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2009 Zenith Zodiac 601 XL-B Project - N787XL

$20,000

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Interested parties can contact Mike Piccirilli at (314) 705-9250 or mike.piccirilli@wingsofhope.ngo

Summary

Our 601 XL-B was built in California in 2009 by a 3-time homebuilder who developed cancer during the final part of the build.  The FAA gave him Operating Limitations with only a 5 hour requirement for Phase 1 operations.  Indeed, the Phase 1 logbook sign-off was accomplished at 6.7 hr in 2011.  The donor purchased the plane in 2015 and performed a pre-buy inspection and had some other maintenance performed.  In May 2015, the donor flew the 601 from CA to Palestine, TX (20.6 hours).  The last Condition Inspection was performed 11/20/15.  The donor developed some medical issues and last flew the plane in 2016.  It has been hangered in Palestine TX until we had the wings removed and trailered to our hangar (Chesterfield, MO, KSUS) in March, because we couldn’t find a mechanic to do a Condition Inspection at that location.

In going through the 601s’ records, we found it wasn’t just the basic kit:

Date Description Price
May 2, 2006 Zodiac XL Kit $25,835
May 2, 2006 (2) 15 gal wing tanks & Elec elevator trim N/C
May 2, 2006 Leather upholstery kit N/C
May 2, 2006 Aileron Elec Trim $355
May 2, 2006 Wing Lockers Kit $150
May 2, 2006 Nav Strobe Lights $599
May 2, 2006 Landing Light $260
December 5, 2006 Jabiru 3300 Engine $14,900
December 5, 2006 Firewall Fwd Kit & Sensenich Carbon Adjustable Prop $4,200
January 31, 2008 Quick Drain Valve Kit $100
May 6, 2011 Dual Control Stick Kit $485
August 6, 2015 Canopy Cover $357
Web Dynon FlightDEK-D180 Elec Flt Instrument and Engine Monitor Sys $3,400
Web Garmin GPSMAP 396 $400
Total $51,041

Summary (continued)

We’ve gone through the plane and found some items (some we’ve resolved and others we haven’t addressed):
  • 9 year old Battery: Purchased and installed Odyssey battery
  • Weak Canopy hydraulic lift struts: Purchased and installed set of 60 lb struts to replace the 40 lb struts
  • Borescoped the engine and found some mild surface corrosion (see photos), performed an engine run (see video) and then perform compression checks
  • Ran the engine (see movie) and did compression check (80, 79, 79, 78, 78, 77)
  • Issues remaining, being sold “As Is” (see detailed photos):
    1. Horizontal Stab Attachment: Noticed significant “wobble” of the stab.  On closer inspection, found a crack in the rear attachment structure (part 6T2-3).  Then we found the front left stab attachment (6T2-1) has an elongated hole and an extra hole in it.  The corresponding left forward fuselage fitting (683-3) also has 2 holes.  We determined that all these parts need to be replaced and in order to accomplish that the stabilator would need the rivets drilled to gain access.   We didn’t remove the stabilator, as the elevator trim wire is a single piece from the actuator to the panel switch.  We will let the buyer determine how he wants to handle this disassembly.
    2. A borescope of the fuel tank revealed some aluminum shavings.
    3. Both spars have an extra row of holes drilled in them apparently for the rib closest to the fuselage.
    4. When installing the new battery, one of the screw nutplates would not accept a screw. Rather than further investigating, we just inserted a cleco.
At this point, we’re selling it “As Is”, to let the buyer trailer it home, address the Issues, reassemble it and complete the Condition. The MLG is 7’ 8” wide, so it will fit on an 8’ wide trailer or in an 8’ wide moving truck.
Logs & Records Summary
AW & Operating Limitations

Additional Equipment Installed/Information

  • Complete Log Books
  • Mods Incorporated
    • AMD Safety Directive 11/7/2009 (Rev 1)
    • B mod completed
    • Aileron Counter Balance Mod: UK LAA Mod/162/B/004
  • Dual Controls including dual brakes
  • Dual Wing Storage Lockers
  • Electric Trim
  • Cabin Heat
  • Lighting (Strobes, Nav, Landing, Taxi)
  • Canopy Cover
  • Zenith 601 XL Photo Assembly Manual DVD
    • Illustrated Parts Catalog
  • Rudder pedals configured for 6’ pilot

Exterior: Unpainted (bare aluminum), silver painted Cowling and prop spinner

Interior: Gray leather seats

Airframe

  • Manufacturer: Schultz James E
  • Model Year: 2009
  • Aircraft Model: Zodiac 610 XL
  • Serial Number: 6-6242
  • Total Airframe Time: 48.6
  • Hobbs Time: 48.6

Inspection Status

  • Date Last Condition Inspection Completed: 1/20/15
A/C Log

Engine

  • Type/Model: Jabiru 3300A
  • Engine Serial Number: 33 A 1430
  • Manufacturer: Jabiru
  • Engine Total Time since New: 48.6
  • HP: 120
  • TBO: 2000 (Top Overhaul @ 1000)
Engine Log

Propeller

  • Manufacturer: Sensenich
  • Model: Carbon Adjustable R64Z
  • Propeller Blade Numbers: 20861S & 20829S
  • Propeller Time Since New: 48.6
Prop Log #1
Prop Log #2

Avionics

Unit Manufacturer Model Notes
EFIS & EMS Dynon FlightDEK-D180 Flight Instr & Engine Monitoring
GPS Moving Map Garmin 396 Portable
Com Garmin SL40
Transponder Garmin GTX-320A No ADS-B
Intercom PS Engrg PM1000

Weight and Balance Data

Basic Empty Weight 768
Max Seat Capacity 2
Useful Load 582
Gross Weight 1350
Empty Weight CG 9.23

* (Refer to Wt. & Balance Record, 10/24/2011)

Total Fuel Capacity: 30 Gallons (27 Usable)

Best attempt has been made to reflect accurate information.  Subject to verification by the buyer.

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