatively
could exhaust make its way up to the NACA vents on the side of the
aircraft? I doubt it.
3. I removed those airflow lips at the bottom of my firewall when I
rebuilt the firewall - Perhaps this is causing poorer exhaust airflow
exiting the engine compartment. I didn't think they made a whole lot of
difference with my battery and oil reservoir in the way in most places
on the lower firewall.
Has anyone has such challenges. If so, any suggestions of what to focus
on to get rid of this problem.
Thanks,
Frank Jones
C-GYXQ
601XL 912S - 60 hours
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| Subject: | Ugly flag slot again. |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry Martin" <lrm@isp.com>
I did a little search today because I don't want to put a slot for the flaperon
control in the side of my pretty paint job. I would prefer the side to be sealed
to keep out dirt dobbers and such.
I didn't get the guys name that proposed an inside and outside bell crank. But,
it looks workable to me. Has any one tried it yet?
I haven't built my wings yet, so I not quite ready to jump on it. Unless someone
can give me a good logical reason why not, I'll try it.
Larry Martin, N1345L
Take a look at my site. Larry's 701
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| Subject: | Re: CH701 rear fuselage question |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "LRM" <lrm@isp.com>
They put that in there to confuse you about something that isn't confusing.
I don't see where it would make any difference if the writing is on the
inside or outside. Just make sure you set up a left and right and go for
it. The black letters wipe off with a little solvent anyway. Larry N1345L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Dial" <ldial@granbury.com>
Subject: Zenith-List: CH701 rear fuselage question
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry Dial" <ldial@granbury.com>
>
> First post so bear with me, working on rear fuselage. Did the left side
> skin first, since I am left-handed. Everything worked. Starting the
right
> skin. In the photo assembly manual it states try to keep manufacturer
> writing on inside. It appears I have two left skins. Thinking about it,
> makes sense as layout on sheetmetal would not make any difference. Have
> other builders found this to be true. Thanks
>
>
---
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@cox.net>
thanks lee
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Thomas" <cltvet@mail.ocis.net>
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: spar caps
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Lee Thomas" <cltvet@mail.ocis.net>
>
> Yes used .125. Just watch rivet length.
> Lee
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of ron wehba
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Zenith-List: spar caps
>
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@cox.net>
>
> on a plans built 701 the spar cap thickness is called out as .093, has
> anyone used .125 if so any problems?
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: 701 dumb a** question |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@cox.net>
look at page 7-v-4 at detail 5
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick" <n701rr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Zenith-List: 701 dumb a** question
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: Rick <n701rr@yahoo.com>
>
>
> Am I missing something obvious?
>
> Slat Support Positioning Template:
>
> I'm trying to build the template but using drawing 7-V-5, I see the top
hole is 35 over but I fail to come up with the other dimension. Any clues??
>
> (The lower hole is easy, 68 up and 70 over.)
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Rick
>
>
> Rick
> Orlando, FL
> http://www.geocities.com/n701rr/index.html
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Ugly flag slot again. |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@cox.net>
how bout a link to your site
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Martin" <lrm@isp.com>
Subject: Zenith-List: Ugly flag slot again.
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry Martin" <lrm@isp.com>
>
> I did a little search today because I don't want to put a slot for the
flaperon control in the side of my pretty paint job. I would prefer the side
to be sealed to keep out dirt dobbers and such.
>
> I didn't get the guys name that proposed an inside and outside bell crank.
But, it looks workable to me. Has any one tried it yet?
>
> I haven't built my wings yet, so I not quite ready to jump on it. Unless
someone can give me a good logical reason why not, I'll try it.
>
> Larry Martin, N1345L
>
> Take a look at my site. Larry's 701
>
>
> ---
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: 701 dumb a** question |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Rick <n701rr@yahoo.com>
Thanks Ron..got it
do not archive
ron wehba <rwehba@cox.net> wrote:
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "ron wehba"
look at page 7-v-4 at detail 5
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick"
Subject: Zenith-List: 701 dumb a** question
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: Rick
>
>
> Am I missing something obvious?
>
> Slat Support Positioning Template:
>
> I'm trying to build the template but using drawing 7-V-5, I see the top
hole is 35 over but I fail to come up with the other dimension. Any clues??
>
> (The lower hole is easy, 68 up and 70 over.)
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Rick
>
>
> Rick
> Orlando, FL
> http://www.geocities.com/n701rr/index.html
>
>
Rick
Orlando, FL
http://www.geocities.com/n701rr/index.html
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| Subject: | Matco axle assembly malfunction! |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Mike Sinclair <mike.sinclair@att.net>
Just a note for you all that may have the wheel and axle assembly that bolts
on to the main spring. I believe it is from Matco as supplied by Zenith. I made
a landing this evening, a little harder than I would have liked, but nothing
that I feel was excessive, on a semi rough grass strip. The left axle snapped
at the weld. On close examination of the weld it appears to be a very
substandard weld, with very little penetration, and really very little
strength. Also appears that it may been partially cracked already due to the
color and oxidation of the metal in a few areas of the break. I intend to look
at this a whole lot closer. End result for me, left spring dug into the ground
and it all went south from there. Fuselage bent, landing gear structure ripped
somewhat loose from left side, cowl destroyed, radiator smashed and oil cooler
ripped off, exhaust system bent, prop destroyed, right wing completely mangled,
firewall bent, and I don't know what all else. Will have to get it home and
start pulling it apart to see what else got bent. It took awhile to locate the
left wheel, turned out it bounced off the top of the cowl (tire marks gave that
away) and finally came to a stop about 100 yards from the plane (on the right
side at the 2 o'clock from flight path). I have to wait until the NTSB can come
out to look at it in the morning before I can start to dissasemble and move it
home. For me there where no injuries whatsoever, but I'm just glad I wasn't
carrying a passenger. The reinforced seat belt and sholder harness attach
points did their job very well. The impact was strong enough that it removed
the headset from my head, And I found my glasses ahead of the rudder pedals
near the firewall. Five years to build, 70 hours of flight, then trash. This
really sucks! And it appears that a bad weld may have got me.
Mike Sinclair
N701TD (Let them damn property tax guys appraise this!)
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Sorry to hear about your bad luck!! At least you are okay
Jerry Latimer
601HDS
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Subject: Zenith-List: Matco axle assembly malfunction!
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Mike Sinclair <mike.sinclair@att.net>
Just a note for you all that may have the wheel and axle assembly that
bolts
on to the main spring. I believe it is from Matco as supplied by Zenith. I
made
a landing this evening, a little harder than I would have liked, but nothing
that I feel was excessive, on a semi rough grass strip. The left axle
snapped
at the weld. On close examination of the weld it appears to be a very
substandard weld, with very little penetration, and really very little
strength. Also appears that it may been partially cracked already due to the
color and oxidation of the metal in a few areas of the break. I intend to
look
at this a whole lot closer. End result for me, left spring dug into the
ground
and it all went south from there. Fuselage bent, landing gear structure
ripped
somewhat loose from left side, cowl destroyed, radiator smashed and oil
cooler
ripped off, exhaust system bent, prop destroyed, right wing completely
mangled,
firewall bent, and I don't know what all else. Will have to get it home and
start pulling it apart to see what else got bent. It took awhile to locate
the
left wheel, turned out it bounced off the top of the cowl (tire marks gave
that
away) and finally came to a stop about 100 yards from the plane (on the
right
side at the 2 o'clock from flight path). I have to wait until the NTSB can
come
out to look at it in the morning before I can start to dissasemble and move
it
home. For me there where no injuries whatsoever, but I'm just glad I wasn't
carrying a passenger. The reinforced seat belt and sholder harness attach
points did their job very well. The impact was strong enough that it removed
the headset from my head, And I found my glasses ahead of the rudder pedals
near the firewall. Five years to build, 70 hours of flight, then trash. This
really sucks! And it appears that a bad weld may have got me.
Mike Sinclair
N701TD (Let them damn property tax guys appraise this!)
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Gary A. Boothe" <gboothe@calply.com>
So, so sorry, Mike.
Same thing happened to me on a similarly designed gear on a Minicab Hawk 30
years ago. It's very generous of you to share your misfortune in order to
help others. Best wishes on the re-build.
Gary Boothe
WW Corvair Power - 601
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Sinclair" <mike.sinclair@att.net>
Subject: Zenith-List: Matco axle assembly malfunction!
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: Mike Sinclair <mike.sinclair@att.net>
>
> Just a note for you all that may have the wheel and axle assembly that
> bolts
> on to the main spring. I believe it is from Matco as supplied by Zenith. I
> made
> a landing this evening, a little harder than I would have liked, but
> nothing
> that I feel was excessive, on a semi rough grass strip. The left axle
> snapped
> at the weld. On close examination of the weld it appears to be a very
> substandard weld, with very little penetration, and really very little
> strength. Also appears that it may been partially cracked already due to
> the
> color and oxidation of the metal in a few areas of the break. I intend to
> look
> at this a whole lot closer. End result for me, left spring dug into the
> ground
> and it all went south from there. Fuselage bent, landing gear structure
> ripped
> somewhat loose from left side, cowl destroyed, radiator smashed and oil
> cooler
> ripped off, exhaust system bent, prop destroyed, right wing completely
> mangled,
> firewall bent, and I don't know what all else. Will have to get it home
> and
> start pulling it apart to see what else got bent. It took awhile to locate
> the
> left wheel, turned out it bounced off the top of the cowl (tire marks gave
> that
> away) and finally came to a stop about 100 yards from the plane (on the
> right
> side at the 2 o'clock from flight path). I have to wait until the NTSB can
> come
> out to look at it in the morning before I can start to dissasemble and
> move it
> home. For me there where no injuries whatsoever, but I'm just glad I
> wasn't
> carrying a passenger. The reinforced seat belt and sholder harness attach
> points did their job very well. The impact was strong enough that it
> removed
> the headset from my head, And I found my glasses ahead of the rudder
> pedals
> near the firewall. Five years to build, 70 hours of flight, then trash.
> This
> really sucks! And it appears that a bad weld may have got me.
>
> Mike Sinclair
> N701TD (Let them damn property tax guys appraise this!)
>
>
>
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