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ZODIAC CH 601 Series
COMPLETE KIT

EQUIPMENT & FEATURES LIST:

  • PROFESSIONAL, PROVEN DESIGN
  • ALL-METAL AIRFRAME
  • FULL LENGTH AILERONS
  • CONVENTIONAL 3-AXIS CONTROLS
  • STEERABLE NOSEWHEEL (OR TAILWHEEL)
  • ELECTRIC TRIM TAB (ELEVATOR)
  • RUGGED MAIN GEAR
  • SHOCK ABSORBING ‘BUNGEE’ NOSE & MAIN GEAR
  • LARGE 16-INCH WHEELS, WITH TUBE & TIRE
  • HYDRAULIC DISK BRAKES (incl. in kit)
  • REMOVABLE WINGS
  • WING BAGGAGE LOCKERS
  • CABIN ACCESS ‘STEP’
  • AERODYNAMIC WHEEL FAIRINGS (Optional)
  • TAIL-DRAGGER GEAR (No Cost Option)
  • ALL-FLYING RUDDER FOR SUPERIOR CROSS-WIND HANDLING
  • TIE-DOWN RINGS
  • STROBE / NAV / LANDING LIGHTS (Optional)
  • ADAPTABILITY TO MANY ENGINE TYPES
  • PROVISION FOR ZENAIR FLOATS OR SKIS
  • DETAILED BLUEPRINTS & CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
  • LOW BUILD TIME (400 HOURS)
  • SIMPLE BUILDING TECHNIQUE (NO SPECIAL SKILLS OR TOOLS)
  • QUALITY PARTS & COMPONENTS
  • YOUR CHOICE: COMPLETE KIT, PARTIAL KIT OR PLANS-ONLY
  • DETAILED DRAWINGS (NOT JUST INSTRUCTIONS)
  • LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
  • DURABLE ALL-METAL CONSTRUCTION
  • SUITABLE FOR DIFFERENT ENGINE TYPES
  • NO MESSY & HAZARDOUS DOPING OR COMPOSITE WORK

CABIN AREA

  • ROOMY SIDE-BY-SIDE SEATING
  • 44-INCH WIDE CABIN
  • LARGE INSTRUMENT PANEL
  • EXTENDED BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT (REAR OF SEATS)
  • WING BAGGAGE / AUX. FUEL COMPARTMENTS
  • LARGE ‘BUBBLE’ CLAMSHELL CANOPY (TINTED)
  • EASY ACCESS TO CABIN ON EITHER SIDE
  • DUAL THROTTLE CONTROLS (LEFT & RIGHT)
  • CONVENIENT ZENAIR ‘Y’ CENTER CONTROL COLUMN
  • DUAL RUDDER PEDALS (RUDDER & NOSE WHEEL)
  • ELECTRIC TRIM CONTROL
  • HYDRAULIC TOE BRAKES (LEFT SIDE)
  • CABIN HEAT (WITH ROTAX ENGINES)
  • SEAT BELTS WITH SHOULDER HARNESSES
  • BASIC INSTRUMENTS PACKAGE (for Rotax 912 - Optional)
  • CABIN UPHOLSTERY & SEAT CUSHIONS (Optional)
  • CLEAR CANOPY (TINTED IS STANDARD) (Optional)
  • WELDED ALUMINUM FUEL TANK (16 US GALLONS)

POWERPLANT & ACCESSORIES: The standard Rotax 912 powerplant package is supplied as a complete ‘firewall forward’ package, ready to bolt on, and includes all the engine accessories (except the battery).

  • ROTAX 912: 80 HP, FOUR CYCLE, FOUR CYLINDER
  • ELECTRIC STARTER
  • GEAR REDUCTION UNIT
  • DUAL CARBURETORS, AIR FILTER
  • LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM (RADIATOR ASSEMBLY)
  • THREE-BLADE GROUND ADJUSTABLE PROPELLER
  • PROPELLER HUB & SPINNER
  • EASY-TO-REMOVE FIBERGLASS ENGINE COWLS
  • WELDED ENGINE MOUNT
  • Optional LONG-RANGE WING TANKS (2 X 7.5 US GALLONS)
  • FUEL PUMP
  • QUICK FUEL DRAIN VALVE (GASCOLATOR)
  • COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • CABIN HEAT
  • ROTAX ENGINE MANUALS

INSTRUMENTS PACKAGE: The basic instruments package for the Rotax powerplant is ready to install, and includes senders and accessories. The flight instruments are full-size (three-inch diameter) for easy recognition. The large panel can easily accommodate custom instruments and avionics.

  • AIRSPEED INDICATOR (MPH)
  • ALTIMETER (FPM)
  • BALL ‘SLIP’ INDICATOR
  • MAGNETIC COMPASS
  • ENGINE TACHOMETER (RPM)
  • HOUR METER
  • OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE
  • OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
  • COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
  • VISUAL FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR
  • MASTER POWER SWITCH
  • IGNITION KEY & SWITCH
  • CIRCUIT BREAKERS
  • CHOKE (PULL-TYPE)
  • ELECTRIC TRIM TAB SWITCH
  • STARTER BUTTON

Equipment, specifications, and availability is subject to change without notice.

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