2017 Zenith Zodiac 601 XLB Project - N1224K
Interested parties can contact Mike Piccirilli at (314) 705-9250 or mike.piccirilli@wingsofhope.ngo
Summary
This 601 XLB is a 2 place experimental with 305 hours Total Time. The plane is hangered in Michigan, about 1.5 hours NE of Detroit. While it does have a current Condition Inspection, it isn’t airworthy as we discovered, during a prospective buyer’s pre-buy inspection, that 2 of the cylinders have cracks in their heads and there is also some corrosion in the top end of the cylinders. The current engine is a Lycoming O-235 that came from a Grumman AA-1B. It will need to be overhauled or replaced with another suitable engine (Rotax, Jabiru, Continental, etc). Prop is a Warp Drive 3 blade, ground adjustable. Avionics include a Comm radio, iFLY GPS navigator and a Garmin 320A Transponder 9tray installed but not yet wired in). A Ballistic parachute is installed but it’s past it’s repack date. The build plans and instructions come with the purchase. This project is being sold “As Is, Where Is” with the intention that it will be trailered out (the 601 is supported on its landing gear when the wings are removed).
Additional Equipment Installed/Information
- Engine Logbook and records prior to 2017 were lost. All logbooks since 2017.
- Build Plans & Instructions are included with sale
- 3/9/24 Pre-buy inspection uncovered 2 cracked cylinders and some upper cylinder corrosion (see borescope photos). Engine deemed unairworthy.
- No right seat rudder pedals
- BRS ballistic parachute, Chute repack is out of date 4/2022
- Retractable Canopy Sunscreen
Exterior: Overall White w/Yellow and Silver accents. Paint under wings peeled off when fuel senders leaked. Fuel Senders were repaired but paint not touched up.
Interior: Tan fabric upholstery and side panels
Airframe
- Manufacturer: Steven J Wyciechowski (Zenith)
- Model Year: 2017
- Aircraft Model: Zodiac 601 XLB
- Serial Number: 6-5838
- Total Airframe Time: 305.2
- Tach Time: 305.2
Inspection Status
- Date Last Condition Inspection Completed: 10/18/23
Engine
- Type/Model: O-235-C2C
- Engine Serial Number: L-11460-15
- Manufacturer: Lycoming
- Engine Total Time: 1833.8
- Time SMOH: 305.2 (O/H in 2008)
- HP: 115
- Originally installed in N9925L, 1973 Grumman AA-1B. Removed in 1978 w/1550 hr.
- TBO: 2400
Propeller
- Manufacturer: Warp Drive
- Model: 3 Blade, ground adjustable
- Propeller Serial Number: N16287
- Propeller Time Since New: 305.2
Avionics
Unit | Manufacturer | Model | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
COMM | Flightline | FL-760 | |
GPS Navigator | iFly | 720 | w/GI-106A indicator |
Transponder | Garmin | 320A | Installation Not Complete. Antenna installed and box in panel but not connected. |
Tachometer | Flight Data Systems | T30 | Monitors R&L ignition Systems |
Weight and Balance Data
Basic Empty Weight | 870 |
Max Seat Capacity | 2 |
Useful Load | 530 |
Gross Weight | 1400 |
Empty Weight CG | 364.9 mm |
Total Fuel Capacity: 24 Gallons (22 usable)
Best attempt has been made to reflect accurate information. Subject to verification by the buyer.