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PatrickW

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Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:27 am Post subject: 601 XL Long-Range Tanks Option?

What exactly does the 601 XL "Long-Range Tanks Option" consist of...?



Is it a pair of 15 gallon tanks "in addition to" the standard 12 gallon tanks?

Is it a pair of 15 gallon tanks "instead of" the standard 12 gallon tanks?



For the extra $490, what exactly do we get? 



The research that I've done (searching the archives, looking at my copy of the plans, looking at various websites) is conflicting, so I'd like to hear the current wisdom of the Forum members.



Thanks,



- Patrick

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Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:09 am Post subject: 601 XL Long-Range Tanks Option?

I thinik the current $490 upgrade consists of two 15-gal. tanks instead of 

two 12-gal. tanks.  The cofusion probably lies in the fact that previously 

ZAC offered a long range kit that amounted to two additional 12-gal tanks. 

This latter is what I have, for 48 gal. total. With this older 4-tank 

system, the inner tanks contain a thru-tube to carry the gas line from the 

outer tank. 15 + 12 or 15 +15 in each wing might also be a viable option, 

unless that capacity would excede structural limitations. If you are 

interested in more than the 30 gal. capacity as offered in the current 

upgrade and not into scratch building tanks, just check with ZAC to see of 

they will still do the older option. I'll bet that ZAC changed because the 

older option was not too popular as it offered more capacity tan practical 

for most people, the the current upgrade is probably much more partical and 

popular. I opted for the older long range 48 gal./4-tank option because I 

expect to often fly alone and my weight is just 140 lb.

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p.mulwitz(at)worldnet.att
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Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:54 am Post subject: 601 XL Long-Range Tanks Option?

Hi Patrick,



The long range tank option for the XL from ZAC replaces the 12 gallon 

tanks with 15 gallon tanks to make a 30 gallon apparent total 

capacity.  With larger engines this means approximately an additional 

hour of fuel burn.



There is one nose rib change and a need to cut the opening in the 

skin for the filler and vent in different places.  I wouldn't want to 

replace the standard tanks for long range ones after the plane is 

built, but it is a very simple change if done from the start.



Best regards,



Paul



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davidhwright(at)mac.com
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Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:28 pm Post subject: 601 XL Long-Range Tanks Option?

Patrick

I am in the process of scratch building the 15 gallon tanks and have  

the both the Zenith 12 gallon and 15 gallon drawings together with  

the CZAW 12 gallon drawings,  apart from the capacity the only  

difference is that there is one less nose rib if you go the 15 gallon  

route.

Let me know if you want an e-mail  copy of the drawings for comparison

Dave

601XL scratchbuilding wings

Washington UK



On 17 Dec 2006, at 17:27, PatrickW wrote:



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 What exactly does the 601 XL "Long-Range Tanks Option" consist of...?



 Is it a pair of 15 gallon tanks "in addition to" the standard 12  

 gallon tanks?

 Is it a pair of 15 gallon tanks "instead of" the standard 12 gallon  

 tanks?



 For the extra $490, what exactly do we get?



 The research that I've done (searching the archives, looking at my  

 copy of the plans, looking at various websites) is conflicting, so  

 I'd like to hear the current wisdom of the Forum members.



 Thanks,



 - Patrick





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ccwacker(at)HOTMAIL.COM
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Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:11 pm Post subject: 601 XL Long-Range Tanks Option?

You get two 15 gallon tanks to replace the 12 gallon tanks.



Chuck Wacker

601XL Quick build

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Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 09:27:53 -0800






What exactly does the 601 XL "Long-Range Tanks Option" consist of...?



Is it a pair of 15 gallon tanks "in addition to" the standard 12 gallon 

tanks?

Is it a pair of 15 gallon tanks "instead of" the standard 12 gallon tanks?



For the extra $490, what exactly do we get?



The research that I've done (searching the archives, looking at my copy of 

the plans, looking at various websites) is conflicting, so I'd like to hear 

the current wisdom of the Forum members.



Thanks,



- Patrick





Read this topic online here:



http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=82085#82085






	


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