601XL PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION - February, 2010
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1. Fuel primer area Fuel primer is optional 84 Check fuel primer line coming out at fuel manifold a 85 Check that there is a big loop in the fuel primer line near engine in order to absorb vibrations a E De eee eee 86 Check that fuel primer line is well connected at engine and not rubbing on anything hard or sharp a Mee a S ee 87 Check that fuel primer line has clearance at baffles a Electrical area Left Right 88 Inspect voltage regulator connections and tightness of wires ties and not contacting any sharp edges ee ee 89 Inspect alternator connections and tightness of wires ties and not contacting any sharp edges a a PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 9 Of 55 90 Inspect noise suppressor at alternator connections and tightness of wires ties and not contacting any sharp Pf edges 91 Inspect starter connections and tightness of wires ties and not contacting any sharp edges 92 Inspect starter mounting bolts and safety to engine a ae 93 Inspect starter wires at firewall connections and tightness of wires ties and not contacting any sharp edges i ae 94 Inspect starter solenoid on firewall 95 Inspect starter solenoid unit connections and tightness of wires ties and not contacting any sharp edges lL 6hf 96 Inspect ignition system insulated wire and that insulator is grounded Inspect connections and tightness of wires ties and not contacting any sharp2. L R They must be filed smooth Gear must be tight at bolts so that gear does not shitt O O PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 22 Of 55 ae Left Right Rubber pad on 4 botton and top gee of gear es a E Narrower type gear spring Gear attachment area at fuselage 162 Inspect top and bottom rubber pads They must be centered on the gear supports and must be squeezed tight Inspect left and right sides of gear Note Torque value on the four bolts tighten snug Do not bend bracket extrusion when tightening Make sure that the rubber padding bottom and top are in place before tightening and that the aircraft is sitting on the gear S 163 Inspect left and right rear bottom extrusions and SL nuts 164 Make sure that gear is centered on the fuselage OD ea i Oo llia Axle n he Cy Pi f fy re d if H i a i ji A NN j j Yi Parker Hannifin as req d Brake Assembl ee ae Y Tirez L Wheel See Fig 1 Typical wheel assembly 165 Inspect gear axel bolts and nuts 166 Inspect the left and right axel nut and cotter pin PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 23 Of 55 167 Inspect the left and right brake calipers Brake assembly must be loose to wheel hub around brake disc See manufactures recommendations for bolt torque ee 168 Inspect the left and right brake fitting at caliper o d S 169 Inspect brake
3. Page 33 Of 55 months the ATC transponder has been tested and inspected and found to comply You need to consult with your local airworthiness requirements on this T _ Typical installation of instrumentation 219 Inspect ELECTRICAL system behind instrument panel Check that all electric wires are not contacting any sharp edges Check safety ties 220 Inspect rear of avionics and make sure that they are properly attached to instrument panel ea hes E E 221 Inspect avionic wires Check that they are tied and not close to controls or contacting any sharp edges pf PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 34 Of 55 222 Inspect headphone jack plugs pf 223 Inspect tachometer cable behind instrument panel Check tightness of cable nut at instrument pf i Oe ee ee Left Right i i y A i E 4 5 Tr m j i l 5 Ym ce eur ts 3 i i i 1 i i i T h i i IA or ma i i l iT oe ioe AE a JE ginn z NF I j H Aluminum brackets are installed from the avionics box to the firewall 224 When installing avionics that extend close to the firewall it is recommended that aluminum brackets be made and installed from the avionics box to the firewall This will minimize vibrations and damage to instrument panel O 225 Inspect throttle and mixture cables behind instrument panel Check that they are tight at panel ae a 226 Inspect cabin heat and ca
4. looking PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 50 Of 55 299 300 sRemove access panel for inspection of spar bolts N TA Left Right Solid rivet line Cabin seat area O forward 0 040 angle at o pe arm rest i fe j eT N je f it i 3i i Be Old Ta caps with _ at wing root from bottom of aircraft 6 ZU 3 4 Rivet line from top of spar to Tuselage bottom 6 ZU 3 4 Wing root doubler 6 ZU 1 2 PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 51 Of 55 Left Right Rear spar attach plate 301 itn Rear spar area at wing root 302 Inspect the rear spar to fuselage attachment bolt ded the bolt is at the proper torque value Confirm minimum one washer under nut and threads are past nut Rear a a area under aircraft PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 52 Of 55 Left Right i 4 stick stop for C eee oe ailerons ee ec We A Poe tee eee ee N Inside rear fuselage behind seats 303 mneek eaniicl stick aileron stop in rear eaae Move the control stick left and right Confirm that aileron does touch stop at full deflections Also confirm that stop at each aileron is touching at the same time as stop in fuselage P f AO Cut out for gt 2 A F control cable in p ME aileron stop
5. 304 iiy A e a Inside rear fuselage behind seats 305 In addition to a normal pre flight inspection the following must be checked The AMD POH includes a detailed everyday pre flight inspection list Download at http www newplane com amd downloads MASTER AMD POH 601 650 Nov 09 at 1320ibs pdf PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 53 Of 55 306 Check all control cable tensions by hand If in doubt about the cables being properly tensioned check them with a calibrated cable tension gauge If necessary adjust the cable tension to the proper values If unsure get a licensed mechanic to check or adjust the cables WARNING Do not fly with control cables that are too loose or too tight 307 Check for free play in the aileron control system When holding the control stick stationary beyond minor flexing there should be no free play in the system when gently pushing up or down on the aileron trailing edges Note that if the ailerons are not locked when the aircraft is parked outside wind can damage the system WARNING Do not fly with loose sloppy or damaged controls 308 Check the flaps for positive firm contact with the flap stops when in the up retracted position Check for movement by gently pushing up and down on the flap trailing edges WARNING The flap system can get damaged if the flaps are stepped on Do not fly with loose or damaged flaps 309 When placing luggage items in the
6. condition of engine baffles ea aan Teen Se 71 Check the baffle tape and staples Also make sure that baffle tape is riveted to front of bottom cowling area for carb air intake re er er es E 72 Inspect baffles left and right to cowling clearance at front Look for wear marks on baffles from cowling Eo i De ee 73 Inspect baffle black silicone sealer all around baffles at rear or engine a ae 74 Inspect baffle spring holding bottom cylinder baffles a a o d i 75 Inspect baffle screws to engine Make sure they are tight and have safety washers a ae o d S 76 Inspect air scoop at front baffle a PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 8 Of 55 Ee eee eee 71 When installing top and bottom cowlings they must be easy to install and bolts must be easy to install Everything must fit nicely 78 Inspect baffle clearance at front of cowling left and right Pf Cabin heat air intake area 79 Inspect SCAT hose and clamps at baffle to muffler shroud everything must be tight a 80 Inspect SCAT hose and clamps from muffler shroud to air box at firewall i a DO ee ee ee 81 Open and close air box at firewall from inside cabin Make sure that in the closed position the box flap closes Pp completely EEE eee eee 82 Check air box bolt movement and clearance cable connection and that the cable end is bent ee 83 Check that cabin heat cable at instrument panel is out 1 8 when closed
7. line at wheel and up to fuselage Confirm that the lines are not contacting any sharp edges a ae ee es 170 Inspect brake line entering fuselage Check grommet and that brake line is not tight or contacting any sharp m edges a R 171 Inspect the left and right tire pressure and condition of tire and area a Rear Reartusalage nela inside a C k T Flap system f 7 ae cable fairleads EEN Inside rear fuselage behind seat 172 Check that control cables are only touching fairleads and that the fairleads are not worn by cables Check left and right sides including elevator and rudder cable fairleads and properly lubricate the fairleads PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 24 Of 55 173 Inspect aileron cables for obstructions The aileron cables should ONLY make contact with fairleads If wires fuel line pitot tubes ect could possibly make contact with the aileron cables secure the obstruction or reroute the obstruction clear of the aileron cables 174 Move flap UP and DOWN Check clearance at rear spar 175 Inspect flap torque tube at fuselage sides Check clearances around the flap torque tube OoOo o ae A S 176 Inspect flap bolts on torque tubes and flap control arm OOo o o d y yo 177 Inspect flap motor area and welded bracket riveted to seat channel Check rivets bolts and nuts a ae 178 Inspect electrical wire at flap motor Check connection plug an
8. 2 Of 55 5 Inspect spinner and backing plate Thread locking compound needs to be used on spinner screws pf Cowling area with cowling on 6 Inspect general condition of cowling and baffle clearance Engine and accessories should not touch the cowling sf 7 Inspect muffler down tube clearance at bottom of cowling a a 8 Inspect nose gear leg clearance at bottom of cowling a o 9 Inspect cowling at fuselage all around the firewall The cowling should fit tightly to the fuselage 10 Inspect cowling fasteners and make sure they are easy to install a ae 11 Inspect oil door Dzus fasteners and nylon retaining washers door must be tight to cowling ee ee 12 Inspect baffle clearance look through oil door opening 14 With propeller installed check propeller spinner clearance Must have minimum clearance of 1 4 between front of cowling and propeller 15 Make sure that oil dip stick is not contacting the oil door on cowling a 16 Physically move cowling at front it must be tight a ae A 17 Inspect oil level Oo ae Run engine then remove cowling at this time 19 After running engine remove cowling make sure that screws are easy to remove Cowling must be re installed and inspected if any changes need to be made to the cowling PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 3 Of 55 20 Inspect cowling anchor nuts a a 21 Inspect cowling for indications o
9. EEL ROO L 230 2 REDD JAW NUT ANSIG 5R QTY 4 i STA 20H BOLT amp URENUI ny WITH 2 WASHERS n18 INSPECTION HOLE THROU ous col pcm GOTH SIDES ROO THAOUGH BUSHING SHOULD BE We aLeE pwi0 3 W NYLON SELFLOCAING AUT AMIGE 7252 134 Inspect aileron bellcrank rod rod jam nuts and cotter pins Inspect cable ends at bellcrank HW O 3 BEARING SURFACE IS BETWEEN BOSHING g SPACER 0 0120 312mm we CLEARANCE AT EACH END WTH BUSHING DOTA 1 8 i 2 AVETS COUNTERSUAK ANd B4AD5 12 Drawing shows part of the aileron bellcrank inside the wing 135 Bellcrank is held in place with a bolt which goes through a bushing Make sure that bolt is tight on bushing Also make sure that bushing is not rusted and that it is lubricated PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 16 Of 55 f Left Right Aileron Stop zak Jam nut r L a E Rod end witness hole Must have clearance to bottom y of wing when ailerons are down 136 When inspecting the jam nuts physically confirm tightness of jam nut with a wrench 137 Make sure that aileron rod end witness holes are in tolerance Physically test each rod end witness hole with a wire Check rod clearance at rear spar hole Move aileron up and down as you enspect ka View of aileron from bottom of wing area 138 Inspect the aileron rod for binding at the rod ends The aileron rod should easily rotate by h
10. EL SELECTOR LEFT RIGHT GFF NON VENTED FULER CAP Serres mee ii pnn JIN E RIGHI TANK Fe i _ i BK1 1 l SS F a k D LEFT TANK n K Peo siie RIGHT TANK a DRAIN VALVE GASCULATOR EAE iri DRAIN Fuel system Inspect gascolator Check that silicone is used to seal around gascolator and bottom skin 245 Inspect fuel line going to gascolator in front of seats a ae 246 Inspect fuel line from gascolator to firewall Make sure that it does not contact control cables rudder pedals or any sharp edges 247 Inspect fuel fitting at firewall Check for fuel leaks 248 Note that in order to not have water accumulate in the fuel lines there cannot be any low points in the fuel lines The lowest points are at the drains a a ee a E 249 Inspect fuel line safety clamps and safety wire Check that clamps and fuel lines are tight on barbed a a a fittings 200 Inspect grommets going through main wing spar PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 39 Of 55 Cabin seats seatbelts baggage area 251 Inspect LEFT and RIGHT seat back and bottom condition Check seat bottom Velcro at front spar Right C S 252 Inspect seatbelt attachment between seats o T ee eee eee 253 Inspect seatbelt attachment on side at fuselage Check bolt and nut a ae a re er E ed dd 255 Inspect fitting of seatbelt when sitting in seat Sit in seat and put the seatbelts on and remove a ae eee hed 256 Inspe
11. GH BOI Pd AB 75 275 7 1 8 D iE LTS aN3 15A _ f W LOCKNUT 6817 4 6B 3 ww Control stick installation 267 Inspect elevator control cable connections at stick Upholstery around the stick may have to be removed in order to properly inspect 268 Inspect rudder cables going between the seats as you are inspecting the elevator cables Cables must not rub on things other than fairleads PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 41 Of 55 Left Right J AILERON GAGLE TENSON J0pounds ESpounds 3 es AN ALER N BALANCE CARE 6B 7 4 FRWD aia Trid GALAN SIRE BALANCE HILERO FAIRLEAD he RIGHT AILERON CABLE f 8 7x18 GALVANIZED Aileron control cables with fairleads 269 Confirm aileron cable tension 2 0 Inspect rudder and elevator control cables and fairleads at main wing spar area 271 Inspect control cables for proper clearance between seats a ae 272 Inspect elevator control cable ends between seats Inspect cotter pins turn buckle safety and threads a i 273 Inspect aileron control cable clearance around rudder and elevator cables behind seat a 2 74 Inspect aileron cable connection at aileron torque tube behind seat Check cotter pins turn buckle safety and threads 275 Inspect aileron control turnbuckles for safety pins wire and for turn buckle thread behind seat pf PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 42 Of 55
12. IAL d t 8 gh Flap installation 146 Inspect flap deflection For all deflections see AMD Maintenance Manual page 3 10 a EOR PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 19 Of 55 ANKS KESI ON CORK STRIPS DIRECTLY Gy LEADING EDGE STM HOSE CLAMPS a UNE Typical installation of fuel line to gas tank 147 Check for fuel leaks and safety on fuel line hose clamp at fuel tank outlet Confirm proper installation of fuel tank finger screen and that hose clamps are safety tied 148 Use aviation type fuel sealer when installing reinstalling fuel fittings 149 Drain some fuel from wing fuel tank using sump drain Check sump drains for leaks and debris T LLL 150 Check fuel tank filler cap for security and condition Ce With a sealed fuel cap it is recommended to drill an 18 hole that the rear of the fuel venting tube just outside of the wing skin to prevent possible siphoning Fuel tank breather tube 151 Inspect gas tank fuel breather Breather must be cut at 45 Deg at front of tube If your gas tank does not have PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 20 Of 55 a fuel breather line make sure that your fuel cap is properly vented Left Right FUEL i P q RUBBER GASKET T S l FUEL TANK CEOS 226 451 Ep MOUNTING RING Te SEES FUEL SENDER ARM Ce PARALLEL TO SPAR LP Typical installation of fuel sender 152 Inspect
13. Left Right CANOPY gt A 7E 7 a go cS latch i l ae hat re 650 canopy latching system inspect and operate 276 Latches from inside the aircraft It is important that you can properly close the latches when seated Once the canopy is closed push up and sideways on the canopy to see if it is truly closed Also do this from outside the aircraft 278 Inspect canopy seals Pf a 279 Inspect general condition of canopy Pf a 280 Inspect side of canopy at front hinges and bolts PP a i 281 Inspect side of canopy installation flashings and air vents a ae a ee 282 Inspect gas strut area Check top and bottom fittings and cotter pins pf PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 43 Of 55 o vi Left Right 284 Details of the older type 601 XL canopy latching system Must have positive double locking a a PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 44 Of 55 Instrument panel ne a eR ae Remember that all aircraft limitations should be included in your flight manual POH a SIT SnT SFG WING ES SIG EE NG SIOKING NO SPINS NO AEROBATICS instrument markings and warning notices such as NO SMOKING NO SPINS NO AEROBATICS T a e N e Ee e A e E S e e E all electrical breakers and markings Make sure that breaker sizes are as per electrical drawings and O E recommendations EEEa neee OF COMPLETED UPGRADE KIT 288 confirm that th
14. OT IS FANG HINGE PIN ELEVATOR DEFLECTONS WEQUAAL TRAILING EDGE OF ELEVATOR iS IN LINE WIH STABILIZER CENTERLINE DEFLECTION UP MIN 30 MAX 32 DOWN MIN 12 WAX iS TOTAL TRAVEL FROM UF Td DOWN MIN 42 MAX 477 ia REFEENCE LINE LONGERONS B11 T 199 Check elevator UP and DOWN deflections PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 29 Of 55 Elevator down stop One on sach side of the 5 tS A oa Eo Rear Stabilizer bracket E y Elevator deflection stops Above shows under side of tail area at fuselage 200 Inspect elevator deflection stops Note when checking deflections someone in the pilot seat must move the controls and the inspector must check at the tail for full movement This applies to the ailerons rudder and elevator 201 Check cable tension of elevator control cables from inside of fuselage PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 30 Of 55 tts SADDLE 6821 5 Left Right LOWER STOP N6B t 1 8 Oly 2 SADDLE 6821 5 f E D UPPER STOPS 4 RIVETS AS te a D lengih 10 a UPPER STOP RIVETED ANGLE ALONG AFT i ELEVATOR STOPS EDGE OF SADDLE S UP ELEVATOR CONTROL STOP 202 Check that in full UP and DOWN position the elevator horn does not contact anything ee S 203 Inspect fiberglass saddle and clearance with rudder Must be checked when elevator and rudder are at full d
15. PRE ee CHECKIST Zodiac ee 601 series amp 650 February 2010 Rev 2 INTRODUCTION Use this inspection check list before flying your aircraft for the first time wnen performing a major inspection annual or when reassembling the aircraft after performing major alterations or repairs or in the event that you ourchased the aircraft after a hard landing after exceeding the airframe design limitations etc This checklist is a useful guide to help you thoroughly inspect your aircraft However it may not accurately reflect your aircraft as it was originally built or equipped especially as it relates to installed engine engine accessories options installed avionics and other systems USE THE ZODIAC CH 601 XL or 650 COMPLETE SET OF BLUEPRINTS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND INSPECT YOUR AIRCRAFT USE THE ENGINE MANUALS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND INSPECT YOUR AIRCRAFT USE THE PROPELLER MANUALS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND INSPECT YOUR AIRCRAFT Supporting documents information needed for the pre flight inspection Zodiac kit assembly instructions Zenith Aircraft Co Zodiac ground test procedure AMD Production flight test procedure AMD Service Manual AMD Flight Manual AMD Parts catalogue Zenith Aircraft Co AC43 13 1b and AC43 13 2a FAA Design and Construction Manual Zenith Aircraft Co Contact your local EAA Chapter for support and for a Technical Advisor Contact your local A amp P Mechanic AMD Safety Alert POH etc http Awww newplane com am
16. TON hinges whe ae A Make sure that brake pedal does not touch firewall area at full rudder deflection with brakes on Typical rudder pedal installation 236 Check firewall clearance of brake pedals with full rudder deflection with brakes applied 237 Inspect Rudder cable ends and cotter pins 239 Check holes in firewall where steering rods go through to nose gear leg Holes need to be fire sealed m E 238 Inspect brake lines safety and grommets in floor L 3 gt m PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 37 Of 55 oo Left Right hie Pa k z 5 a m E oe pna j SA Pa Sp on f i pA tt pa 3 eh J ON CENTES LKE i w as 7 poa LA We j 2 ADEL CLAMPS I J FULE HOSE FOR BRE UNE aeoo j T 1 FOR ENGE ewe y Ea Shy 7 f ie at 240 With upholstery side panels REMOVED inspect wire conduits and ties on fuselage sides LEFT and RIGHT Fe 241 Inspect fuel line between wing and fuselage Check position of grommets Fuel line must not contact any Pf sharp edges 242 Inspect fuel lines at fuel selector valve Check that clamps and fuel lines are tight on barbed fittings a PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 38 Of 55 243 Inspect fuel selector valve Check operation and installation screws a FORWARD Left Right Bh aE GASCOLATOR LEFT RIGHT WING TANK iia WING TANK e 3 WAY FU
17. and Lubricate rod ends if not a easily PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 17 Of 55 139 Inspect safety wire on both ends of aileron piano hinge pf Flaps Left Right M g SAFETY OA BOTH ENCE OF i SQUEEZE END OF HINGE R TU REN PE GR USE PIN LIRR THAN HGE AND AERD OVER Typical safety tie end of piano hinge 140 All piano hinges need to be safety tied at each end Inspect safety wire on both ends of flap piano hinge 141 Check lubrication on the aileron and flap hinges 142 LOWER flap and inspect the steel flap pin going into flap and clearance at fuselage With flaps down physically move the flap up and down by hand lightly There should be minimal movement Top of wing at O B flap area 144 Inspect flap UP position Flap must have positive contact with flap stop There must not be play in the flap control system with flaps up PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 18 Of 55 145 Left and right flap are connected with a torque tube Both flaps must be evenly lined up with the top of the wings at the same time FLAP DEFLECTION DOWN 20 te 23 LENEAR ACHAT On QE fate 7 Ft ROOFS HAS GELT AW CARY SWITCHES FLAP MEUTRAL GAP BETWEEN AFT COGE GF TOF SARIN AYO FROWT LOGE OF FLAP INGTALZED UNDERNEATH TOP FLANGE UF REAS CHANNEL GR 0 THAGUGH LAST y NETS O B OF eae H ee h FLAP GAP STOP PLASTIC BEARING MATER
18. aries on bolt diameter etc PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 14 Of 55 Oo ooo a o O e 127 Inspect wing tip light and area a ae 128 Inspect the external surfaces of the ailerons and flaps for clearance to wing and each other missing rivets and PP general condition 126 Inspect upper and lower wing skins and leading edges for missing rivets loose fasteners damage etc 129 Inspect the ailerons at inboard area from bottom and check for smooth movement When flight controls are not locked when parked on the ground severe wind can do a significant amount of damage to the ailerons stops etc See AMD Notification letter of January 2009 130 Inspect Pitot tube and area Confirm that ASI and ALT work a ae eS 131 Inspect landing taxi and strobe lights Confirm that they work and are properly positioned a ae ee ee 132 Inspect wing locker optional area Check the piano hinges are safety tied opening and closing the door is easy and check the screws is F 3 57 p k Ma Wing root seal FUEL DARNA Typical root seal is glued to wing and fuselage from rear spar wrapping around leading edge 133 Inspect wing root black rubber seal Check that it is glued to the wing PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 15 Of 55 ROO END ON ROD END ON BOTTOM SIDE OUTBOARD OF BELLOFANK SIDE DF HORN ANS 104 BOLT W LOCKNUT arv 2 CWS OT 4 CSE 24 S5 ST
19. ct cabin lights baggage area Check for operation a ee ee eee 257 Inspect antenna installation and cables i i C A 258 Inspect ELT and that battery life time placard is installed with expiration date o a Inspect electrical wiring for condition security routing on RIGHT side of fuselage in the cabin area 254 Inspect seatbelt attachment in baggage area Check bolts and nuts Inspect electrical wiring for condition security routing on LEFT side of fuselage in the cabin area T 261 Check the fire extinguisher and first aid kit a ae eee eee eee 262 Inspect electric wires between wing and fuselage Check grommets and wires should not contact any sharp pp edges 263 Inspect straightness of stick s with the ailerons in the neutral position Stick must not get too close to instrument panel when stick is in full forward position eee ee eee 264 Inspect stick s and PPT Check that stick s handle grips do not move a i Eee eee 265 Inspect stick s for free movement sideways and front rear Upholstery or arm rest must not limit stick movement Make sure that moving the control stick to all control limits nothing is touching the control cables or stick PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 40 Of 55 266 Check flight control torque tube bearings and lubrication a ae 2 BOLTS PER SIDE E ANS 4A P N 30884417 Pi STAINLESS STEEL AN3 16A W LOCKNUT oa 6 3 SHIM QTY 1 THROU
20. d CH2000 Service html FAA SAIB and other supporting documents http zenithair com news ntsb astm 4 09a html When disassembling reassembling or assembling the aircraft see Appendix 1 of the AMD POH As you inspect your aircraft and find discrepancies write them down in the space provided under the inspection so that you can go back and make appropriate changes For amateur built aircraft some of this information may not be applicable based on your installed equipment options and or configuration PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 1 Of 55 FIREWALL FORWARD Propeller area Remove spinner ae ae Typical propeller and spinner installation 1 For a wood propeller see AMD Maintenance Manual Section XII For ground adjustable amp in flight adjustable propellers etc use the manufacturer s maintenance instructions BOLTHEAOS 2 Inspect propeller bolts and safety wire See AC43 13 1B section 7 Safetying for more info on safety wire Use minimum 0 041 stainless steel safety wire on the prop bolts 3 Confirm that the propeller bolts are torqued to proper specifications Make sure that the propeller bolt threads are not bottoming out on the engine hub too long or that the bolts are not too short Be 4 Inspect blades and hub for damage etc Make sure that the spinner and backing plate do not contact the Pp propeller blades PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page
21. d bracket and that plug has silicone i aa Be SSS 179 Inspect rear spar channel upright and rivets behind seat a a 180 Inspect rudder and elevator control cables in rear fuselage a ae Rear fuselage outside 181 Inspect fuselage bulkheads and stiffeners Make sure that rivets were properly set a a 182 Inspect tail tie down area bolts and nuts a Rudder to fuselage Pf 183 188 Inspect general condition of the rudder rivets ete oo general condition of the rudder rivets etc 184 Inspect rudder tail light fairing condition and quality of fiberglass fairing 784 spect wud ght ang condion and quay of Teergass faring a PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 25 Of 55 Hira Pii Pear Tne CLAMP A T SHAPED uit MADE OF TWO FECES OCR TO TE Do akc TO PRIDE A A SUPERT TO HAD FRE EDGE OF PROGRACTOR CHECK THAT FRONT OF PROTAGTOR Js SOLARE J a CEREA LAA AMOD FS CONT OREO AER AUDIR DEFLECTION TEMPLATE CLAMPS GUS BOWEN ENIRIGAS Oh TRAY ARPA LATELY ood UGE LAGE SE Aer ROO FOR A pets Fata IN FULL Pd NEUTRAL TRANG EDGE IFON UME WOH AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE WARK CENTERLINE OA DNDESSSIE O ESTO AYE FOR REF DELEGA LEFT AND AGH MW 30 Ae 27 TUE FANE PEN LPT TO FT An A WA l Crys uae SMPS So fe 065 bbb 2 REDD Tail rudder area 185 Inspect rudder top and bottom hinge area bolts and bushings 186 Check deflections of rudder th ere Y
22. d to add more than 3 washers 1 under head 2 under nut PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 46 Of 55 291 Extra rivets between existing rivets on main spar where front and rear ing skins overlap From root to rear rib number 4 op amp bottom of wing Left Right Front of wing area 292 0 040 L angle at top of rear spar Full length Aileron balance weight arm and cutout Wing tip area PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 47 Of 55 4 rivets top and mmm bottom for skin protection op and bottom 2 new ribs in _ Seailerons for balance weight Rivets on top and bottom 293 Tip of aileron o b Rivet line parallel to spar Left Right Between all ribs top and bottom i E i Flap tight at flap n c stop a Rivet lines top and bottom 294 Top of wing PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 48 Of 55 Plate over aileron rod hole Aileron stop Ailerons must Under T O at B of aileron 296 a EE side r PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 49 Of 55 aight Left Right uselage above centre Spar area Bottom of fuselage in front of main gear Centre spar uprights left and 2 right front and rear 298 back Inside cabin area front of centre spar
23. e airframe upgrade has been completed For details of the upgrade see htto www zenithair com zodiac xl data 6 ZU DEC9 pdf Make sure the colored arcs on your ASI all properly indicate the correct speed limits CAS See Appendix 1 of the AMD Service Manual Incorrect markings could cause you to unintentionally exceed aircraft limitations Before flying your aircraft know all the flight limitations including VA Mark VA on your airspeed indicator or and http zenithair com news ntsb astm 4 09a html As per drawings 6 ZU 1 6 ZU 2 6 ZU 3 6 ZU 4 amp LAA balanced ailerons For full inspection use the drawings Not all upgrade parts are shown in the following photos To be used for quick check only PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 45 Of 55 R Left Right N NAS6205 bolt m SPAR RIVET LINE R F AN 3 e AIRCRAFT CENTER LINE ss PA Mat ie ie oe co ae Sa repre E Ei 4 yj _ oe 2705 23 OTY lt ie Miso 200 28 G4 OR EQUIVALENT TO os n 2 NAS6205 22 OVI 4 gt on 180 KPSI RS A 3 NAS6205 22 QtT 4 UN 289 Confirm that the above correct bolts are used For bolt torque and technique see FAA43 13 1B Note that for torque values all airframe bolts are standard AN type except for the wing spar bolts which are NAS type as shown above Use 120 to 145 inch Ibs for the wing attachment bolts NAS6205 only 290 Confirm minimum one washer under nut and threads are past nut Not recommende
24. edges Do this for both left and right sides 97 Inspect ignition system wire connections from key switch Nuts at ignition system must be tight 98 Inspect fuel pump connections and tightness of wires ties and not contacting any sharp edges pf I 99 Inspect top and bottom spark plug leads and ties They must not rub on engine mount baffles or top of engine Right a ee 100 Make sure that no wires can are touching any sharp edges Pf 4 Nose gear bungee must not touch sides of aa center firewall S amp stiffener U channel Nose wheel bungee area 101 Bungee must be properly installed and must not touch or rub against stiffener sides or rivets If bungee is damaged replace PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 10 Of 55 102 Inspect bungee pin and safety pp 103 Inspect bungee clearance with rivets in center firewall stiffener on sides Nose Gear Leg Bushing Lower Nose Gear Bushing Low Safety Wire 104 eee cote ane eae neocon Seer NO ee Se _ top and bottom nose gear bearings and safety wire bolts on bottom 105 ec ei ep tbs oNeRS BTS grease at top and bottom bearings on nose gear strut 106 Inspect rudder pedal rod ends and witness holes at nose gear area o ee ean aee e ins eana oo a aee Bottom area of nose wheel bearing area 107 Inspect nose gear self centering at full deflection left and right Nose wheel must snap back to cent
25. eflections up down left right A as j 5 epee zal a 4 GROMMENT QTY 1 Pj XN AN931 4 7 676 3 1 4 ID 7 16 HOLE IN SKIN 616 5 204 Inspect trim motor arm Check the jam nut and cotter pin 205 Move trim up and down to full deflection and check deflection angles pf PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 31 Of 55 206 Inspect trim motor arm in full up and down movement for clearances pf 207 Inspect safety wire at trim tab piano hinge ends a ae E O O d does not interfere with elevator movement Make sure that the cable does not touching any sharp edges and is properly tied Instrument panel area Behind Instrument panel and firewall area ae 209 Remove the top skin over the instrument panel or lower your head underneath the panel so that you can get an excellent view of everything a S y yo 210 Inspect the overall condition of all items and that they are not rubbing on any sharp edges etc a a 211 Inspect rear of firewall engine mount fittings Check for cracks SL nuts etc 208 Inspect the electrical trim wire from elevator and stabilizer to rear fuselage Check rubber grommets and wire E amp T al ofl Check that engine mount fittings are snug at firewall Se Do not stress fittings by over tightening bolts Engine mount fittings at firewall 212 Welded steel fittings must have the same angles as the firewall as to fit pro
26. er by itself PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 11 Of 55 Left Right y oteering rods from rudder pedals to nose strut Engine side of firewall Slots for nose strut steering 108 Shown here are two metal plates with another plate inside that slides up and down with movement of rudder rods Baffle tape can also be used Check the slides do not bind on the covers 109 Inspect clearance at center firewall stiffener for steering rods at full deflection left and right 110 Inspect nose wheel axel bolt and side shimming of wheel 111 Inspect nose wheel gear fork and bolts 112 Inspect tire pressure and condition of tire Firewall area 113 A all rivets THROUGH firewall Make sure that there are no open holes Inspect firewall sealer 114 Inspect holes through firewall are sealed with fire type sealer Sealer also needs to be applied around firewall Ea serseresminenr fh a 115 75 CoA bolt eres Use FAA AG A T3 for Gil Be es CES Tied ARENS GATT NGS Rt bolt torques use FAA AC 43 13 for all bolt torques unless noted otherwise and inspect engine P bolts and safety at firewall 116 Inspect area around engine mount fittings at firewall Fittings must be tight at firewall 117 Inspect general condition of firewall and installed items to firewall a PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 12 Of 55 a a ema A 118 Inspect battery strap and bolts Battery mus
27. f anything rubbing on the cowling such as baffling air intake box hoses ect Inspect oil system area 22 Confirm that proper oil tyoe was used see engine manuals for specific information O e o d o o 23 Inspect oil filter area for leaks E Re ee 24 If oil radiator is installed inspect lines and condition of radiator Inspect for leaks etc 25 Inspect oil radiator mounting brackets for cracks etc COo ae 26 Check safety wire on oil cooler filter oil drain sump etc a Fuel system area 27 Inspect fuel lines for fuel leaks 28 Inspect fuel line ends and fire sleeve ends a a ey ee Ce 29 Inspect fuel lines for any sharp edges They must not make contact with any sharp edges Make sure that ALL ee items cannot touch the muffler system ee tC 30 Inspect optional electric fuel pump bolts to firewall and primer line a O A 31 Inspect engine mechanical fuel pump bolts and safety a ee eee 32 Disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor Check the fuel flow by running the electric fuel pump and pumping fuel from the tanks into an appropriate container Fuel flow should be at least 2 times the required fuel flow at maximum throttle setting Throttle mixture system area 33 Inspect the push pull throttle cable in the cabin It must feel smooth IN to OUT a PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 4 Of 55 34 Throttle cable must be 1 8 out from instrument panel
28. fuel tank sender unit access cover The cover should be tightly secured to the wing 153 Calibrate fuel gauge by filling tank in 1 4 increments Adjust calibration by adjusting the fuel sender arm If sender outlet is leaking remove unit and install a new rubber gasket Aviation fuel type sealer can also be used 154 From outside aircraft inspect gascolator Confirm that gascolator bowl can be removed easily for inspection Check wire safety Make sure that screen is clean and fitted properly PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 21 Of 55 Aileron trim tab onvoe Ek aN ee TRM TAB UP HEAVY LEFT AILERON TRIM TAB DEFLECTIONS Tei TAB DOWN HEA RIGHT NEUTRAL TOP SURFACE IS IN LINE WITH TOP SURFACE OF AILERON UP 25 DEGREES DOWN 25 DEGREES 155 _ eee the aileron trim 156 Inspect trim motor arm 6 ineseat vi moter ann Oheck Jam nt Gnd Galler BRS nut and coiter pin 157 Move trim up down full deflection and check deflection 158 Inspect trim motor arm in full up down movement for clearances 159 Inspect the aileron trim electrical wire from aileron to rear wing spar Check rubber grommets and that wire does not interfere with aileron movement Make sure that the cable is not contacting any sharp edges LLL osc fT 160 Inspect the main landing gear left and right steel bracket on fuselage ea aa Eee 161 Inspect gear cut outs for welded bolts rear front
29. in IN position Cable stop needs to be at the carburetor and not the instrument panel 35 Inspect cable jam nut at fork for the throttle cable at the carburetor a ae Throttle Ann Push Pull Control ils Bushings E Drawing of throttle arm at carburetor on 0 200 engine 36 Throttle cable at carburetor Inspect fork that it moves freely on carburetor Inspect arm and clearance through the full et of travel Check all bolts nuts for tightness etc l EA a e a B E Mixture cable i J t 1 l ke A A d JA gt Carburetor hrottle arm hrottle cables pan o 0 200 engine with dual throttles 37 Throttle cable IN and OUT a A must stop at carburetor stops PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 5 Of 55 38 Mixture cable must be 1 8 out from instrument panel in IN position Cable stop needs to be at the carburetor and not the instrument panel Pf 39 Mixture cable at instrument panel must feel smooth IN to OUT 40 Mixture cable at engine mount must be tied with Adel clamps to engine mount so that it cannot move a 41 Mixture cable at carburetor must be bolted and cable end must be bent a E Inspect carburetor air intake box area 43 Inspect carburetor bolts to carburetor air intake box safety wire or safety washers a a 44 Inspect carburetor bolts safety washers to engine a S 45 Inspect carburetor air intake box fil
30. j Mf f a a i j i er a whe hy Ed ON i i i d z y i gt 1 Le J i TA i i i a a S y a E a gs oe Hees i ea i A ee i Aiai 3 wo rane aa TEED _ pe E a a4 W E i5 Y osy Boy ge E e 187 Inspect rudder deflection stops The rudder horn must contact the stops at full deflection o 188 Check that at full deflection the bottom hinge is not touching fuselage hinge PP PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 26 Of 55 189 Check at full deflection the rudder front fairing is not contacting anything pf Lee Ey Left Right In order to get papaya en er amp SL you may have ena i FR 6G2 7 to file edge of w3 424 sots r _U vo hi oath bearing block BOLTS I ee ee a Tgi e A AN4H 5A E A PER SDE SAFETY TIE ay TOGETHER Nose wheel area 190 Note In order to have smooth rudder controls make sure that the nose wheel strut is not tight when moving the rudder pedals Test by lowering the rear fuselage and with your hands move the nose wheel left and right It should return to the center by itself If not oil all the bearings at nose strut and at rudder pedal area If still tight loosen the bottom bearing block 6G2 1 If still tight loosen all other bearings slightly PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 27 Of 55 ee eee 192 Inspect rudder turnbuckles safety
31. perly If angles are not the same Steel fittings will be stressed PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 32 Of 55 213 Make sure that when cables are routed through the firewall that fire retardant type sealer is used and that no sharp edges are can damage the cables fuel line electrical wires etc 469 44 ALT Sil pe Left Right NTO ENCODER Fe STATIC LINE FROM WING ALTERNATE STATIC SWITCH 20 M 56 2 Typical installation of the altimeter airspe operation which includes a heated pitot spade at wing 214 Pitot static system Check routing and connections of lines Check that lines are clear of any sharp edges Try to minimize low areas in the lines to minimize humidity build up 215 Check that there are no sharp or tight bends in the pitot static lines S 216 Inspect attachment of encoder a 217 Inspect static line from flight instruments to encoder Pf 218 Transponder Encoder and pitot static tests FAR 91 411 No person may operate an airplane or helicopter in controlled airspace under IFR unless Within the preceding 24 calendar months each static pressure system each altimeter instrument and each automatic pressure altitude reporting system has been tested and inspected and found to comply FAR 91 413 No persons may use an ATC transponder unless within the preceding 24 calendar PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010
32. pins and threads Bolt with cotter i pin must be loose as Control fork must o prevent binding move freely at full deflections as to 2 prevent binding i Control cable must be in line with SS fairlead at fuselage and rudder 7 i bellcrank as shown Rudder control cables 191 Inspect rudder control cables and fairleads Inspect cotter pins TAIL AREA Stabilizer Elevator Left Right CENTERLINE OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER IS PARALIEL TO TOP FUSELAGE LONGERON 6811 1 TOLERANACE 0 DEGREES NOSE DOWN i 2 DEGREES NOSE UP STABILZER LEADING FOGE SQUARE 70 AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE di dR TOLERANCE 20mm PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 28 Of 55 194 Check that stabilizer is parallel to top of main wing center spar section The stabilizer should be perpendicular to the aircraft center line and level to the main wing center spar section 195 Line up top of elevator and stabilizer Make sure that from left to right side there is no twist Elevator trailing edge must be in line with stabilizer 196 Inspect stabilizer bolts attaching the tail to the fuselage sides and 4 brackets riveted to fuselage Inspect rear bracket riveted to stabilizer and bolted to fuselage Check for loose rivets and cracks on all brackets 197 Inspect piano hinge stabilizer to the elevator Check safety at ends lubrication etc a ae 198 Inspect elevator control cable ends and cotter pins a ae PIV
33. rburetor heat cables behind instrument panel Check that they are tight at panel PP a 227 Inspect fuel primer lines behind instrument panel Check for clearances and safety ties Check for fuel leaks pf Gn 228 Inspect tightness of primer at instrument panel pf PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 35 Of 55 Po _ pedal area S Brake Pedal Filler Screw AL PEN E i Parker Hannifin 10 54 A Parker Hannifin sf go th SS Master Cylinder 4 A Brake Lit A ake Lines Typical brake line system 229 Rudder Pedal master cylinders Check for leaks safety etc 231 Inspect cylinder cotter pins top and bottom and jam nuts Cylinders must move freely E a 232 Inspect brake lines and safety ties Check that lines are not contacting any sharp edges PP a T T Mp e aa A proper lubrication on the bearing Be eee ee 234 Inspect side rudder pedal bearings and SL bolts going through the floor Maintain proper lubrication on thebeats ne going rough e foor Malniain proper wre E E 235 Inspect brake pedals attached to rudder pedals Check for safety on piano hinge etc i ae 230 Inspect the optional rudder pedal slave cylinder sq Traeat the oer a adder Badal Save qulndar Cheak io ee for leaks safety etc PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 36 Of 55 Left Right AA A So RUDDER PEDALS Safety ends of ni l A p AEUTAAL FOS
34. t be tightly secure a ae re ee 119 Inspect bottom extrusion holding battery up O ie 120 Inspect battery terminals Check that they are tight and have SL nuts or lock washers a Control cables pf Typical cable end 121 See AC43 13 1a for cable ends and safety chapter 7 Sleeve must be very tight inside cable NOTE Before inspecting the aircraft control cables make sure that they were properly installed with the proper tools SWAGE SLEEVE GAUGE PART NO TP353 Gauges the following size swages 1 32 3 64 1 16 3 32 1 8 5 32 and 3 16 i H pea i 122 Available from US Tool 1 800 521 4800 Use this go no go gauge to confirm that each nicopress Is properly installed PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 13 Of 55 WO BITSY eI hy Back View Front View 123 Use a calibrated cable gauge Squeeze ball handle put gauge on cable release handle and read tension on rotation dial See manufacturer s manual for specific instructions AUTOMATIC SAFETY WIRE TWISTERS PART NO TP68SR e 9 overall length e Automatic spring return Three in one tool plier twister amp cutter Use on wire 060 or less AIRCRAFT SAFETY WIRE PART NO TP65 032 diameter PART NO TP66 041 diameter PART NO TP6 020 diameter 1 Ib spool e 302 MS 20995 C stainless steel wire e Conforms to Mil Spec W6713 125 Use aviation grade safety wire and proper diameter Diameter v
35. ter at front Check bolts and proper fitting of filter Check for cracks in the box 46 Inspect carburetor air intake box control cable bolts and safety washers ee o 47 Inspect carburetor air intake box muffler heat flap movement by moving cable a ee 48 Carburetor heat pull push cable must feel smooth from the IN to OUT position 49 Carburetor heat cable must be 1 8 out from instrument panel in IN position 50 Carburetor heat cable must be bolted bolt must rotate freely and cable end must be bent tJ 51 Carburetor heat cable arm at air box must not contact the carburetor Muffler area 52 Inspect muffler nuts bolting muffler to engine rr i aaa a a PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 6 Of 55 53 Inspect muffler nuts Nuts must be self locking heat type 54 Inspect muffler clearance at bottom of firewall area and bottom of engine mounts Must have al least 1 clearance DO ee muffler shroud hose clamps positioned on shroud 56 Inspect e eA SCAT WEES FSA e r SIV Hon SINS SEAT Hose Tug WaT NHS SHS IGE hose from muffler shroud to carburetor air box clamps SCAT hose must not have sharp bends as a R to make sure that airflow is not limited 57 Inspect SCAT hose from muffler shroud to cabin air box must be tightly secured D 4 Ecce E 58 Inspect SL large nuts at engine mount ee ee VIBRATION Washer ISOLATION Rubber Mat O Spacer R
36. tto Awww newplane com amd CH2000 Service html a Disclaimer The above checklist may not properly represent your aircraft Data and information appearing in this checklist are for educational purposes only The author is not responsible for any injury or damage resulting from use or reliance of this checklist For all up to date information and documents including drawings and photos you must contact the aircraft manufacturer This checklist is not being updated on a regular basis and it therefore not be assumed that any of the above properly represents any aircraft PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 55 Of 55
37. ubber Mat WX Z Washer K Nut amp Cotter Pin Typical installation of engine mounts on Continental 0 200 59 Inspect nuts and cotter pins at engine engine mount 60 Inspect paint on engine mount for any paint chips or cracks 61 Inspect cables close to engine mount for any rubbing or loose cables 62 Inspect the rubber engine vibration isolating mounts for proper installation PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 7 Of 55 63 Inspect grounding strap Make sure that there is no paint under strap connection and there is good conductivity to ground Engine gauge sender units 64 Make sure all the different sender units are tight and not leaking and that electric wires are tight Inspect fuel pressure sender unit a d S 65 Inspect oil pressure sender unit on engine Must be tight and safety with thread locking compound LCoS 66 Inspect oil temperature sender unit Must be tight and safety with thread locking compound D a o G y 67 Check tachometer cable or wires E S Te ed 68 Check for all other sender or engine units such as fuel flow meter etc Engine baffle area pf 69 Note that baffle tape at top of aluminum baffles must touch top of cowling as to make sure that the air is forced into engine cylinders Aluminum Baffles must not contact cowling as to minimize baffle wear and cracking Fiberglass cowling must not contact engine or anything at engine area 70 Check general
38. wing lockers baggage area behind seats or in other places check that it is well secured before take off WARNING Do not fly with loose luggage or other items in the aircraft 310 Check that your canopy closes and latches properly on both sides If in doubt add a secondary latching system as recommended by the Australian CAA If your canopy does open in flight keep your hands on the controls lower your speed to approximately 60 knots keep flying the aircraft and land as soon as practicable WARNING Do not try to close the canopy in flight Fly the aircraft 311 Note Self checkout is not recommended Before flying the aircraft make sure that you have been properly checked out and that you are familiar with all flight limitations and the handling characteristics feel and responsiveness of the controls Remember that as with any light aircraft if you encounter unexpected turbulence while cruising ride it out rather than fight it and slow down 312 REMINDER TO PILOTS Always get to know a new aircraft you plan to fly before taking the controls this applies to any aircraft A thorough condition inspection of the aircraft is essential learn the operating limitations from the POH and respect them and get properly checked out to be familiar with the aircrafts handling qualities Od 313 AMD Safety Alerts Service Bulletins and notices ae ee PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ZODIAC CH 601 XL amp 650 Feb 2010 Page 54 Of 55 h
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