Kurt's Zenith CH-701 - N701LT
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Researched rudder & elevator cables tension
Initial investigation of the required tension of the control cables led me to this coment by Chris Ayer on the Zenith.Aero Builder's Site: "around 20 lbs on the rudder cables and around 30 lbs on the elevator"
whatever that means. But like Ralph pointed out if you give full right,
forward elevator the up-elevator cable will tighten and loosen when left
turn pressure is applied. I put mine in the neutral position and
tighten it only to the extent I could get that full right deflection
(thats the top cable). I tighten the turnbuckle on the bottom cable
until it was almost straight.(slight sag). My rudder cables are spring
loaded so its a mute point (I recommend spring loading the rudder
cables). I have flown my 701 for 25 hours thus far with excellent
results."
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Warp Drive Propeller (Ser. # 19433)
Warp Drive Propeller Assembly |
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Install port rear spar strut fittings (7V4-4)
Rear upper strut fitting (7V4-4) install at trailing edge of rib #3 |
Monday, May 11, 2015
Complete port rear spar channel installations
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Started installation of rear channels to create rear spar
Rear channel (spar) installation) |
Rear channel (spar) installation |
Install the rear channels (prepared with the stb wing build) to create the rear spar. Used the template from the stb wing construct & same method.
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Port wing ribs installation
Port wing ribs behind the nose ribs. |
Install (silver) port wing ribs behind the nose ribs. Assure vertical placement with square.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Install port spar doublers & nose ribs
Port wing nose rib install (silver) |
Port wing nose ribs in place |
Using the station lines as references, installed the 3 front spar L-angle doublers at stations 480, 1160, & 2760. Installed all 6 nose ribs in their proper locations assuring vertical placement with square.
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