SERVICE BULLETINS AND SERVICE LETTERS
Caution: Owners are responsible for compliance with all Bulletins and Letters.
For Builder Resources related to Chris Heintz Aircraft Designs:
Go to the Zenithair.com Builder Resource Area: http://www.zenithair.net/Builder-Secure/
Register your aircraft with Zenith Aircraft Co., get a password and log on for all the updates.
The Service Letters below do NOT represent a complete list of all required updates.
You need to log onto http://www.zenithair.net/Builder-Secure/ for the latest updates.
Go to the Zenithair.com Builder Resource Area: http://www.zenithair.net/Builder-Secure/
Register your aircraft with Zenith Aircraft Co., get a password and log on for all the updates.
The Service Letters below do NOT represent a complete list of all required updates.
You need to log onto http://www.zenithair.net/Builder-Secure/ for the latest updates.
MANDATORY ACTION - Jan 2017 (click on number for full text)
Affected Models: All Zenair models
Date of Issue: January 2017
Subject: Inspection of the Horizontal Stabilizer tail attachment brackets
Additional Documentation: Jan 2017 NEW
Affected Models: All Zenair models
Date of Issue: January 2017
Subject: Inspection of the Horizontal Stabilizer tail attachment brackets
Additional Documentation: Jan 2017 NEW
ZE-2008-01 (click on number for full text)
Affected Models: All Zenair Zodiac CH 601XL (ULM and Homebuilt Models)
Date of Issue: October 28, 2008
Subject: Verification and adjustment of control cables for adequate tension.
Compliance: Mandatory. Before the next flight and every 50 hours thereafter.
Additional Documentation: "How-to" Photo-guide...
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Date of Issue: October 28, 2008
Subject: Verification and adjustment of control cables for adequate tension.
Compliance: Mandatory. Before the next flight and every 50 hours thereafter.
Additional Documentation: "How-to" Photo-guide...
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ZE-2009-01 (click on number for full text)
Affected Models: All Zenair Zodiac CH 601XL/CH 650 (ULM and Homebuilt Models).
Date of Issue: June 1, 2009
Subject: Verification of the proper installation of the “Flap Stops” (Part Nº 6S3-1)
Compliance: Before the next flight.
Additional Documentation: See page 2 of ZE-2009-01.
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Date of Issue: June 1, 2009
Subject: Verification of the proper installation of the “Flap Stops” (Part Nº 6S3-1)
Compliance: Before the next flight.
Additional Documentation: See page 2 of ZE-2009-01.
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ZE-2009-02B (click on number for full text)
Affected Models: All Zenair Zodiac CH 601 XL certified to German ultralight standards.
Date of Issue: June 2, 2009
Subject: Verification of proper installation of fuselage-mounted “Torque Tube Stop”.
Compliance: Mandatory before the next flight for German-registered aircraft.
Recommended for all others (if not built to LTF-UL).
Additional Documentation: ZE-2009-02A (acceptable alternate method of compliance).
ZE-2009-02BFR (Service Letter in French/en francais).
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Date of Issue: June 2, 2009
Subject: Verification of proper installation of fuselage-mounted “Torque Tube Stop”.
Compliance: Mandatory before the next flight for German-registered aircraft.
Recommended for all others (if not built to LTF-UL).
Additional Documentation: ZE-2009-02A (acceptable alternate method of compliance).
ZE-2009-02BFR (Service Letter in French/en francais).
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ZE-2009-03 (click on number for full text)
Affected Models: All Zenair CH 601 XL certified to LTF-UL (2003).
Date of Issue: July 31, 2009
Subject: Clarification of aircraft speed limitations - for updating Flight Manual (POH)
Compliance: Highly recommended. Before the next flight.
Additional Documentation: Replacement pages for CZAW POH
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Date of Issue: July 31, 2009
Subject: Clarification of aircraft speed limitations - for updating Flight Manual (POH)
Compliance: Highly recommended. Before the next flight.
Additional Documentation: Replacement pages for CZAW POH
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ZE-2009-04 (click on number for full text)
Affected Models: All Zenair CH 601 XL/CH 650 models built and operated at more than 450kg +5% (UL) and up to MTOM of 600 kg.
Date of Issue: November 22, 2009
Subject: Actions and upgrades from AMD Safety Alert of Sat. November 7, 2009.
Compliance: Before next flight, and/or in compliance with local regulations
Additional Documentation: Link to USA information.
ZE-2009-04FR (Safety Notice in French/en francais).
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Date of Issue: November 22, 2009
Subject: Actions and upgrades from AMD Safety Alert of Sat. November 7, 2009.
Compliance: Before next flight, and/or in compliance with local regulations
Additional Documentation: Link to USA information.
ZE-2009-04FR (Safety Notice in French/en francais).
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ZE-2009-05 (click on number for full text)
Affected Models: All CH 601XL/CH 650E models built and operated as ULM
Date of Issue: November 24, 2009
Subject: Aileron Bell-Crank stiffeners for the CH 601 XL/CH 650E.
Compliance: Zenair recommends compliance prior to disregarding the operating limitations
outlined in German DAeC advisory number LTA08-011-1 (or similar).
Additional Documentation: "How-to" Photo-guide...
ZE-2009-05FR (Service Letter in French/en francais).
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Date of Issue: November 24, 2009
Subject: Aileron Bell-Crank stiffeners for the CH 601 XL/CH 650E.
Compliance: Zenair recommends compliance prior to disregarding the operating limitations
outlined in German DAeC advisory number LTA08-011-1 (or similar).
Additional Documentation: "How-to" Photo-guide...
ZE-2009-05FR (Service Letter in French/en francais).
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ZE-2009-06 (click on number for full text)
Affected Models: All CH 601 XL/CH 650E models built and operated as ULM
Date of Issue: November 25, 2009
Subject: Aileron counter-balance weights.
Compliance: Optional (except in certain countries - i.e. UK).
Additional Documentation: Drawing from the LAA.
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Date of Issue: November 25, 2009
Subject: Aileron counter-balance weights.
Compliance: Optional (except in certain countries - i.e. UK).
Additional Documentation: Drawing from the LAA.
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ZE-2009-07 (click on number for full text)
Affected Models: All CH 601 XL/CH 650E models built and operated as ULM
Date of Issue: December 4, 2009
Subject: Airframe Upgrades for ULM versions of the CH 601 XL/CH 650E.
Compliance: Zenair recommends compliance prior to disregarding the operating limitations
outlined in German DAeC advisory number LTA08-011-1 (or similar).
Additional Documentation: "How-to" Photo-Guide... and this one too...
ZE-2009-07FR (Service Letter in French/en francais).
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Date of Issue: December 4, 2009
Subject: Airframe Upgrades for ULM versions of the CH 601 XL/CH 650E.
Compliance: Zenair recommends compliance prior to disregarding the operating limitations
outlined in German DAeC advisory number LTA08-011-1 (or similar).
Additional Documentation: "How-to" Photo-Guide... and this one too...
ZE-2009-07FR (Service Letter in French/en francais).
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CH 601 XL UPGRADES
Regarding the upgrades required by various countries to cancel the precautionary limitations imposed on the CH 601 XL ultralight, please see the following chart.
Note: Check local CAA bulletins for reporting requirements (which vary from country to country). For additional information, contact your local Zenair representative.
Note: Check local CAA bulletins for reporting requirements (which vary from country to country). For additional information, contact your local Zenair representative.
Zenair On-going Airworthiness Resources
The complete list of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc. pertaining to all current Zenair models.
The ZENAIR On-going Airworthiness Resources is a freely accessible (no password necessary) web page that should be consulted by all Zenair aircraft owners for official Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc. pertaining to Chris Heintz aircraft designs. Click here to access the this service area.
Reminder: Owners are always responsible for making sure that the aircraft they are flying and maintaining are up-to-date and airworthy. Get the latest information here!
The complete list of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc. pertaining to all current Zenair models.
The ZENAIR On-going Airworthiness Resources is a freely accessible (no password necessary) web page that should be consulted by all Zenair aircraft owners for official Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc. pertaining to Chris Heintz aircraft designs. Click here to access the this service area.
Reminder: Owners are always responsible for making sure that the aircraft they are flying and maintaining are up-to-date and airworthy. Get the latest information here!
