---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 12/14/04: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:38 AM - Re: Avex 1604-0412 from China?? (Carlos Sa) 2. 07:46 AM - 601 Wheel Forks (Fly Boy) 3. 12:06 PM - Partial HD to be for sale (Phil Raker) 4. 04:12 PM - Re: Avex 1604-0412 from China?? (kevinbonds@comcast.net) 5. 06:06 PM - More thoughts on Ammeters and Voltmeters (Matt & Jo) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:38:03 AM PST US DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; b=MOUKrnaR6J9SwPi/QnnXSYpPWNe5ahUO/AgQ6EeRCY8pR6TOAARXMPT4Kz0eZ0q5wekl3Q/c5HkkYRBlTBlm63exkFmh4TyqubXposlaMioAt3jZWfWAqkERBnuQVCZW9BM7XPxpRgwZHo6+C3jH+PwAo78fLDSx5W1asvYcVGE= ; From: Carlos Sa Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Avex 1604-0412 from China?? --> Zenith-List message posted by: Carlos Sa A follow-up on the Avex rivets issue (see Kevin's text at the bottom of this note for context): I wrote to ZAC asking about sourcing the rivets: ------ We were told that the UK factory was closed, and the rivets are now (starting in October 2004) manufactured in China. Has ZAC tested the rivets from the new source yet? Any recommendations regarding the sourcing of pop rivets in light of these events? ------ I sent the note above on Dec/08. Nothing yet, which is rather unusual. More often than not, ZAC replies within 24 h. So, I wrote to Flypass, the Canadian distributor for Zenair aircraft. Below is the dialog: ------ Carlos, We order our rivets from Aircraft Spruce in the US because we consider their prices to be the best. I suggest that you do the same, otherwise you will end up paying a handling charge from us, or any other company in Canada. Aircraft Spruce will supply in 24 hours. Cheers, Michael Michael G. Lee Flypass Aircraft Co. Ltd. ------ Surprising, to say the least. If and when I hear from ZAC, I'll post an update. Carlos (CH601-HD, rebuilding centre spar) --- kevinbonds@comcast.net wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: kevinbonds@comcast.net > ... I explained that i was building a experimental aircraft and that he designer had > specified the use of English made avex rivets. He asked which avex rivets. when I told him > 1604-0412 and -0514's he said those particular ones used to be made in the UK yes, but that > plant had shut down a few months before as they were presently moving its production to China. I > asked, "so those particular rivets will be made in China?" and he said "Yes, once the plant > opens in October." (remember this was in the spring). ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:46:46 AM PST US DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; b=mZZfa5iOyFSE5w4yzMgVG6XjQx2eaymHxKKduBxaMQVzvT1vosGhxFtKA1yia0O8VU2KtN2SNe1z1pEJYmNoJiWshLR2MPeITaJ+j7Q9xnvnLa/psTWH1ZtmxcYTfkxIMDERDHjJyZyafwiYAuUTcUHqlyFP8RwLZv7XK6Q9Agw= ; From: Fly Boy Subject: Zenith-List: 601 Wheel Forks --> Zenith-List message posted by: Fly Boy Hi everyone. Russel Johnson sent me a snippet from his 1998 HD/HDS drawings and I've cut and pasted the two wheel fork drawings so everyone can see the difference and make up your own mind. See the drawings on my website in ".JPG" format at: http://www.cooknwithgas.com/WheelForkComparison.jpg David Barth and Mark Townsend if you want to copy this over to CH601.ORG, please feel free to do so. Happy building, Scott Laughlin http://www.cooknwithgas.com/ --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:06:59 PM PST US DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; b=gGmLfasEDSzKfORTt1dJqDQa7YJXXQ2vSpjIe37kn+XwtsI4i/EUSfnG9DKOGI/5jlNxM8P2dK3+TN0eul32SNzEU3+Eh/H1xsb707oszDmYdd9Oict2RWtKYsU9XCjN2ubRidvPgGC/NrpHRzgCsKx0P26ZTZn3Vaj0swoM3uE= ; From: Phil Raker Subject: Zenith-List: Partial HD to be for sale --> Zenith-List message posted by: Phil Raker Hello, List, I believe I remember seeing on this list that someone was looking for a 601-HD, partially completed. Well, I know of one which will probably be for sale soon. The condition of the plane (as told to me - I haven't seen it) is as follows: Fuselage - complete, on gear (tri), brakes plumbed & installed Wings - complete, not mounted, LE tanks Rudder & Stabilizer - complete, not mounted Canopy - mounted (temporarily) no IP, no electrics, no lights, no FWF I'm told that the workmanship is good, haven't seen it. I don't know what documentation of the build there may be. I believe it could be a good bargain for someone who wants an 85% kit for SP. Anyone who's interested please contact me off-list. Phil Raker N556P HDS/Stratus ~85% completed __________________________________ http://my.yahoo.com ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:12:04 PM PST US From: kevinbonds@comcast.net Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Avex 1604-0412 from China?? --> Zenith-List message posted by: kevinbonds@comcast.net Thanks Carlos for following up on this. BTW I forgot to mention that this conversation was with the Canadian division of Textron. Kevin Bonds Nashville Tn Thanks Carlos for following up on this. BTW I forgot to mention that this conversation was with the Canadian division of Textron. Kevin Bonds Nashville Tn ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:06:45 PM PST US From: "Matt & Jo" Subject: Zenith-List: More thoughts on Ammeters and Voltmeters --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Matt & Jo" Hello All, After I sent the note yesterday, I flew a sortie in the 135 and wouldn't ya know it but I lost one of my TRs. Halfway through the flight I noticed that the load on one of the one had dropped to 0. This wasn't too bad because the other had picked up the load and it was not maxed out. This got me to thinking about another situation where it might be useful on the Zodiac. If your capacity on your bus is close to maxed out then this might help you manage the load. In other words making sure that you don't turn too many gadgets on at once. But the better solution is to go a head and make sure that you don't have your circuit overloaded to begin with. Just some thoughts Cheers Matt Archer 601 XL