ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL Model Guide
ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL · Model Guide
Overview
The ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL is a piston-engine, kit-built light aircraft. The registry family (601, 601 HDS, 601XL, 601XL-B and others) carries up to 2 people, with up to 500 kg MTOW, 105 kt cruise, 820 nm range and a 12000 ft ceiling. The library lacks years, seats and specs for this model, so verify your own aircraft's figures.
- Family-level maxima only: up to 105 kt cruise, 820 nm range, 12000 ft ceiling, 500 kg MTOW. These are not figures for any one aircraft.
- Sample CH 601 UL manual (Rotax 912, 80 hp): 1058 lbs gross, 550 lbs empty, 508 lbs useful load, 16 US gal standard fuel.
- Service Bulletin ZE-2008-01 is mandatory: check control cable tension before the next flight and every 50 hours. Flutter was reported.
- Each kit aircraft is one-of-a-kind. The manual says its values must be verified through a flight test program.
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Length (ft) ·
- 19
- Wing span (ft) ·
- 27
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 80
- Cabin width (in) ·
- 44
- Optional wing tank (gal) ·
- 7.5
- Fuel capacity standard (gal) ·
- 16
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 508
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 550
- Max gross weight (lb) ·
- 1,058
Do the specs here apply to every ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL?
No. The specs and weights come from a sample CH 601 UL manual with a Rotax 912 (80 hp). The manual says values may not apply to your ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL and must be verified.
What mandatory service action applies to the ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL?
Service Bulletin ZE-2008-01 requires checking and adjusting control cable tension, and inspecting the ailerons and wing-root rear spar area. Compliance is due before the next flight and every 50 hours.
How many people can the ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL family carry?
The registry shows up to 2 people for the ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL model family. The library has no seat count for this specific model.
What is the ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL Model Guide?
The ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL Model Guide is a model guide for the ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL, dated 2026.
What year was the ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL Model Guide published?
The ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL Model Guide — the ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Speeds to know
The XL flight manual (LTF-UL, at 472.5 kg) gives VNE 224 km/h, VC 201, VA 146, VFE 130, and stall 73 clean and 63 with flaps. Indicated speeds must be checked on each aircraft. The sample CH 601 manual lists Vne 150 mph, stall 44 mph, +4/-2 g, and 120 mph cruise at 75% power with the Rotax 912. Aerobatics are prohibited.
What to inspect on a purchase
Per ZE-2008-01, set cable tension: rudder 22 lbs ±5, aileron 30 lbs ±5, elevator 40 lbs ±5. Check the ailerons for skin deformation at the piano hinge and root rib. Check the wing-root rear spar area for deformation or loose rivets. The Feb 2010 checklist is meant for use after a purchase or hard landing. It covers the propeller, firewall, fuel lines, nose gear bungee and muffler clearance.
Ground handling
The sample manual describes tricycle gear with a steerable nose wheel. Avoid steering with the brakes. It has no parking brake, so tie the aircraft down at each wing and the rear fuselage ring when unattended. In winds over 20 mph, taxi very slowly with neutral or down elevator. Check fuel level physically before every takeoff.
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Safety notes
- Control cable flutter has been reported on the Zodiac CH 601 XL by two pilots. ZE-2008-01 compliance is mandatory before the next flight and every 50 hours.
- Engine failure: set best-glide speed, shut off fuel and engine, tighten harness, and land straight ahead. Avoid tight turns.
- Fire in the air: cabin heat, fuel, ignition and electrics off. Do not try to restart the engine. Make an emergency landing.
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Full document text
ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL Model Guide The ZENAIR CH-601 Zodiac XL is a piston-engine, kit-built light aircraft. The registry family (601, 601 HDS, 601XL, 601XL-B and others) carries up to 2 people, with up to 500 kg MTOW, 105 kt cruise, 820 nm range and a 12000 ft ceiling. The library lacks years, seats and specs for this model, so verify your own aircraft's figures. • Family-level maxima only: up to 105 kt cruise, 820 nm range, 12000 ft ceiling, 500 kg MTOW. These are not figures for any one aircraft. • Sample CH 601 UL manual (Rotax 912, 80 hp): 1058 lbs gross, 550 lbs empty, 508 lbs useful load, 16 US gal standard fuel. • Service Bulletin ZE-2008-01 is mandatory: check control cable tension before the next flight and every 50 hours. Flutter was reported. • Each kit aircraft is one-of-a-kind. The manual says its values must be verified through a flight test program. Speeds to know The XL flight manual (LTF-UL, at 472.5 kg) gives VNE 224 km/h, VC 201, VA 146, VFE 130, and stall 73 clean and 63 with flaps. Indicated speeds must be checked on each aircraft. The sample CH 601 manual lists Vne 150 mph, stall 44 mph, +4/-2 g, and 120 mph cruise at 75% power with the Rotax 912. Aerobatics are prohibited. What to inspect on a purchase Per ZE-2008-01, set cable tension: rudder 22 lbs ±5, aileron 30 lbs ±5, elevator 40 lbs ±5. Check the ailerons for skin deformation at the piano hinge and root rib. Check the wing-root rear spar area for deformation or loose rivets. The Feb 2010 checklist is meant for use after a purchase or hard landing. It covers the propeller, firewall, fuel lines, nose gear bungee and muffler clearance. Ground handling The sample manual describes tricycle gear with a steerable nose wheel. Avoid steering with the brakes. It has no parking brake, so tie the aircraft down at each wing and the rear fuselage ring when unattended. In winds over 20 mph, taxi very slowly with neutral or down elevator. Check fuel level physically before every takeoff. Safety notes: • Control cable flutter has been reported on the Zodiac CH 601 XL by two pilots. ZE-2008-01 compliance is mandatory before the next flight and every 50 hours. • Engine failure: set best-glide speed, shut off fuel and engine, tighten harness, and land straight ahead. Avoid tight turns. • Fire in the air: cabin heat, fuel, ignition and electrics off. Do not try to restart the engine. Make an emergency landing.