Important ZODIAC XL Updates

Check the NewPlane.com website for ongoing airworthiness notices and service letters

Link	Documents	Last Update
Inspection of the Main Gear Spring Attachment Points		5/2018
Fuel System Inspection		1/2018
Horizontal Stabilizer – Inspection Mandatory		1/2017
Corrosion	Wing strut and general corrosion inspection, lubrication and general aircraft maintenance	1/2016
Sensenich Prop Service Bulletin 2014-02-04	Discontinue use of Jabiru composite propeller blades on UL Power Engines	2/4/14
Whirlwind Prop Service LetterSL-GA-J2B-012714	BLADE CLAMP BOLT CRACK: All WhirlWind GA-J2B propellers with hubs in the Serial Number range 1000 to 1107 installed on UL Power engines	1/27/14
Rudder Pedals Safety Alert	Check rudder pedals for the correct material thickness (serial numbers 65-8563 to 65-8950)	9/26/13
Web Link	The FAA has re-evaluated the CH601XL kit with the upgrade package (6-ZU) and determined that it meets the major portion requirements (51% rule). Note: When registering your aircraft with the FAA use the model name as it appears on the FAA listing of aircraft kits (“Zodiac CH 601 XL”) and the drawings. Do not add the “B” to the name when registering it with the FAA as this will not match the FAA information on file.	1/20/11
November 7, 2009	FAA Issues Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin: Zodiac CH 601 XL and CH 650
Document	Rotax 912 Bed Mount Steel Bracket E1-1X: Check for cracks	6/2010
Document	Andair Fuel Selector Service Alert	6/2010
Web Link	Request your model decals to display on upgraded Zodiac CH 601 XL and CH 650.
More Info		6/2010
checklist	Updated Zodiac series Checklist: a 55-page checklist to help you thoroughly preflight your aircraft	February 2010 Rev 2
View Video Clip		2/2010
Video Clip	Aero-TV video clip: Zenair’s Mathieu Heintz discusses the Zodiac CH601XL upgrade package… (from the Sebring LSA show in 1/2010).	5/2010
6-ZU	Zodiac CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package Drawings (revision 1/25/2010)	1/25/2010
6-ZU-1B	Supplemental drawing for earlier Zodiac XL models with 4 noseribs inboard of the fuel tank	2/12/2010
6-ZU-1	Photo Assembly Guide: CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package: Section 6-ZU-1, Wing Spar & Rear Channel (Rev. 1.1)	2/16/2010
6-ZU-2	Photo Assembly Guide: CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package: Section 6-ZU-2, Center Spar Section	12/17/2009
6-ZU-3a	Photo Assembly Guide: CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package: Section 6-ZU-3a, Bellcrank Channel & Doublers	12/17/2009
6-ZU-3b	Photo Assembly Guide: CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package: Section 6-ZU-3b, Bellcrank Channel & Doublers (fuselage)	12/18/2009
6-ZU-4	Photo Assembly Guide: CH 601 XL / CH650 Upgrade Package: Section 6-ZU-4, Aileron, Control Stops, Servo L Angles	1/26/2010
doc369	Zodiac CH 650 Structural Test to ASTM-SLSA
ch-letter-7-09	Letter from Chris Heintz: Recommendations for inspections and operating limitations	7/2009
newsletter172	Chris Heintz update excerpted from the Zenair Newsletter, Issue #172 (May-June 2009 issue)	6/2009
ZE-2008-01	Zenair Europe issues a safety alert / service bulletin to Zodiac pilots and owners in response to the preliminary findings of an investigation into the fatal accident involving a Czech Aircraft Works Zodiac CH 601XL in the Netherlands. Note that this bulletin does not provide new information regarding the aircraft; it requests verification of what should already be in place, namely, proper tension of the control cables.
Photo guide	How to check the control cable tension of your Zodiac	10/28/2008
newsletter	Excerpts from the Zenair Newsletter, Issue #165 | 601 Paper By William Wynne	6/1/2008
xl-parts-cat	Zodiac XL Illustrated Parts Catalog.
CH650 Parts Catalog	4/2007
GSC-prop-TBO	GSC Systems Propeller TBO and Operating Instructions (3-blade, ground-adjustable wood prop).	7/1/2005
601XL nose wheel fork	ZODIAC XL Nosewheel Fork Doubler	12/17/2004
601-hinge-pin	ZODIAC CH 601 series elevator hinge pin advisory	5/2003

Other Information

Link	Documents	Last Update
CH650 Canopy Latch	Canopy Latch Drawings / Photos	8/14/2008
Service Manual	Zodiac XL – S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200) Service (Maintenance) Manual – Sample manual from AMD. Check the AMD website for the latest updated version of these manuals	11/2009
SLSA POH	Zodiac XL – S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200) Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) – Sample manual from AMD. Check the AMD website for the latest updated version of these manuals	11/2009
newplane.com	Additional resources for owners and operators of the Zodiac S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200).
Flight-test	Zodiac XL – S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200) Flight Test Worksheet, 7 pages – Sample manual from AMD. Check the AMD website for the latest updated version of these manuals	8/2008
ground-test	Zodiac XL – S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200) Ground Test Checklist, 5 pages – Sample manual from AMD. Check the AMD website for the latest updated version of these manuals	8/2008
Pre-delivery	Zodiac XL – S-LSA (factory-built with Continental O-200) Pre-Delivery Checklist, 4 pages – Sample manual from AMD. Check the AMD website for the latest updated version of these manuals	8/2008
VCI-373	Cortec 373, Corrosion Protection brochure – Material Safety Data Sheet	10/2003
pneu-riveter	Using the pneumatic rivet puller	12/18/01
w&b	Weight & Balance Worksheet	1/11
601xl-poh	Sample Pilot Operating Handbook for the ZODIAC XL (older manual from Europe)	10/03
Weblink	Nosewheel Bungee Installation Tool. This tool allows you to install or replace nose gear bungee easily in minutes.
Weblink	LP Aero Plastics online documentation on handling, drilling, trimming and cleaning acrylic canopy.
	Ballistic chute installation for the Zodiac – from BRS Inc.

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