Zenith ZODIAC CH 601 Series User Manual

ZODIAC CH 601
Series Kit Aircraft
THE FOLLOWING IS A DRAFT MANUAL
This manual has been written and published strictly for informational purpose. It has
been prepared as a guide to facilitate the assembly of the ZODIAC CH 601 kit aircraft. It
is published to supplement (and not replace) the Zenair drawings and manuals. If a
discrepancy arises between this informational manual and the Drawings, the Drawings
always take precedence.
All pictures, diagrams, drawings or graphs, are used for general identification only, and
are not to be taken to represent technical drawings or replicas of exact parts. You should
not consider the educational material in the manual to be the practice of general aviation
nor is it intended for this manual to be a complete account of sheet metal aircraft
technology: It is limited to the scope of the ZODIAC CH 601 aircraft assembly
This manual is not intended to replace, substitute for or supersede any technical
information contained in the ZODIAC CH 601 Drawings and Manuals by Chris Heintz,
or other designer’s specifications.
Zenith Aircraft Company (ZAC) nor its authors guarantees the accuracy or completeness
of any information published herein and neither ZAC nor its authors shall be responsible
for any errors, omissions, or damages arising out of use of this information. This guide is
printed with the understanding that ZAC and its authors are supplying information but are
not attempting to render engineering or other professional services. If such services are
required, the assistance of an appropriate professional should be sought.
Copyright, 1995-2001 Zenith Aircraft Company

Zenith ZODIAC CH 601 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Zenith
Model	ZODIAC CH 601 Series
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Manual Overview

Draft Manual Status

Indicates the manual is a draft for informational purposes only.

L Angles Stiffeners

Back-Drilling L Angle Stiffeners

Process for back-drilling L Angle stiffeners before fitting.

Layout and Cutting L Angles

Steps for marking, cutting, and preparing L Angle stiffeners.

Splice Plate and Rear Zee Layout

Positioning Splice Plate on Rear Zee

Details on marking and clecoing the splice plate to the rear zee.

Nose Ribs Installation

Attaching Nose Ribs to Main Spar

Instructions for clecoing and drilling nose ribs to the main spar.

Rear Ribs and Rear Tip Rib

Attaching Rear Ribs and Tip Rib

Steps for clecoing and riveting rear ribs and the tip rib.

Rear Top Skin Installation

Fitting and Securing Top Skin

Process for clecoing and tack riveting the rear top skin.

Rear Bottom Skin Installation

Positioning and Securing Bottom Skin

Steps for positioning and tack riveting the rear bottom skin.

Leading Edge Nose Skin

Attaching Leading Edge Skin

Instructions for fitting and pre-drilling the leading edge nose skin.

Wing Tip Installation

Fitting and Trimming Wing Tip

Steps for fitting and attaching the wing tip.

Aileron Assembly and Installation

Positioning and Riveting Aileron Ribs

How to align and rivet aileron ribs to the wing structure.

Aileron Tip and Horn Fitting

Installing Aileron Tip Rib and Horn

Details on fitting the aileron tip rib and horn for the control rod.

Wing Locker Installation

Wing Locker and Door Attachment

Process for installing the wing locker channel and door.