Following are the latest STOL CH 701 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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| Documents | STOL CH 701 Photo Assembly Guides | Revision | Last Update |
| updates-rev-1 | Summary of Updates to the STOL CH 701 Photo Assembly Guides (4 pages) | Rev. 1 | 10/31/03 |
| 701-contstruct-manual | STOL CH 701 Basic Construction Manual 18 pages – 4th edition | 4th ed. | 12/2003 |
| CS | Construction Standards for Zenair Light Airplanes | Draft | 3/11 |
| Title Page | STOL CH 701 Photo Assembly Guides Title Page | 11/15/04 |
| Documents | TAIL – Sections R & H | Revision | Last Update |
| introduction | Introduction to building – 18 pages | 10/02 | 11/6/02 |
| Click here information on the Metalworking101 DVD from HomebuiltHelp.com which covers the step-by-step assembly of the STOL CH 701 rudder. | |||
| rudder-1 | Rudder (vertical tail) Assembly: Section 1 of 3: Rudder Skeleton | Rev. 1.7 | 02/10 |
| rudder-2 | Rudder (vertical tail) Assembly: Section 2 of 3: Rudder Skins | Rev. 1.9 | 02/01/10 |
| rudder-3 | Rudder (vertical tail) Assembly: Section 3 of 3: Optional Tail Light | Rev. 1.1 | 8/18/04 |
| Documents | Horizontal Tail – Section H | Revision | Last Update |
| Click here for information on "Building your Zenith CH701 Horizontal Tail" DVD from HomebuiltHelp.com which covers the step-by-step assembly of the STOL CH 701 horizontal tail sections. | |||
| tail-1 | Horizontal Tail Assembly: 1 of 5: Stabilizer Skeleton | Rev. 1.21 | 2/10 |
| tail-2 | Horizontal Tail Assembly: 2 of 5 | Rev. 1.2 | 1/31/03 |
| tail-3 | Horizontal Tail Assembly: 3 of 5 | Rev. 1.4 | 5/13/04 |
| tail-4 | Horizontal Tail Assembly: 4 of 5 | Rev. 1.2 | 9/09 |
| tail-5 | Horizontal Tail Assembly: 5 of 5 | Rev. 1.2 | 2/03 |
| Documents | Wings – Section V | Revision | Last Update |
| wing-1a | Wing Assembly – Internal Structure | Rev. 2 | 2/3/06 |
| wing-1b | Wing Assembly – Internal Structure | Rev. 2.1 | 2/23/06 |
| wing-2a | Wing Assembly – Wing Rear Channel | Rev. 2.01 | 5/24/07 |
| wing-2b | Wing Assembly – Wing Rear Channel | Rev. 2 | 2/3/06 |
| wing-3a | Wing Top Rear Skins | Rev. 2 | 12/12/05 |
| wing-3b | Wing Lower Rear Skin | Rev. 2 | 2/3/06 |
| wing-4a | Wing Nose Skin | Rev. 2 | 2/3/06 |
| wing-4b | Wing Nose Skin | Rev. 2.01 | 7/17/07 |
| wing-4c | Wing Nose Skin | Rev. 2 | 2/3/06 |
| wing-5a | Fuel Sender Unit | Rev. 1.2 | 2/23/06 |
| wing-5b | Wing Assembly – Installation of the Fuel Tanks | Rev. 1.2 | 11/27/04 |
| wing-6a | Wing Assembly – Wing Tip | Rev. 2 | 2/3/06 |
| wing-6b | Wing Assembly – Wing Tip | Rev. 2 | 2/3/06 |
| wing-6c | Wing Tip Nav / Strobe Lights | Rev. 2 | 2/1/06 |
| wing-7a | Wing Assembly – Wing Root | Rev. 2 | 2/3/06 |
| wing-7b | Wing Assembly – Wing Root | Rev. 2 | 2/3/06 |
| Documents | WING LEADING EDGE SLATS – Sections A & S | Revision | Last Update |
| flaperons-1 | Flaperons Assembly (1 of 2) | Rev. 2.1 | 1/17/07 |
| flaperons-2 | Flaperons Assembly (2 of 2) | Rev. 1.0 | 12/01 |
| slats-1 | Leading Edge Slats Assembly (1 of 2) | Rev. 1.1 | 9/8/04 |
| slats-2 | Leading Edge Slats Assembly (2 of 2) | Rev. 1.0 | 1/2/02 |
| Documents | FUSELAGE – Section F | Revision | Last Update |
| F5-3Z | Top Channel "Zee" Reinforcement | Dated 10/2001 | 10/15/01 |
| Documents | Rear Fuselage | Revision | Last Update |
| fuse-1 | Assembling the bottom skin | Rev. 1.2 | 4/03 |
| fuse-2 | Building Up the Fuselage From the Bottom Skin | Rev. 1.3 | 10/03 |
| fuse-3 | Assembling the Side Skins & Joining the Fuselage Skins | Rev. 1.2 | 4/03 |
| fuse-4 | Squaring the Fuselage & Installing Extended Baggage Compartment | Rev. 1.4 | 12/03 |
| fuse-5 | Installing the Forward Baggage | Rev. 1.2 | 4/03 |
| Documents | Forward Fuselage | Revision | Last Update |
| fuse-6 | Assembling the Firewall | Rev. 1.2 | 1/27/04 |
| fuse-7 | Installing the Nose Gear | Rev. 1.4 | 1/09 |
| fuse-8 | Forward Fuselage Floor Skins | Rev. 1.3 | 10/03 |
| fuse-9 | Forward Fuselage Cabin Sides | Rev. 1.2 | 10/03 |
| Documents | Gear and Wheels (Section L) & CONTROLS (Section C) | Revision | Last Update |
| Gear – 1 | Landing Gear / Wheels 7-L-2 | Rev. 3 | 9/15/16 |
| Nosewheel Bungee Installation Tool allows you to install or replace nose gear bungee easily in minutes. | |||
| Controls – 2 | Controls Assembly – Torque Tube | Rev. 1.0 | 3/27/03 |
| Controls – 3 | Controls Assembly – Flaperon | Rev. 1.0 | 3/27/03 |
| Controls – 4 | Controls Assembly – Rudder Cables | Rev. 1.1 | 5/24/11 |
| Deflections | Control Deflections | 2/2003 | 2/2003 |
| Documents | Final Assembly | Revision | Last Update |
| install-rud | Final Assembly – Rudder to Fuselage | 1.2 | 4/03 |
| doors- fibr | Bubble Doors – Fiberglass Frame | 1.0 | 10/07 |
| doors | Final Assembly – Cabin Doors (standard) | 2.0 | 8/02 |
| bubble-doors-list | Bubble Doors Parts List | 1.0 | 10/3/2003 |
| bubble-doors1 | Bubble Doors Option – 1 of 2 | 1.0 | 10/03 |
| bubble-doors2 | Bubble Doors Option – 2 of 2 | 1.0 | 10/03 |
| install-windsh | Final Assembly – Windshield | 1.0 | 1/30/03 |
| Documents | Rotax 912S Engine Installation | Revision | Last Update |
| r912s-ring-1a | Engine Mount/ Oil Reservoir/ Throttle | Rev. 1.0 | 01/07 |
| r912s-ring-1b | Throttle Bellcrank/ Cable Stop | Rev. 1.0 | 01/07 |
| r912s-ring-1c | Throttle Rods and Choke Cable | Rev. 1.0 | 01/07 |
| r912s-ring-2 | Rear Ring Mount | Rev. 1.1 | 5/22/07 |
| r912s-ring-3 | Water Pump/ Ring Mount/ Radiator | Rev. 1.0 | 01/07 |
| r912s-ring-4 | Engine Installation/Oil Cooler and Oil Lines | Rev. 2.0 | 9/17/12 |
| r912s-ring-5 | Radiator Hose/ Prop and Spinner Installation | Rev. 1.0 | 01/07 |
| r912s-ring-6 | Cowl | Rev. 1.0 | 01/07 |
| r912s-ring-7 | Muffler | Rev. 1.0 | 01/07 |
| Documents | Rotax 912S Firewall Forward Install | Revision | Last Update |
| Rotax 912 Installation Tips & Techniques instructional DVD from HomeBuiltHELP.com | |||
| r912s-1 | Engine Mount – Old Style Bed-Mount | Rev. 1.1 | 5/03 |
| r912s-2 | Radiator / Oil Cooler – Old Style Bed-Mount | Rev. 1.1 | 5/03 |
| r912s-3 | Radiator Hose – Old Style Bed-Mount | Rev. 1.0 | 5/03 |
| r912s-4 | Oil Reservoir / Oil Lines – Old Style Bed-Mount | Rev. 1.0 | 5/03 |
| r912s-5 | Throttle Bellcrank – Old Style Bed-Mount | Rev. 1.0 | 5/03 |
| r912s-6 | Throttle Rods and Choke Cables – Old Style Bed-Mount | Rev. 1.0 | 1/28/03 |
| r912s-7 | Air Filter and Muffler – Old Style Bed-Mount | Rev. 1.0 | 5/03 |
| r912s-8 | Cowling – Old Style Bed-Mount | Rev. 1.0 | 6/02 |
| r912s-9 | Final Installation / Battery – Old Style Bed-Mount | Rev. 1.0 | 6/03 |
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