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Following are the latest STOL CH 601 photo assembly guides. The following is published to supplement (and not replace) the drawings. If a discrepancy arises between these photo assembly guides and the Drawings, the Drawings always take precedence. These documents are presented in the Adobe Acrobat file format for online viewing and easy printing. The photos are presented in low-resolution for quicker downloads.

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ZODIAC CH 601 HD / HDS/ UL Assembly Manuals
DocumentsDescriptionRevisionLast Update
5th-2nd rev5th Edition Drawings: Summary of Revisions from 09/2003 to 08/2004 incorporated in current drawings.5th ed. 2nd rev.9/2004
5th-1st print5th Edition Drawings: Summary of Revisions from 06/02 to 09/03 incorporated in the 5th edition drawings.5th ed. 1st print10/2003
introductionIntroduction to building the rudder starter kit – 18 pages10/0211/6/02
CSConstruction Standards for Zenair Light AirplanesDraft1/07
Construction ManualConstruction Manual Construction Manual – Introduction 10/02
Rear FuselageRear Fuselage Rear Fuselage Assembly – 17 pages8/0110/25/01
Center WingCenter Wing Section Assembly – 16 pages8/0110/25/01
Firewall-GearFirewall / Nosegear Rib Assembly – 18 pages8/0110/25/01
Fwd-FuseForward Fuselage Sides & Rear Top Skins – 35 pages1/0110/25/01
HDS-wingsCH 601 HDS Wings Assembly – 25 pages10/0110/25/01
canopyCH 601 Series Canopy Installation (side hinging) – 13 pages2/9910/25/01
Other Documents and Drawings
DocumentsDescriptionRevisionLast Update
Airvent-601Cabin Air Vents – Drawing 6-B-2211/0011/22/00
LE Fuel HDSLeading Edge Fuel Tanks for the Super ZODIAC CH 601 HDS – 8 pages3/003/31/00
Elevator TrimRecessed Electric Elevator Trim Drawings – 5 pages12/9812/24/98
Wheels&BrakesGear Assembly, Wheels & Brakes – 6 pages11/992/22/00
W&B-HDWeight & Balance Report – CH 601 HD Tricycle8/028/02
W&B-HDSWeight & Balance Report – CH 601 HDS Tricycle3/983/98
airspeed-HDAirspeed Markings and Limitations – CH 601 HD10/0410/04
airspeed-HDSAirspeed Markings and Limitations – CH 601 HDS11/0311/03

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