Zenith-List Digest Archive

Sun 04/27/08


Total Messages Posted: 53



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     1. 02:56 AM - Re: Re: As far as Yuba City, I'm almost willing to say case closed. (Iberplanes IGL)
     2. 03:01 AM - Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group (Iberplanes IGL)
     3. 04:41 AM - Re: Re: New Project Problems (David Downey)
     4. 04:41 AM - Re: New Project Problems (ashontz)
     5. 04:45 AM - Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group (David Downey)
     6. 04:46 AM - Re: As far as Yuba City, I'm almost willing to say case closed. (ashontz)
     7. 04:51 AM - Re: FUEL SYSTEM QUESTION (kmccune)
     8. 07:02 AM - Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group (Southern Reflections)
     9. 07:23 AM - Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft (Scott Thatcher)
    10. 07:30 AM - Re: FUEL SYSTEM QUESTION (M.Marcotte)
    11. 07:40 AM - Re: Re: As far as Yuba City, I'm almost willing to say case closed. (Iberplanes IGL)
    12. 07:53 AM - Re: 701 First Flight (Jeffrey A Beachy)
    13. 08:01 AM - Re: Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft (steve)
    14. 08:03 AM - Zenith Builders Analysis Group (Scott Thatcher)
    15. 08:33 AM - 601XL- how long?- till R.I.P. (Dave G.)
    16. 08:42 AM - Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft (PatrickW)
    17. 08:51 AM - Re: Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft (Jaybannist@cs.com)
    18. 09:06 AM - Re: Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft (steve)
    19. 09:06 AM - Re: FUEL SYSTEM QUESTION (Bill Steer)
    20. 09:24 AM - canopy latch cable (leinad)
    21. 09:33 AM - Re: canopy latch cable (Craig Payne)
    22. 09:48 AM - Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group (lwhitlow)
    23. 10:02 AM - Unintended Consequences, and this outside engineering Plan (lwhitlow)
    24. 10:18 AM - Don't Give Up the CH601XL dREAM (PLAV8R)
    25. 10:29 AM - Re: Unintended Consequences, and this outside engineering Plan (pavel569)
    26. 10:31 AM - Re: Unintended Consequences, and this outside engineering Plan (Craig Payne)
    27. 11:11 AM - I know this guy.............. (steve)
    28. 11:19 AM - Re: FUEL SYSTEM QUESTION (Sabrina)
    29. 11:24 AM - Re: I know this guy.............. (Aerolitellc@aol.com)
    30. 11:38 AM - Re: Don't Give Up the CH601XL dREAM (sdthatcher)
    31. 11:53 AM - Re: FUEL SYSTEM QUESTION (Gig Giacona)
    32. 12:03 PM - Re: I know this guy.............. (Juan Vega)
    33. 12:07 PM - Re: Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group (Terry Phillips)
    34. 12:23 PM - Re: I know this guy.............. (David Downey)
    35. 12:25 PM - Re: FUEL SYSTEM QUESTION (MaxNr@aol.com)
    36. 12:26 PM - Re: Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group (Craig Payne)
    37. 12:40 PM - Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group (lwhitlow)
    38. 12:54 PM - Re: I know this guy............... (MaxNr@aol.com)
    39. 01:14 PM - Re: Position of trailing edge - Flaps/Aileron (Paul Mulwitz)
    40. 01:28 PM - Re: 601XL- how long?- till R.I.P. (john H)
    41. 01:49 PM - Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group (ashontz)
    42. 02:22 PM - Re: I know this guy.............. (steve)
    43. 02:58 PM - Re: I know this guy.............. (Aerolitellc@aol.com)
    44. 04:16 PM - Re: FUEL SYSTEM QUESTION (floyd wilkes)
    45. 04:23 PM - Monday Evening Chat Reminder For Digesters (George Race)
    46. 05:36 PM - Re: canopy latch cable (Bryan Martin)
    47. 07:03 PM - Registration questions E-LSA (dstasch)
    48. 07:18 PM - Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft (sdthatcher)
    49. 07:19 PM - Re: Registration questions E-LSA (Craig Payne)
    50. 07:21 PM - Re: Registration questions E-LSA (Paul Mulwitz)
    51. 07:53 PM - Re: Registration questions E-LSA (Ronald Steele)
    52. 08:11 PM - Re: Registration questions E-LSA (Bryan Martin)
    53. 10:10 PM - Re: Registration questions E-LSA (dstasch)
 
 
 


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    Time: 02:56:05 AM PST US
    From: "Iberplanes IGL" <iberplanes@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: As far as Yuba City, I'm almost willing to say case
    closed. Hi there, I have seen the pictures of the spanish incident, and a partial report. Seems to be a match-case with this one. I also asked Gary and William to translate some parts into English. Regarding the photos, still waiting authorization to publish on the site. Sorry on this. talk to you soon, Alberto Martin Iberplanes IGL http://www.iberplanes.es Igualada - Barcelona - Espaa ----- Original Message ----- From: "dfmoeller" <dfmoeller@austin.rr.com> Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 1:24 AM Subject: Zenith-List: Re: As far as Yuba City, I'm almost willing to say case closed. > > Just asking, in all seriousness, because I've lost track; was the Spanish > incident explained, or did that turn out not to be a wing fold? > > Doug > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179264#179264 > > >


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    Time: 03:01:36 AM PST US
    From: "Iberplanes IGL" <iberplanes@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group
    I think engine choise vs vibrations should be included. E.g.. Rotax 912 and Jab3300. Alberto Martin Iberplanes IGL http://www.iberplanes.es Igualada - Barcelona - Espa=F1a ----- Original Message ----- From: Craig Payne To: zenith-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:54 AM Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Zenith Builders Analysis Group My comments: - I am not a lawyer. Although I can see some REMOTE possibility of the engineer doing the analysis incurring some liability it is hard to see how those paying him would. And any engineer worth his salt has been designing real-world projects and already addressed the liability issue. - I think the analysis should be informed by the load testing done to date by Zenith's outside testing engineers. If at all possible the formal reports from those tests should be obtained from Zenith (possibly directly by the contracted engineer) - If possible the engineer should be able to ask Zenith (preferably Chris) questions during his investigation. Otherwise it is very likely that he will finish his report with a conclusion of X and Zenith will come back and say "but you didn't consider Y". Some kind of conversation during the investigation would go a long way to ensure a useful outcome. - I assume that when the hypothetical engineer hears about the events motivating this project he will have his own ideas about what would make sense in the statement of work. He (or she) has done this kind of thing before, we have not. Your penultimate paragraph below basically says this. - I suspect the statement of work will have to be greatly cut back to make this project affordable. The question is how limited can the project be and still produce a useful result. - You might want to point whoever does the work to the Zenith Construction Standards document too. We could just wait until Sabrina has her degree and exploit her motivation. But I don't want to wait 2 years until she graduates from MIT. J -- Craig From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Terry Phillips Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:50 PM To: zenith-list@matronics.com Subject: Zenith-List: Zenith Builders Analysis Group At 02:24 PM 4/25/2008 -0500, John Bolding wrote: Jeff, No deviation from my feeble point of view. ..... Progress is slow on the engineering front, I'm gonna call Thurston and see if he's interested in the project in case the academic doesn't pan out. He may want something useful to do in his spare time. Ya'll choose up a point man so if somebody says they are ready to do it there won't be any fumbling around. I think it needs to be a 601 guy in the middle of this as there might be some back and forth. Progress is indeed slow. However, there is some that I can report. Apparently it is finals time at Embry-Riddle, so the profs are pretty busy. I have sent them links to the Yuba City photos, as well as, scans of several of my wing drawings. We have tentatively arranged a phone call on Thursday, May 1 to discuss the engineering evaluation of the 601XL wing. In preparation for that call, I have drafted a statement of work that I will append to this message. I would invite comments, suggestions, flames, whatever. I'll need a revised version before the phone call. I spoke with one of the 601XL builders who I was hoping could provide a second signature on the bank account to provide a measure of fiscal control for the project. He told me that he would not take that role because he was concerned about potential liability. And, he more or less told me that I was crazy if I took an active role. I guess I'm crazy. I think someone has to take some initiative. It's either that, or walk away from a year of work and a $16,000 investment. Because I do not have the confidence I need in the aircraft at this time. However, his point is well taken, and I'm considering the following steps to limit liability exposure: a.. Distribute the engineering report only to those "members" who have supported the analysis financially. b.. Require each "member" to sign a release and hold harmless form that would be shamelessly plagiarized from the forms I had to sign for ZAC and JabiruUSA. c.. Initiate work on the analysis only after enough funding has been received to fund the complete statement of work. d.. If sufficient funds are not received within 4 weeks of the initial request for funding, then all checks will be returned using a SASE provided by each "member," and the analysis will not be done. Again, I invite your comments, flames, whatever, on the above. It's possible imposing the above conditions would decrease support so that the analysis could not be made. If so, I would be happy to relinquish my role to anyone who has a better idea to make the analysis happen. Let me know if you are interested. Draft Statement of Work: Zenith Builders Analysis Group Statement of Work for Zenith CH601XL Independent Engineering Analysis Rev. 0 April 26, 2008 GOAL: The goal of this analysis is to analyze the wing design of the CH601XL: 1.. To attempt to determine whether the structure, as designed, has adequate strength to meet the published design loads of +6G and -3G. 2.. Assuming that the analysis shows that the structure, as designed probably has adequate strength, then 3.. Evaluate the susceptibility of the flaps and ailerons to flutter. If the analysis shows that flutter is a possible occurrence when a CH601XL is flown within the design envelope, then evaluate possible modifications to minimize or eliminate the flutter. 4.. Consider the effect of design options on the ability of the wing to meet design standards: 1.. Hinged vs. skin flex hinge aileron attachment. 2.. Aileron trim tab option. 3.. Wing locker option. 4.. Landing light option. 5.. Thirty gallon vs. 24 gallon fuel tanks. 6.. ??? 5.. Consider, to the extent possible given time and budget constraints, the effect of typicalbuilder mistakes, e.g., 1.. Wrong size or kind of rivets used at high stress location. 2.. Missing, loose, or wrong sized bolts. 3.. Mis-placed or wrong sized openings, e.g., the hole for the aileron control rod, holes in ribs for wiring, fuel lines, pitot lines, etc. 4.. Two or three piece nose skin 5.. ??? The first task will be to Review the information available about the accidents which have occurred that may have involved in-flight breakup of the aircraft structure. The purpose of this review is to discover information that might guide the analysis of the wing. At the completion of the investigation, the engineer will submit a written report covering the results and recommendations, if any, for changes to the aircraft design to reduce the possibility of in-flight breakup. Terry Phillips ttp44~at~rkymtn.net Corvallis MT 601XL/Jab 3300 s .. l .. o .. o .. w build kit - Tail, flaps, & ailerons are done; working on the wings http://www.mykitlog.com/N47TP/ http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-Listhttp://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution


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    Time: 04:41:35 AM PST US
    From: David Downey <planecrazydld@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: New Project Problems
    Hi Ron; I am not the originator of the message but the shear values are simply the minimum load transfer condition - and even then they only apply when the joint is burr free and sheared up. Face to face friction due to clamping is a major transfer component. Usually, in certificated aircraft, when you see an ultimate failure, you usually see rows of rivets popped intermingled with sheet failure in and out of those rows of holes. The butts or heads of those rivets are many times still present on one side of the other. Design of a riveted joint involves knowing the bearing strength of the component(s) to be joined and the shear and tension capabilities of the fastener. The pattern and fastyener diameter is selected to give as nearly even a failure mode split between fastener shear and sheet bearing. Since our fasteners depend to a very great deal on the work hardening of the fastener during setting, the hole size and quality are VERY important - and not many people care about that anymore (or proper deburring) ...takes too long, is not critical, not building SSTs, etc. Ronald Steele <rsteele@rjsit.com> wrote: Coming from a structures background, this seems completely backward, so I googled a bit and found that for aerospace applications, bolted connections are usually designed with bolts in shear - a no-no for structures. I'm a curious as to why. All the web pages I found that might talk about this require a membership. Could you educate the group a bit on why aerospace connections rely on shear rather than clamping pressure, the norm for most applications? do not archive Ron On Apr 27, 2008, at 12:28 AM, n801bh@netzero.com wrote: The forces acting on that joint are in shear, not tension. A reamed hole is critical. Period!!!! do not archive > Zenith told me that it isn't as much the bolt hole tolerance that is critical but the clamping pressure of the bolt that is more important just like the prop. They told me the same thing. But it is at odds with the requirement that the holes be precision reamed. On an RV-7 the equivalent holes are burnished. Ive attached a close-up of a shot of Lance Gingells RV-7a spar. He is making great progress: http://lancegingell.blogspot.com/ BTW: the only way I have found to get an accurate measurement on the hole sizes is to use plug gauges. I bought a set from Grizzly but Zenith has been loaning a handful of gauges near the correct size to other builders to check theirs. -- Craig _____________________________________________________________ Prepare for the unexpected. Click now to prepare a living trust. href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/contribution Dave Downey Harleysville (SE) PA 100 HP Corvair --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.


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    Time: 04:41:35 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: New Project Problems
    From: "ashontz" <ashontz@nbme.org>
    I wholely agree. The torque value/clamp force, has been dicussed here before. I still think under enough cycles, that spr will move a bit if not reamed. Movement leads to fatigue, leads to failure. The plans call for reaming, yet they say it's not critical. Doesn't mkae sense, particularly for that joint. Reaming is the way to go. [quote="n801bh(at)netzero.com"]The forces acting on that joint are in shear, not tension. A reamed hole is critical. Period!!!! do not archive > Zenith told me that it isn't as much the bolt hole tolerance that is critical but the clamping pressure of the bolt that is more important just like the prop. > > They told me the same thing. But it is at odds with the requirement that the holes be precision reamed. On an RV-7 the equivalent holes are burnished. I?ve attached a close-up of a shot of Lance Gingell?s RV-7a spar. He is making great progress: http://lancegingell.blogspot.com/ BTW: the only way I have found to get an accurate measurement on the hole sizes is to use plug gauges. I bought a set from Grizzly but Zenith has been loaning a handful of gauges near the correct size to other builders to check theirs. -- Craig _____________________________________________________________ Prepare for the unexpected. Click now to prepare a living trust. (http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2222/fc/Ioyw6i4tFu4ocgOCfRKhlYkj1yAtOR52JrXQfKa2BOX8dqxmt3hZpw/) > [b] -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179543#179543


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    Time: 04:45:34 AM PST US
    From: David Downey <planecrazydld@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group
    do not archive Terry; Why +6 -3 G's? My current edition plans still show +/-6 G's. Terry Phillips <ttp44@rkymtn.net> wrote: At 02:24 PM 4/25/2008 -0500, John Bolding wrote: Jeff, No deviation from my feeble point of view. ..... Progress is slow on the engineering front, I'm gonna call Thurston and see if he's interested in the project in case the academic doesn't pan out. He may want something useful to do in his spare time. Ya'll choose up a point man so if somebody says they are ready to do it there won't be any fumbling around. I think it needs to be a 601 guy in the middle of this as there might be some back and forth. Progress is indeed slow. However, there is some that I can report. Apparently it is finals time at Embry-Riddle, so the profs are pretty busy. I have sent them links to the Yuba City photos, as well as, scans of several of my wing drawings. We have tentatively arranged a phone call on Thursday, May 1 to discuss the engineering evaluation of the 601XL wing. In preparation for that call, I have drafted a statement of work that I will append to this message. I would invite comments, suggestions, flames, whatever. I'll need a revised version before the phone call. I spoke with one of the 601XL builders who I was hoping could provide a second signature on the bank account to provide a measure of fiscal control for the project. He told me that he would not take that role because he was concerned about potential liability. And, he more or less told me that I was crazy if I took an active role. I guess I'm crazy. I think someone has to take some initiative. It's either that, or walk away from a year of work and a $16,000 investment. Because I do not have the confidence I need in the aircraft at this time. However, his point is well taken, and I'm considering the following steps to limit liability exposure: Distribute the engineering report only to those "members" who have supported the analysis financially. Require each "member" to sign a release and hold harmless form that would be shamelessly plagiarized from the forms I had to sign for ZAC and JabiruUSA. Initiate work on the analysis only after enough funding has been received to fund the complete statement of work. If sufficient funds are not received within 4 weeks of the initial request for funding, then all checks will be returned using a SASE provided by each "member," and the analysis will not be done. Again, I invite your comments, flames, whatever, on the above. It's possible imposing the above conditions would decrease support so that the analysis could not be made. If so, I would be happy to relinquish my role to anyone who has a better idea to make the analysis happen. Let me know if you are interested. Draft Statement of Work: Zenith Builders Analysis Group Statement of Work for Zenith CH601XL Independent Engineering Analysis Rev. 0 April 26, 2008 GOAL: The goal of this analysis is to analyze the wing design of the CH601XL: To attempt to determine whether the structure, as designed, has adequate strength to meet the published design loads of +6G and -3G. Assuming that the analysis shows that the structure, as designed probably has adequate strength, then Evaluate the susceptibility of the flaps and ailerons to flutter. If the analysis shows that flutter is a possible occurrence when a CH601XL is flown within the design envelope, then evaluate possible modifications to minimize or eliminate the flutter. Consider the effect of design options on the ability of the wing to meet design standards: Hinged vs. skin flex hinge aileron attachment. Aileron trim tab option. Wing locker option. Landing light option. Thirty gallon vs. 24 gallon fuel tanks. ??? Consider, to the extent possible given time and budget constraints, the effect of typicalbuilder mistakes, e.g., Wrong size or kind of rivets used at high stress location. Missing, loose, or wrong sized bolts. Mis-placed or wrong sized openings, e.g., the hole for the aileron control rod, holes in ribs for wiring, fuel lines, pitot lines, etc. Two or three piece nose skin ??? The first task will be to Review the information available about the accidents which have occurred that may have involved in-flight breakup of the aircraft structure. The purpose of this review is to discover information that might guide the analysis of the wing. At the completion of the investigation, the engineer will submit a written report covering the results and recommendations, if any, for changes to the aircraft design to reduce the possibility of in-flight breakup. Terry Phillips ttp44~at~rkymtn.net Corvallis MT 601XL/Jab 3300 s .. l .. o .. o .. w build kit - Tail, flaps, & ailerons are done; working on the wings http://www.mykitlog.com/N47TP/ Dave Downey Harleysville (SE) PA 100 HP Corvair --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.


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    Time: 04:46:55 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: As far as Yuba City, I'm almost willing to say case closed.
    From: "ashontz" <ashontz@nbme.org>
    "Matched case" meaning what, that it appears as though there was no bolt in the rear spar? Iberplanes wrote: > Hi there, > > I have seen the pictures of the spanish incident, and a partial report. > Seems to be a match-case with this one. I also asked Gary and William to > translate some parts into English. > > Regarding the photos, still waiting authorization to publish on the site. > Sorry on this. > > talk to you soon, > > Alberto Martin > Iberplanes IGL > http://www.iberplanes.es > Igualada - Barcelona - Espa > --- -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179544#179544


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    Time: 04:51:03 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: FUEL SYSTEM QUESTION
    From: "kmccune" <kmccune@somtel.net>
    Don't forget to give yourself a way to know that the alternator has quit, otherwise the battery may not be of any use. Voltmeter, idiot light ect... -------- Mark Twain: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179546#179546


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    Time: 07:02:59 AM PST US
    From: "Southern Reflections" <purplemoon99@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group
    Terry,I sent the email to Matt,no reply as of yet, just read your post, and I 'am with this effort 100%, like I said before my plane is staying on the ground untill this matter is solved. keep me in the loop....Joe N101HD 601XL/RAM ----- Original Message ----- From: Terry Phillips To: zenith-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 12:49 AM Subject: Zenith-List: Zenith Builders Analysis Group At 02:24 PM 4/25/2008 -0500, John Bolding wrote: Jeff, No deviation from my feeble point of view. ..... Progress is slow on the engineering front, I'm gonna call Thurston and see if he's interested in the project in case the academic doesn't pan out. He may want something useful to do in his spare time. Ya'll choose up a point man so if somebody says they are ready to do it there won't be any fumbling around. I think it needs to be a 601 guy in the middle of this as there might be some back and forth. Progress is indeed slow. However, there is some that I can report. Apparently it is finals time at Embry-Riddle, so the profs are pretty busy. I have sent them links to the Yuba City photos, as well as, scans of several of my wing drawings. We have tentatively arranged a phone call on Thursday, May 1 to discuss the engineering evaluation of the 601XL wing. In preparation for that call, I have drafted a statement of work that I will append to this message. I would invite comments, suggestions, flames, whatever. I'll need a revised version before the phone call. I spoke with one of the 601XL builders who I was hoping could provide a second signature on the bank account to provide a measure of fiscal control for the project. He told me that he would not take that role because he was concerned about potential liability. And, he more or less told me that I was crazy if I took an active role. I guess I'm crazy. I think someone has to take some initiative. It's either that, or walk away from a year of work and a $16,000 investment. Because I do not have the confidence I need in the aircraft at this time. However, his point is well taken, and I'm considering the following steps to limit liability exposure: a.. Distribute the engineering report only to those "members" who have supported the analysis financially. b.. Require each "member" to sign a release and hold harmless form that would be shamelessly plagiarized from the forms I had to sign for ZAC and JabiruUSA. c.. Initiate work on the analysis only after enough funding has been received to fund the complete statement of work. d.. If sufficient funds are not received within 4 weeks of the initial request for funding, then all checks will be returned using a SASE provided by each "member," and the analysis will not be done. Again, I invite your comments, flames, whatever, on the above. It's possible imposing the above conditions would decrease support so that the analysis could not be made. If so, I would be happy to relinquish my role to anyone who has a better idea to make the analysis happen. Let me know if you are interested. Draft Statement of Work: Zenith Builders Analysis Group Statement of Work for Zenith CH601XL Independent Engineering Analysis Rev. 0 April 26, 2008 GOAL: The goal of this analysis is to analyze the wing design of the CH601XL: 1.. To attempt to determine whether the structure, as designed, has adequate strength to meet the published design loads of +6G and -3G. 2.. Assuming that the analysis shows that the structure, as designed probably has adequate strength, then 3.. Evaluate the susceptibility of the flaps and ailerons to flutter. If the analysis shows that flutter is a possible occurrence when a CH601XL is flown within the design envelope, then evaluate possible modifications to minimize or eliminate the flutter. 4.. Consider the effect of design options on the ability of the wing to meet design standards: 1.. Hinged vs. skin flex hinge aileron attachment. 2.. Aileron trim tab option. 3.. Wing locker option. 4.. Landing light option. 5.. Thirty gallon vs. 24 gallon fuel tanks. 6.. ??? 5.. Consider, to the extent possible given time and budget constraints, the effect of typicalbuilder mistakes, e.g., 1.. Wrong size or kind of rivets used at high stress location. 2.. Missing, loose, or wrong sized bolts. 3.. Mis-placed or wrong sized openings, e.g., the hole for the aileron control rod, holes in ribs for wiring, fuel lines, pitot lines, etc. 4.. Two or three piece nose skin 5.. ??? The first task will be to Review the information available about the accidents which have occurred that may have involved in-flight breakup of the aircraft structure. The purpose of this review is to discover information that might guide the analysis of the wing. At the completion of the investigation, the engineer will submit a written report covering the results and recommendations, if any, for changes to the aircraft design to reduce the possibility of in-flight breakup. Terry Phillips ttp44~at~rkymtn.net Corvallis MT 601XL/Jab 3300 s .. l .. o .. o .. w build kit - Tail, flaps, & ailerons are done; working on the wings http://www.mykitlog.com/N47TP/


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    Time: 07:23:50 AM PST US
    From: "Scott Thatcher" <s_thatcher@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft
    Just a quick note for those who are concerned about flying their 601XL amid the recent accident paranoia (I include me as well). Use a Borescope: The 601XL that sustained vibration damage during a descending turn and who has successfully repaired that damage has mentioned that prior to his first flight, he used a borescope to inspect the inside of the wing, spar and caps, and found them in excellent condition. He was planning to fly shortly. Nylon Flap Stop: Also, another reminder to be sure you have installed the nylon flap stops as indicated in the plans. I have seen two aircraft without them and one stated that he felt vibration in the wing during cruise flight! The flaps should not exhibit any movement whatsoever when in the up position and the nylon stop guarantees that condition will apply. Naturally, when you lower the flaps, there is a certain amount of movement however the speed at which you lower the flaps is (should be) significantly lower. Getting ready for first flight this month! Scott Thatcher, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 601XL with Corvair, Registered as E-LSA N601EL, http://placestofly.com, EAA203


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    Time: 07:30:24 AM PST US
    From: "M.Marcotte" <m.l.marcotte@sympatico.ca>
    Subject: Re: FUEL SYSTEM QUESTION
    I would install a small alternator like this one http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/sdaltreg.php (only 4 pounds) where the vacuum pump normally goes and connect it to a completely separate electrical system for the second fuel pump and for a few critical electrical flight instruments that would replace the normally vacuum-driven instruments. I would install the minimum size battery that this alternator will accept. You might want to add a tie-breaker that could connect your two electrical systems together in case one of your alternators fails in flight but keep in mind that the new alternator provides only 8 amps. This is also a very nice back-up system for glass panels and with this installation you would never need to install the mechanical pump. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Phillips" <ttp44@rkymtn.net> Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:58 PM Subject: Re: Zenith-List: FUEL SYSTEM QUESTION > > I would suggest that you adopt the philosophy advocated by Electric Bob of > the Aeroelectric Connection. IIRC, Bob's basic premise is that you should > wire your airplane so that the failure of the alternator will not result in > a life threatening situation. Consider his schematic Z-xx. > > http://www.aeroelectric.com/Reference_Docs/Misc_PDF/Zxx.pdf > > Notice that there is an endurance bus. The endurance bus should only power > electrical loads that are necessary for survival. In Z-xx, the endurance > bus powers the GPS, transponder, NAV/COM, turn coordinator, intercom, and > the fuel boost pumps. During normal operation, the endurance bus is powered > by the alternator through a diode. In the event of an alternator failure, > the pilot manually throws a switch to power the endurance bus from the > battery. The diode blocks the power from flowing backwards to the main > power bus. > > The idea is that you size your battery to provide however many minutes you > believe you will need to land in the event of an alternator failure. Let's > say the total load on the endurance bus is 15 amps. If you install, e.g., > an Odyssey 925 battery, the advertised capacity is 50 minutes with a 25 amp > load. Since your endurance bus only draws 15 amps, you should be able to > fly for ~83 minutes while you look for a place to land. Hopefully, with > your GPS you would not have too much trouble flying to a suitable airport > in 83 minutes. If you decide that you don't need your NAV/COM or turn > coordinator while you are en route to the airport, you could switch those > off until you get close to the airport and, thereby, increase your endurance. > > Finally, you say your are doing, the two fuel boost pumps on separate > circuits and fuses so that a short in one pump's power circuit would not > disable the other pump. > > I'm a long way from doing that wiring myself, but Electric Bob's approach > makes good sense to me. My Jabiru engine has a mechanical pump, but I am > still putting a boost pump (and gascolator) in each wing. > > Terry > > > At 06:25 PM 4/26/2008 -0700, you wrote: > >Hi All > > > >I am just finishing up my 601XL with a O-200 engine from a Cessna > >150. This engine does not have a mechanical fuel pump, so I have > >installed two electric fuel pumps, with separate electrical lines. Here's > >my nagging problem. If I lose the electrics in the plane I will have no > >fuel pressure. How would some of you handle this possible problem? When > >I have the engine overhauled in a few years I plan to put a mechanical > >pump on it, but till then? > > > Terry Phillips > ttp44~at~rkymtn.net > Corvallis MT > 601XL/Jab 3300 s .. l .. o .. o .. w build kit - Tail, flaps, & ailerons > are done; working on the wings > http://www.mykitlog.com/N47TP/ > >


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    Time: 07:40:16 AM PST US
    From: "Iberplanes IGL" <iberplanes@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: As far as Yuba City, I'm almost willing to say case
    closed. no, it was flying ok, Then a witness saw the plane folding both wings, another one heard a noise and when it looked up saw the plane like the other witness.. Ive asked Gary and William to translate something in English. Please, wait until I get that done. I will publish photos as soon as I get the photo release. Alberto Martin Iberplanes IGL http://www.iberplanes.es Igualada - Barcelona - Espaa ----- Original Message ----- From: "ashontz" <ashontz@nbme.org> Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 1:44 PM Subject: Zenith-List: Re: As far as Yuba City, I'm almost willing to say case closed. > > "Matched case" meaning what, that it appears as though there was no bolt > in the rear spar? > > > Iberplanes wrote: >> Hi there, >> >> I have seen the pictures of the spanish incident, and a partial report. >> Seems to be a match-case with this one. I also asked Gary and William to >> translate some parts into English. >> >> Regarding the photos, still waiting authorization to publish on the site. >> Sorry on this. >> >> talk to you soon, >> >> Alberto Martin >> Iberplanes IGL >> http://www.iberplanes.es >> Igualada - Barcelona - EspaS >> --- > > > -------- > Andy Shontz > CH601XL - Corvair > www.mykitlog.com/ashontz > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179544#179544 > > >


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    Time: 07:53:52 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: 701 First Flight
    From: Jeffrey A Beachy <beachyjeff@juno.com>
    Congratulations on your first flight! Enjoy many wonderful hours in your 701. It's a blast to fly. Jeff Beachy N701N, 70 hours


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    Time: 08:01:10 AM PST US
    From: "steve" <notsew_evets@frontiernet.net>
    Subject: Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft
    ok, I give... What Flap stop ????? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Thatcher" <s_thatcher@bellsouth.net> Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:20 AM Subject: Zenith-List: Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft > <s_thatcher@bellsouth.net> > > Just a quick note for those who are concerned about flying their 601XL > amid the recent accident paranoia (I include me as well). > > Use a Borescope: The 601XL that sustained vibration damage during a > descending turn and who has successfully repaired that damage has > mentioned that prior to his first flight, he used a borescope to inspect > the inside of the wing, spar and caps, and found them in excellent > condition. He was planning to fly shortly. > > Nylon Flap Stop: Also, another reminder to be sure you have installed the > nylon flap stops as indicated in the plans. I have seen two aircraft > without them and one stated that he felt vibration in the wing during > cruise flight! The flaps should not exhibit any movement whatsoever when > in the up position and the nylon stop guarantees that condition will > apply. Naturally, when you lower the flaps, there is a certain amount of > movement however the speed at which you lower the flaps is (should be) > significantly lower. > > Getting ready for first flight this month! > > Scott Thatcher, Palm Beach Gardens, FL > 601XL with Corvair, Registered as E-LSA > N601EL, http://placestofly.com, EAA203 > > >


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    Time: 08:03:25 AM PST US
    From: "Scott Thatcher" <s_thatcher@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: Zenith Builders Analysis Group
    Thanks Terry for taking an active part in this endeavor. Here are some additional items that I feel need to be addressed as well. 1.. Smoking rivets (or elongated rivet holes in wing areas) 2.. Varying amounts of fuel (someone mentioned that a flutter was observed in a different aircraft when fuel was 1/3 capacity) 3.. Missing nylon flap stop (inducing vibrations at cruise) Thanks again for your efforts. Scott Thatcher, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 601XL with Corvair, Registered as E-LSA N601EL, http://placestofly.com, EAA203


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    Time: 08:33:44 AM PST US
    From: "Dave G." <d.goddard@ns.sympatico.ca>
    Subject: 601XL- how long?- till R.I.P.
    I have no idea how, why, or even IF the wings fold up on the 601 XL. But it's the dominant subject on this builders newsgroup. I'm not suggesting it shouldn't be but since Zenith has walked away from ALL their previous ideas and designs. The CH100, CH-200, CH-300 etc. How long will it be be before this question simply sinks the whole 601XL line? I actually like the olders designs better, the 601 HD is my favorite. Those thick, thick wings skip through turbulant air with very little bumping.


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    Time: 08:42:50 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft
    From: "PatrickW" <pwhoyt@yahoo.com>
    sdthatcher wrote: > The 601XL that sustained vibration damage during a > descending turn and who has successfully repaired that damage has mentioned that What vibration damage...? This sounds like another data point. And something we should add to the list of things to check. Thanks, Patrick XL/Corvair N63PZ (reserved) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179580#179580


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    Time: 08:51:08 AM PST US
    From: Jaybannist@cs.com
    Subject: Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft
    Steve, See Drawing 6-S-3. Jay in Dallas "steve" <notsew_evets@frontiernet.net> wrote: > >ok, I give... What Flap stop ????? >----- Original Message ----- >


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    Time: 09:06:03 AM PST US
    From: "steve" <notsew_evets@frontiernet.net>
    Subject: Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft
    OMG ! I love this website !!! SW ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jaybannist@cs.com> Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:48 AM Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: The accident versus ready to fly aircraft > > Steve, > > See Drawing 6-S-3. > > Jay in Dallas > > > "steve" <notsew_evets@frontiernet.net> wrote: > >> >>ok, I give... What Flap stop ????? >>----- Original Message ----- >> > > > > >


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    Time: 09:06:17 AM PST US
    From: Bill Steer <steerr@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: Re: FUEL SYSTEM QUESTION
    What George suggests can be done indirectly, with the endurance buss normally fed through a diode bridge that derives it's feed from the output side of the battery contactor, but with an switch-controlled alternate feed directly from the battery (i.e., the input side of the battery contactor). One fuel pump is then fed from the endurance buss. See Figure Z1 of the Aeroeletric Connection publication, which uses a fuselink for protecting the wire. Bill 601HD Stratus N109BS george may wrote: > I'd insure one pump is feed directly from your battery(fused > appropriately), while the other can run off of your electrical > distribution buss. Typically loosing electrics implies loss of > alternator. The battery will usually last about 1/2 hour with > essentials. That should be enough to get you safey on the ground using > the pump directly feeding off the battery. > > George May > 601XL 912s >


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    Time: 09:24:58 AM PST US
    Subject: canopy latch cable
    From: "leinad" <leinad@hughes.net>
    I'm working on my canopy frame and I need to purchase the canopy latch cable. Is this a throttle cable? If so, does someone either have a part number or some specs. I've looked at some throttle cables on Summit Racing catalog, but not sure what the best length would be. Dan Dempsey Plans building 601XL. -------- Scratch building XL with Corvair Engine Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179590#179590


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    Time: 09:33:14 AM PST US
    From: "Craig Payne" <craig@craigandjean.com>
    Subject: canopy latch cable
    My factory supplied cable seems more like the brake or shifter cables on a bicycle. -- Craig -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of leinad Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:22 AM Subject: Zenith-List: canopy latch cable I'm working on my canopy frame and I need to purchase the canopy latch cable. Is this a throttle cable? If so, does someone either have a part number or some specs. I've looked at some throttle cables on Summit Racing catalog, but not sure what the best length would be. Dan Dempsey Plans building 601XL. -------- Scratch building XL with Corvair Engine Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179590#179590


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    Time: 09:48:00 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group
    From: "lwhitlow" <ldwhitlow@comcast.net>
    Terry and others who want an outside engineering analysis. I do understand your desire to be confident in the design and safety of the 601XL. Like you I have a $17500 kit that I want to be able to fly safely. But if you proceed with the analysis under the terms you have stated below, You will destroy not only your own investment of both time and money but you will destroy everyone else's investments in their aircraft as well, NO MATTER WHAT THE ENGINEERING REPORT HAS TO SAY!! Curious?? I'll explain. If the analysis is done and a completed report exists then.... If the results of the report are only seen by the "contributors" A giant unanswered question hangs over the aircraft, Is it OK??? Has a problem been found? Are there modifications suggested?? This will weaken the "airplane shopping publics" opinion of the aircraft, and perhaps be enough to make them choose another aircraft with "less of an unknown factor". Even if the report says every things A-OK, the very fact that its a secret, will deter buyers. If this choice occurs enough times then Zenith ceases production and support of the 601XL or perhaps ceases business all together. I'm sure we can all agree that this would not be a desirable outcome. Also a engineering report known only to some of the fleet of 601XL devalues them all. Questions will arise? Do you know about the report? Have you made modifications based on the report? Once again confusion and unknowns take over and we all loose. More importantly Lets say the report reveals something that should be addressed, and you get your secret copy. Are you, ( a builder, a pilot, an aviation enthusiast) actually going to let another pilot or builder fly a machine that you know has a problem and NOT TELL HIM OR HER ABOUT IT!!! That's not what the sport aviation community should be all about. Could you live with yourself knowing you could have prevented a tragedy but did nothing because the other person didn't contribute to the funding of this witch hunt. By the way what if some people contribute less than others to the funding of this report??? Are you only going to give them part of the data? Maybe the higher dollar contributors get the data first and its held from the lower dollar contributors for a period of time. And of course if the report says "everything is fine" Now What? Its a secret, so all of the bad things listed above still happen, and the shrill voices calling for a redesign or "beef up" or whatever continue un-abated. AND WE ALL STILL LOOSE. The sport aviation community is about helping yourself and others fly enjoyably and safely. A secret report will do none of that and quite possibly be the beginning of the end of our hobby and pastime as we know it. I hope than my son will be able to learn to fly and to build his own airplane someday. This has all the earmarks of seriously damaging something that I dearly love to do. Any crash or problem with a amateur built experimental aircraft affects us all. If we don't take good care and be as responsible as we possibly can within the rules currently in place, then the not so interested government WILL step in and make things harder for all of us. I seen posts recently with all sorts of speculation, guesses, critical observations, and truly useful thoughts and suggestions, I think the discussion is valid and useful as long as it is the open exchange of ideas and working towards a common goal of a safe and fun airplane But, I implore all of you to not give into fear and hysteria while we search for a cause or problem. Statements like "As far as Yuba City, I'm almost willing to say case closed." have no place. We only know what we see in one set of pictures and what limited reports that have been released by the FAA. Analyzing such a limited data set takes time. The FAA has not stated a cause, the designer of the aircraft has not sated a cause. The manufacturer of the kit has not stated a cause, yet some people on this very forum want to put themselves above all of those knowledgeable and qualified people and say that there is a problem because they have managed to scrape together $18000 and buy a kit. It almost makes the statement, "are you an engineer?? No but I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night" seem reasonable. I would rather take contributions up to send Sabrina to the finest aviation and engineering schools in the world. Its people like her we need to be encouraging if we want to be able to pursue our hobby and to pass on the joy of flight to generations to come. We need younger people to be excited by piloting you own aircraft, and to be able to afford to do it. Look around you own EAA Chapters. How many up and comers do you have attending? FUD Fear Uncertainty Doubt. These are not the characteristics you look for in a pilot. Seems to me we need to address this before we move on to metallurgy and tensile strength. Larry Whitlow Valparaiso IN 601XL Builder Pilot since Age 15 Solo'ed on my 16th birthday Dad had to drive me to the Airport, because I couldn't get my drivers license for another month > ="Terry Phillips"]At 02:24 PM 4/25/2008 -0500, > > >>EDIT Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179597#179597


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    Time: 10:02:44 AM PST US
    Subject: Unintended Consequences, and this outside engineering Plan
    From: "lwhitlow" <ldwhitlow@comcast.net>
    I copied my post from another thread to a thread of its own to help us focus a discussion on the merits of this outside engineering review. I apologize in advance for the long post. I hope everyone realizes that Zenith aircraft has a vested interest in making sure the 601XL design is safe. I'm confident that everyone at the factory is as concerned as we are and want to make sure they've done everything possible to give us a safe aircraft. I've flown with Nick in the factory demonstrator, and I cannot believe anyone would think for one second that Nick would continue to take people flying in an aircraft that he or the rest of the staff at Zenith thought was unsafe. There is to much at stake for that to happen I do understand your desire to be confident in the design and safety of the 601XL. Like you I have a $17500 kit that I want to be able to fly safely. But if you proceed with the analysis under the terms you have stated below, You will destroy not only your own investment of both time and money but you will destroy everyone else's investments in their aircraft as well, NO MATTER WHAT THE ENGINEERING REPORT HAS TO SAY!! Curious?? I'll explain. If the analysis is done and a completed report exists then.... If the results of the report are only seen by the "contributors" A giant unanswered question hangs over the aircraft, Is it OK??? Has a problem been found? Are there modifications suggested?? This will weaken the "airplane shopping publics" opinion of the aircraft, and perhaps be enough to make them choose another aircraft with "less of an unknown factor". Even if the report says every things A-OK, the very fact that its a secret, will deter buyers. If this choice occurs enough times then Zenith ceases production and support of the 601XL or perhaps ceases business all together. I'm sure we can all agree that this would not be a desirable outcome. Also a engineering report known only to some of the fleet of 601XL devalues them all. Questions will arise? Do you know about the report? Have you made modifications based on the report? Once again confusion and unknowns take over and we all loose. More importantly Lets say the report reveals something that should be addressed, and you get your secret copy. Are you, ( a builder, a pilot, an aviation enthusiast) actually going to let another pilot or builder fly a machine that you know has a problem and NOT TELL HIM OR HER ABOUT IT!!! That's not what the sport aviation community should be all about. Could you live with yourself knowing you could have prevented a tragedy but did nothing because the other person didn't contribute to the funding of this witch hunt. By the way what if some people contribute less than others to the funding of this report??? Are you only going to give them part of the data? Maybe the higher dollar contributors get the data first and its held from the lower dollar contributors for a period of time. And what if Zenith disagrees with these results or changes?? Who are you going to trust???? If you say the outside engineer. Sell your kit or plane now, because if something else happens after the report is out and mods are made you really won't know who is correct. And of course if the report says "everything is fine" Now What? Its a secret, so all of the bad things listed above still happen, and the shrill voices calling for a redesign or "beef up" or whatever continue un-abated. AND WE ALL STILL LOOSE. The sport aviation community is about helping yourself and others fly enjoyably and safely. A secret report will do none of that and quite possibly be the beginning of the end of our hobby and pastime as we know it. I hope than my son will be able to learn to fly and to build his own airplane someday. This has all the earmarks of seriously damaging something that I dearly love to do. Any crash or problem with a amateur built experimental aircraft affects us all. If we don't take good care and be as responsible as we possibly can within the rules currently in place, then the not so interested government WILL step in and make things harder for all of us. I seen posts recently with all sorts of speculation, guesses, critical observations, and truly useful thoughts and suggestions, I think the discussion is valid and useful as long as it is the open exchange of ideas and working towards a common goal of a safe and fun airplane But, I implore all of you to not give into fear and hysteria while we search for a cause or problem. Statements like "As far as Yuba City, I'm almost willing to say case closed." have no place. We only know what we see in one set of pictures and what limited reports that have been released by the FAA. Analyzing such a limited data set takes time. The FAA has not stated a cause, the designer of the aircraft has not sated a cause. The manufacturer of the kit has not stated a cause, yet some people on this very forum want to put themselves above all of those knowledgeable and qualified people and say that there is a problem because they have managed to scrape together $18000 and buy a kit. It almost makes the statement, "are you an engineer?? No but I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night" seem reasonable. I would rather take contributions up to send Sabrina to the finest aviation and engineering schools in the world. Its people like her we need to be encouraging if we want to be able to pursue our hobby and to pass on the joy of flight to generations to come. We need younger people to be excited by piloting your own aircraft, and to be able to afford to do it. Look around you own EAA Chapters. How many up and comers do you have attending? FUD Fear Uncertainty Doubt. These are not the characteristics you look for in a pilot. Seems to me we need to address this before we move on to metallurgy and tensile strength. ///Flame suit on cause I know I'm gonna catch heat for this Larry Whitlow Valparaiso IN 601XL Builder Pilot since Age 15 Solo'ed on my 16th birthday Dad had to drive me to the Airport, because I couldn't get my drivers license for another month Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179600#179600


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    Time: 10:18:40 AM PST US
    Subject: Don't Give Up the CH601XL dREAM
    From: "PLAV8R" <donald.j.dennehey@seagate.com>
    >From my post in another subject: Juan, Yes, lets get on with it. I am very sorry if someone took my postings as being negative to Zenith or any of the fine members of this forum. I again say, don't stop building, purchasing, or flying the Zodiac 601 XL. It is a dream aircraft as you all know. I have the up-most respect for Chis Heinz and Zodiac. It is obvious to me that these are men of integrity and are very committed to their design, product, customers, and reputation. I would also feel that with the information provided, builders may pay more attention to any changes or recommendations based on the information that is available to them. Pilots should practice due diligence prior to flight. Take a little extra time checking for any "smoking" rivets in the undercarriage, inspecting the wing attachment fittings ( if possible), aileron hinges etc. It would take less time then this posting. I am also sure that they (Zenith), along with the NTSB, are doing a thorough investigation of these incidents. They may have seen many of these posts. I do have faith in the NTSB and anyone associated with this aircraft. I have been waiting one and a half years to hear some kind of conclusion to this accident. The NTSB could very well be taxed of limited resources for investigations. The NTSB could look at this forum and say "been there, seen that". However, with what I have seen, there are many very conscientious members with an intimate knowledge of the design and components and have come up with some very sound theories based on a very limited amount of information (videos and a few pictures). There are more eyes on this now. Someone may see something that others have not seen (thinking outside the box). I would consider the "armchair quarterbacks" as someone that has not participated in the game. The game is still in play. There is no definite outcome yet. But these fine people may very well have participated and/or have aided in the resolution to problem that plagued us all. Please don't stop building your dreams. This will all get figured out and we can all feel at ease. I am still waiting to hear if I can get access to the "Yuba City" aircraft and procure better pictures, etc. Regards, Don -------- Donald J. Dennnehey Jr. donald.j.dennehey@seagate.com Prior Lake, Minnesota Cessna 175 N7656M Cessna 140 N90123 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179604#179604


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    Time: 10:29:37 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Unintended Consequences, and this outside engineering
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    From: "pavel569" <pm569@HOTMAIL.COM>
    Well said Larry. I agree 100%. -------- Pavel CA Zodiac XL N581PM (Reserved) Tail, flaps, ailerons done, right wing on the table .... Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179607#179607


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