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1. 04:44 AM - Re: Brake Squeal fixes anyone? (Noel Loveys)
2. 05:25 AM - Re: Brake Squeal fixes anyone? (cgalley)
3. 06:20 AM - Raw Materials in South Africa (Charles D)
4. 06:20 AM - LRI - Gage Source on the Internet (N5SL)
5. 06:35 AM - Re: 701 Windshield (John M. Goodings)
6. 08:18 AM - Re: Painting (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
7. 09:23 AM - Re: 601XL Work Recliner (JAPhillipsGA@aol.com)
8. 12:45 PM - Filler alternative, Stab tips and wing tips (AZFlyer)
9. 02:38 PM - Re: Raw Materials in South Africa (Thilo Kind)
10. 03:00 PM - Olfa ! Really Great Tool! (Ron Culver)
11. 04:24 PM - $$ Info Needed (P.H. Raker)
12. 04:27 PM - Re: Olfa ! Really Great Tool! (Terry Turnquist)
13. 06:55 PM - ? 601 XL crash (Jimmy Mathis)
14. 07:03 PM - Message Size (Tim & Diane Shankland)
15. 07:28 PM - Re: Message Size (Craig Payne)
16. 07:35 PM - Re: Message Size (Tom and Bren Henderson)
17. 07:55 PM - Re: Message Size (Craig Payne)
18. 08:04 PM - Air Compressor (William Dominguez)
19. 08:32 PM - Re: Olfa ! Really Great Tool! (Ron Culver)
20. 08:43 PM - Re: Air Compressor (B Johnson)
21. 08:45 PM - Kitplanes Request - Buying Used Zenith A/C - Part 2 (Cory Emberson)
22. 09:01 PM - Re: Air Compressor (Paul Mulwitz)
23. 09:13 PM - Re: ? 601 XL crash (kevinbonds)
24. 09:19 PM - Re: Air Compressor (Craig Payne)
25. 10:11 PM - Jabiru Bing carb vs Aerocarb (Darryl Legg)
26. 11:03 PM - Re: Kitplanes Request - Buying Used Zenith A/C - Part 2 (Dave)
27. 11:22 PM - Re: Jabiru Bing carb vs Aerocarb (Craig Payne)
28. 11:22 PM - Re: Jabiru Bing carb vs Aerocarb (Craig Payne)
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| Subject: | Brake Squeal fixes anyone? |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Noel Loveys" <noelloveys@yahoo.ca>
Sounds like a glazing of the brake disk... Try honing the disks very
slightly the new pucks will then seat to the honed disks and the squealing
will stop. That problem was very common with French cars a few years ago.
Noel
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> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> Jim Frisby
> Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 12:06 AM
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Zenith-List: Brake Squeal fixes anyone?
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> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jim Frisby" <n801za@hotmail.com>
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> My CH801 has the double puck/piston brakes supplied by ZAC.
> I seasoned the
> brake pads in the usual way, but they squeal loudly anytime I
> apply enough
> braking to stop from a normal taxi or faster.
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> Any suggestions as to what I should check to find the reason for this?
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> Thanks
> Jim Frisby
> Palmer, AK
> N801ZA
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| Subject: | Re: Brake Squeal fixes anyone? |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "cgalley" <cgalley@qcbc.org>
Do both sides squeal? if not check to see why the squalling side is
different than the quiet side.
Cy Galley - Chair,
AirVenture Emergency Aircraft Repair
A Service Project of Chapter 75
EAA Safety Programs Editor - TC
EAA Sport Pilot
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Frisby" <n801za@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 9:36 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Brake Squeal fixes anyone?
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jim Frisby" <n801za@hotmail.com>
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> My CH801 has the double puck/piston brakes supplied by ZAC. I seasoned
> the brake pads in the usual way, but they squeal loudly anytime I apply
> enough braking to stop from a normal taxi or faster.
>
> Any suggestions as to what I should check to find the reason for this?
>
> Thanks
> Jim Frisby
> Palmer, AK
> N801ZA
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| Subject: | Raw Materials in South Africa |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Charles D" <charlesd1@telkomsa.net>
Hi all,
I am a "gonna-be" builder.
My last remaining un-answered question with regards scratch - or -
kitbuilding is ...
What is the raw-materials availability like for us South Africans? Do we
have to get much from the USA, or is there a reasonable source locally - I
would prefer to use materials with the same-or-better-specs. to those called
out in the plans. If the majority has to be brought in from the USA, then it
might be better to just bite the bullet and go with the kit, although the
freight-charges will be a killer.
Does someone have a list handy of the various thicknesses and grades of
materials required, or should I wait for the plans? (I am NOT trying to
circumvent buying plans at all - I just want to do as much home-work as
possible first.)
What I have found to be available locally after 5 minutes on the telephone
is 1200-H4, in thicknesses from 0,9mm to 3,0mm, and 5052-H6 from 4,0mm and
up. How does this compare to 6061-T6 ? What else do I need to know ?
Anyways, any and all advice will be much appreciated.
Regards, Charles Davis.
Ps - it will be a 701
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| Subject: | LRI - Gage Source on the Internet |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: N5SL <nfivesl@yahoo.com>
Hi Guys:
I've received several emails inquiring where to find
the Minihelic gage mentioned on the LRI drawing from
ch601.org.
The good news is that Dyer has them for sale on the
internet. You can find the instrument described as:
Series 2-5000 Minihelic II Differential Pressure
Gage
- Inches of Water 0-2.0
at http://www.dwyer-inst.com. The good news is that
it is only $50. A few years ago it was $77. The full
link to the gage is:
http://www.dwyer-inst.com/htdocs/onlinestuff/AddItem.cfm?FN=VIEW&RA=/htdocs/pressure/Series2-5000Price.cfm&CFID=6415179&CFTOKEN=6d346769cedf562f-B8E78687-255C-7595-D487CF9323CB3580
Happy Building,
Scott Laughlin
www.cooknwithgas.com
TIG Novice (.25 hours and counting)
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protection around
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| Subject: | Re: 701 Windshield |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "John M. Goodings" <goodings@yorku.ca>
>From experience, I agree with the other posts about the screws through the
lucite/perspex/acrylic plastic or polycarbonate. Let me add just a couple
of things. Make sure the cup washers are stainless steel or nickel-plated
brass. The screws should be stainless steel (or they leave a rust streak
after a while); I got them at Home Hardware, the finer the thread the
better, because the steel tubing frame is thin. An O-ring works very well
under the cup washer. Use a bushing around the screw so it does not
contact the plastic. BUT make the holes oversize as has been stated. It
was put to me by an experienced builder to surround each hole "with a
layer of air"! You need some room for expansion/contraction. Our
temperature extremes in Canada are considerable. Finish each hole through
the plastic with rolled up very fine sandpaper so the hole edge is very
smooth. I have had no cracks in 3 years plus.
John Goodings, C-FGPJ, CH601HD with R912S, Toronto/Waterloo.
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Bought the detail gun and indeed it had "HVLP" stamped on the side and
appears identical to the one I am borrowing.
I have not used it yet but have no doubt it will proovide excellent
results.
Frank
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Moore
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Painting
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Paul Moore" <pmoore505@msn.com>
It came up at $14.99 this morning. The detail gun is down to $39.99
(46719-1VGA)
Paul
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
> HF now has the primer gun on sale (20 oz gravity feed spray gun part #
> 47016) for $19.99...Not bad...I'm looking out for the HVLP touch up
> gun to go on sale.
>
> Frank
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| Subject: | Re: 601XL Work Recliner |
Thanks Craig, I'll try againg this evening, Bill
do not archive
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| Subject: | Filler alternative, Stab tips and wing tips |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "AZFlyer" <millrML@AOL.com>
For years I've used a mix of 10-12 min. Epoxy, and Micro-Balloons on my RC planes
and now on my 601.
Use 10-12 min. Epoxy for some working time, add micro-balloons after epoxy is mixed,
a little thicker than putty. Easy to apply, easy to sand, cheaper than
Superfil, sticks to anything, drys fast (no waiting overnight)
very lightweight, takes almost any paint or primer.
If for some reason you need to let this level out, use slower epoxy, (30 min.)
and less micro-balloons.
Worked great on my Stab tips, ZAC needs a better supplier.
Email me off-list with questions.
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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Mike Miller @ millrml@aol.com
601 XL, 3300
Remember, "the second mouse gets the cheese"!
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=39636#39636
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| Subject: | Re: Raw Materials in South Africa |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Thilo Kind" <thilo.kind@gmx.net>
Hi Charles,
what you need to find is a equivalent table US nomenclature and the European
nomenclature of aluminum types. I had one, but can't find it anymore. As far
as I know, South Africa uses the European nomenclature. You might want to
check the Internet for such a table. Regarding the thickness: you need to
convert the thickness of the material into mm and find the nearest higher
thickness available. I'm pretty sure, you can find the stuff there.
Best regards
Thilo Kind
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles D" <charlesd1@telkomsa.net>
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 2:54 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Raw Materials in South Africa
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Charles D" <charlesd1@telkomsa.net>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am a "gonna-be" builder.
>
> My last remaining un-answered question with regards scratch - or -
> kitbuilding is ...
>
> What is the raw-materials availability like for us South Africans? Do we
> have to get much from the USA, or is there a reasonable source locally - I
> would prefer to use materials with the same-or-better-specs. to those
called
> out in the plans. If the majority has to be brought in from the USA, then
it
> might be better to just bite the bullet and go with the kit, although the
> freight-charges will be a killer.
>
> Does someone have a list handy of the various thicknesses and grades of
> materials required, or should I wait for the plans? (I am NOT trying to
> circumvent buying plans at all - I just want to do as much home-work as
> possible first.)
>
> What I have found to be available locally after 5 minutes on the telephone
> is 1200-H4, in thicknesses from 0,9mm to 3,0mm, and 5052-H6 from 4,0mm and
> up. How does this compare to 6061-T6 ? What else do I need to know ?
>
> Anyways, any and all advice will be much appreciated.
>
> Regards, Charles Davis.
> Ps - it will be a 701
>
>
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Cc: <zenith-list@matronics.com>, <701builders@yahoogroups.com>
| Subject: | Olfa ! Really Great Tool! |
After using my Olfa for a while I am more impressed everyday. I got mine
directly from OLFA .
http://www.olfa.com/Products.asp?C=4&P=58
and extra blades
http://www.olfa.com/Products.asp?C=11&P=59
For most work it is much much easier to use and produces cleaner cuts
with less waste. For long cuts I find it better than either a power or
hand shear. I wish I had owned it from the beginning.
I wish Zenith had listed it in their recommended tool list..
One caution ..be sure to use a heavy gauge edge and cut with the part
you want to keep on the protected side. I use various size squares, the
kind you would use on wood or metal. They are thick enough and if held
securely produce a nice cut. I find 8 to 10 medium pressure passes does
0.016 easily. A piece of scrap under the area where the blade emerges
from where the piece being cut ends helps as well..
Hope this helps the noobies ..( hell pretty much a noobie here myself
)..*^) ..
Ron Culver
CH701 Scratch Builder ( most aluminum now cut but not formed)
ps..anybody know a better source for that flanger made with roller
bearings? I ordered mine from Aircraft Spruce in April and they haven't
delivered it yet..claiming still on "back order" ..arrrrgh
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "P.H. Raker" <n556p@yahoo.com>
Hello, List,
I need some assistance that you guys can probably provide.
What is a partially completed CH601 HDS worth? Assume for the
sake of aggument that it's between 75 & 90% completed; airframe is
done; engine & prop hung; electrical, fuel, interior, and canopy to go.
What would such a plane sell for in today's marketplace? No, I'm
not planning to sell my own project. Please respond to me off-list.
Thanx muchly in advance.
Phil Raker N556P HDS/Stratus ~85% completed
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| Subject: | Re: Olfa ! Really Great Tool! |
Ron, try sawing a 1/2 in. deep slot in the end of an 8 in. piece of old broom
handle. Place the slit over the aluminum to be flanged and push down, going around
the lightening hole until you have the desired flange profile. Ain't as pretty
as a die but it's cheap and it works.
Terry
601 XL (scratch)
Ron Culver <rculver@nycap.rr.com> wrote:
After using my Olfa for a while I am more impressed everyday. I got mine
directly from OLFA .
http://www.olfa.com/Products.asp?C=4&P=58
and extra blades
http://www.olfa.com/Products.asp?C=11&P=59
For most work it is much much easier to use and produces cleaner cuts with less
waste. For long cuts I find it better than either a power or hand shear. I
wish I had owned it from the beginning.
I wish Zenith had listed it in their recommended tool list..
One caution ..be sure to use a heavy gauge edge and cut with the part you want
to keep on the protected side. I use various size squares, the kind you would
use on wood or metal. They are thick enough and if held securely produce a nice
cut. I find 8 to 10 medium pressure passes does 0.016 easily. A piece of scrap
under the area where the blade emerges from where the piece being cut ends
helps as well..
Hope this helps the noobies ..( hell pretty much a noobie here myself )..*^)
..
Ron Culver
CH701 Scratch Builder ( most aluminum now cut but not formed)
ps..anybody know a better source for that flanger made with roller bearings?
I ordered mine from Aircraft Spruce in April and they haven't delivered it yet..claiming
still on "back order" ..arrrrgh
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: Jimmy Mathis <tallow_98@yahoo.com>
Any one heard anything on the 601XL crash?
I've been waiting, but it seems to have faded to
memory.
Jimmy Mathis
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: Tim & Diane Shankland <tshank@core.com>
These pictures are killing me. Today there was a 4M picture, that's
about 20-25 minutes to download and I don't even want to see it. I can
no longer just get my e-mail but have to go into web mail and delete all
the LARGE files.
Tim Shankland
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" <craig@craigandjean.com>
Although there should be more discipline on the list it is possible to
configure some mail clients to reject large attachments. For Outlook 2003
the steps are:
1. On the Tools menu, point to Send/Receive, point to Send/Receive Settings,
and then click Define Send/Receive Groups.
2. In the list, click the group that includes the account you want, and then
click Edit.
3. Under Accounts, click the account you want.
4. In the list, select each folder you want to specify limits for, and for
each folder, continue this procedure with step 5.
5. Do one of the following (POP3):
Select one of the following:
- Download item description only Only message headers (message header:
Summary information that you download to your computer to determine whether
to download, copy, or delete the entire message from the server. The header
includes these fields: Subject, From, Received, Importance, Attachment, and
Size.) are retrieved during Send/Receive.
- Download complete item including attachments Message header and content
are downloaded during Send/Receive, including attachments. Select the
Download only item description for items larger than x KB check box, and
then enter a number in the box.
(In some versions of Outlook this only worked if Outlook knew you were
connected over a modem. Using a VPN over a modem or trying to limit
attachment size while on a LAN didn't work. I'm not sure if they have fixed
this.)
-- Craig
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| Subject: | Re: Message Size |
Sounds like it might be time to move into the 21st century. :) Joking aside,
you should be able to configure your email to omit attachments and images,
or simply filter any messages above a certain size.
I have to admit, my second biggest complaint about the Zenith post (we won't
talk about my biggest complaint on-list) has been the lack of pictures and schematics
useful for clarification. Funny that the internet's biggest gathering
of Zenith enthusiasts ranks a distant second to the vans list for helpful information.
I suppose I shouldn't complain, as I'm too busy to devote any time
to a remedy. Anyway, hope the info above was helpful. Just do a quick search
on the net for your particular mail client. You should find a fairly simple
way to filter larger emails out of your download que.
Tim & Diane Shankland <tshank@core.com> wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by:
Tim & Diane Shankland
These pictures are killing me. Today there was a 4M picture, that's
about 20-25 minutes to download and I don't even want to see it. I can
no longer just get my e-mail but have to go into web mail and delete all
the LARGE files.
Tim Shankland
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It is better to place files with long-term value in the "file and photo
share" area:
http://www.matronics.com/photoshare/zenith-list.html#Top
Regular attachments are not automatically archived and download from the
share area is at a subscriber's discretion.
http://www.matronics.com/enclosures.html/
<quote>
If you wish to submit a Photo and File Share of your own, please include the
following information along with your email message and files:
1) Email List or Lists that they are related to:
2) Your Full Name:
3) Your Email Address:
4) One line Subject description:
5) Multi-line, multi-paragraph description of topic:
6) One-line Description of each photo or file:
Email pictures and files along with the information above to:
pictures@matronics.com
Please note that the adding of your files to the Photo and File Share
Directory is a semi-manual process and will take a few days to become
available. A message will be posted to the Email List(s) you indicated in #1
above with a link to the new Photo and File Share when it is available.
<end quote>
-- Craig
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: William Dominguez <bill_dom@yahoo.com>
I want to buy the Harbor Freight $30 riveter, the
specs call for an air requirement of 5.6 CFM @ 85 to
90 PSI. Im looking for a good compressor for it but
my problem is that I have a small shop so I need to
avoid a big compressor. I like craftman tools but the
model that comply with this riveter specification is
the 33 gallons one, not very small. Can this riveter
be operated with a 3.5 CFM @ 90 compressor?
Thanks in advance
William Dominguez
Plansbuilt Zodiac 601XL
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| Subject: | Re: Olfa ! Really Great Tool! |
Thanks Terry. Does the thickness of the slot matter much and would I
have to use silicon or some other lubricant?
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Turnquist
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Olfa ! Really Great Tool!
Ron, try sawing a 1/2 in. deep slot in the end of an 8 in. piece of
old broom handle. Place the slit over the aluminum to be flanged and
push down, going around the lightening hole until you have the desired
flange profile. Ain't as pretty as a die but it's cheap and it works.
Terry
601 XL (scratch)
Ron Culver <rculver@nycap.rr.com> wrote:
After using my Olfa for a while I am more impressed everyday. I got
mine directly from OLFA .
http://www.olfa.com/Products.asp?C=4&P=58
and extra blades
http://www.olfa.com/Products.asp?C=11&P=59
For most work it is much much easier to use and produces cleaner
cuts with less waste. For long cuts I find it better than either a
power or hand shear. I wish I had owned it from the beginning.
I wish Zenith had listed it in their recommended tool list..
One caution ..be sure to use a heavy gauge edge and cut with the
part you want to keep on the protected side. I use various size squares,
the kind you would use on wood or metal. They are thick enough and if
held securely produce a nice cut. I find 8 to 10 medium pressure passes
does 0.016 easily. A piece of scrap under the area where the blade
emerges from where the piece being cut ends helps as well..
Hope this helps the noobies ..( hell pretty much a noobie here
myself )..*^) ..
Ron Culver
CH701 Scratch Builder ( most aluminum now cut but not formed)
ps..anybody know a better source for that flanger made with roller
bearings? I ordered mine from Aircraft Spruce in April and they haven't
delivered it yet..claiming still on "back order"
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "B Johnson" <bjohnson@satx.rr.com>
Yes,
I run mine at about 60 psi anyway... The CFM is dependent on how many
rivets you want to squeeze in a minute, which is likely not many.
NOW that said, you may find you wish to use other air tools, like perhaps a
paint gun or die grinder that really DO need that high cfm!
-Bruce Johnson
Scratch Building a Sonex near San Antonio, TX
TailFeathers-DONE; Main wing spars-DONE; Wing ribs-DONE; Right wing in
skeleton working on details.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-
> server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of William Dominguez
> Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 10:03 PM
> To: Matronics List
> Subject: Zenith-List: Air Compressor
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> --> Zenith-List message posted by: William Dominguez <bill_dom@yahoo.com>
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> I want to buy the Harbor Freight $30 riveter, the
> specs call for an air requirement of 5.6 CFM @ 85 to
> 90 PSI. Im looking for a good compressor for it but
> my problem is that I have a small shop so I need to
> avoid a big compressor. I like craftman tools but the
> model that comply with this riveter specification is
> the 33 gallons one, not very small. Can this riveter
> be operated with a 3.5 CFM @ 90 compressor?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> William Dominguez
> Plansbuilt Zodiac 601XL
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| Subject: | Kitplanes Request - Buying Used Zenith A/C - Part 2 |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Cory Emberson <bootless@earthlink.net>
Hello everyone,
In a follow-up to my initial request for feedback on buying used Zenith
aircraft, I'd like to get into the brass tacks.
If you were to look at a used Zenith (any model - whichever you're most
familiar with), what would be the top few items that would be a
show-stopper for you in the first part of the pre-buy process? Any top
items that would reel you in for a much closer look?
And again, if you have been either the buyer or seller of a completed
Zenith aircraft, or a partially completed kit, I would love to hear from
you. Thanks very much!
best,
Cory Emberson
Contributing Editor
Kitplanes Magazine
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| Subject: | Re: Air Compressor |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz <p.mulwitz@worldnet.att.net>
Hi William,
I think the CFM requirement for the riveter is arbitrary. The 3.5
CFM should work fine. Perhaps it will need to run more often to do
rivets at a very high rate, but that shouldn't be a problem.
Good luck,
Paul
XL wings
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>I want to buy the Harbor Freight $30 riveter, the
>specs call for an air requirement of 5.6 CFM @ 85 to
>90 PSI. I'm looking for a good compressor for it but
>my problem is that I have a small shop so I need to
>avoid a big compressor. I like craftman tools but the
>model that comply with this riveter specification is
>the 33 gallons one, not very small. Can this riveter
>be operated with a 3.5 CFM @ 90 compressor?
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>William Dominguez
>Plansbuilt Zodiac 601XL
>
>
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There was mention of it in the most recent newsletter. No new information
though, Just the notion that, it is safe to assume that this crash does not
mean that Zenith planes have a design flaw. I'm expecting to hear that
something else was to blame.
Kevin Bonds
Nashville TN
601XL Corvair powered; Plans building.
Empennage done; working on wings and engine.
http://home.comcast.net/~kevinbonds
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From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy Mathis
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 8:51 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: ? 601 XL crash
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Jimmy Mathis <tallow_98@yahoo.com>
Any one heard anything on the 601XL crash?
I've been waiting, but it seems to have faded to
memory.
Jimmy Mathis
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" <craig@craigandjean.com>
I believe there have been posts about reducing pressure (45-55 PSI?) to
reduce "bounce". Search the archives. Anyway I run mine with about the
smallest compressor you can buy - a little Coleman 2 gallon oil-less unit.
At 40 PSI I can squeeze about 16 rivets before the compressor kicks in. Then
it takes about a minute to pump back up. I you plan to run any other air
tool it will take more air than the riveter.
-- Craig
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From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of William
Dominguez
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 9:03 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Air Compressor
--> Zenith-List message posted by: William Dominguez
--> <bill_dom@yahoo.com>
I want to buy the Harbor Freight $30 riveter, the specs call for an air
requirement of 5.6 CFM @ 85 to 90 PSI. I'm looking for a good compressor for
it but my problem is that I have a small shop so I need to avoid a big
compressor. I like craftman tools but the model that comply with this
riveter specification is the 33 gallons one, not very small. Can this
riveter be operated with a 3.5 CFM @ 90 compressor?
Thanks in advance
William Dominguez
Plansbuilt Zodiac 601XL
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| Subject: | Jabiru Bing carb vs Aerocarb |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Darryl Legg <dlegg@tpg.com.au>
Hello all,
I am keen to know if anyone with a Jabiru engine has an Aerocarb fitted.
The web site makes a lot of claims, better performance, better economy
etc, and doesn't need carb heat box which is a big bonus. Any feedback
would be great.
Darryl.
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| Subject: | Re: Kitplanes Request - Buying Used Zenith A/C - Part 2 |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave" <d.goddard@ns.sympatico.ca>
It's not quite what you asked for, but I did intend to buy a Zenith and the
deal fell through. For me the show stopper was transportation. The plane is
about 900 miles away. I would not fly an unfamilar aircraft on such a
journey, and the owner could not manage it. Truck rental was far more
expensive than even my worse nightmare, and none of the transporting
companies were interested. Even Ferry pilots were not interested in flying
homebuilts. I had arranged to get time to go look at it but without a way to
get it here, there seemed little point. I've since found a plane, not a
Zenith. I certainly had not anticipated that something seemingly so simple
would be a show stopper.
As far a structural weak spots in earky Zeniths, examine the sheet metal
where the motor mount pass through the firewall carefully on both sides,
there is sometimes a little bending. While you are at the firewall have a
look at the nose gear for evidence of hard landings.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cory Emberson" <bootless@earthlink.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 12:45 AM
Subject: Zenith-List: Kitplanes Request - Buying Used Zenith A/C - Part 2
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: Cory Emberson <bootless@earthlink.net>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> In a follow-up to my initial request for feedback on buying used Zenith
> aircraft, I'd like to get into the brass tacks.
>
> If you were to look at a used Zenith (any model - whichever you're most
> familiar with), what would be the top few items that would be a
> show-stopper for you in the first part of the pre-buy process? Any top
> items that would reel you in for a much closer look?
>
> And again, if you have been either the buyer or seller of a completed
> Zenith aircraft, or a partially completed kit, I would love to hear from
> you. Thanks very much!
>
> best,
> Cory Emberson
> Contributing Editor
> Kitplanes Magazine
>
>
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| Subject: | Jabiru Bing carb vs Aerocarb |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" <craig@craigandjean.com>
One thing that many have noticed is that the Aerocarb doesn't like fuel
systems with pumps. So avoid it if you are building a plane with wing tanks
like the 601XL. If you like the concept then consider the Ellison throttle
body - but it will cost you more.
www.ellison-fluid-systems.com/
-- Craig
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| Subject: | Jabiru Bing carb vs Aerocarb |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" <craig@craigandjean.com>
Another point: Jabiru isn't wild about supporting other carbs on their
engines. If your engine is damaged and if the carb could have caused it then
you may have warrantee issues. Check for the official word from your dealer.
-- Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Darryl Legg
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 11:06 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Jabiru Bing carb vs Aerocarb
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Darryl Legg <dlegg@tpg.com.au>
Hello all,
I am keen to know if anyone with a Jabiru engine has an Aerocarb fitted.
The web site makes a lot of claims, better performance, better economy etc,
and doesn't need carb heat box which is a big bonus. Any feedback would be
great.
Darryl.
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