---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith601-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 02/06/10: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:30 PM - XL wing design issues (Larry McFarland) 2. 07:43 PM - 601 parts for sale (idyll1) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:30:20 PM PST US From: Larry McFarland Subject: Zenith601-List: XL wing design issues Hi guys, I must chime in, about the design flaw. The XL has a lot going for it, but it was a redesign, which reduced the height and length of the center spar. Then the center spar seemed to be placed at a slight angle from flight loading. The bolt pattern for wing attachment was new and can be over-sized if not carefully reamed. Pictures seen of the crashed center-spar suggest damage began over a longer time than what was seen on the day of the crash. I wondered what they beefed up when the design came out, what with the full cantilever wings and smaller section center spar than whats seen on the HD series. The XL are light planes, but carry the same loads as previous models. I dont think its likely well know what the final flaw is until one breaks up and the pilot survives. Id be flying an XL single seat after whats occurred and would put in the structural kit as soon as it is/was available. Its still a great plane. I dont think any XL wing has failed that hadnt seen the center spar fail first. Dance lightly around that if you want, but I believe the fix for the flaw is properly directed. Respectfully, Larry McFarland at 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:43:36 PM PST US Subject: Zenith601-List: 601 parts for sale From: "idyll1" I have the following parts for sale: Linear Flap actuator (DE12-14W4) Actuator mount (6B19-10 Actuator rod (6B19-11) Full set of turnbuckle assemblies (3) AN-140, (4) AN-130 I am asking 250.00 for the flap actuator.mount and rod and 100.00 for the 7 turnbuckle assemblies. These are all new unused parts. Please contact me off list if you are interested. Gary Briggs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=285164#285164 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith601-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith601-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith601-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith601-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.