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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 4:03 pm Post subject: TECH SUPPORT - Zenith Aircraft Co.

Caleb-

    There has been a lot of controversy on the Matronics list re: a fatal 

accident in an XL where the wings folded recently.

    The NTSB still hasn't made a determination; hopefully it will be 

something as simple (And deadly) as a loose or missing spar bolt. In the 

meantime, speculation runs rampant.

    From my personal viewpoint, I'm not so much worried about the integrety 

of CH's design, but the little deviations from perfection all builders have 

made. The way I figure it, if my wings fail on the ground, I'm out 6-9 

months work. If they fail in the air, I'm out eternity.

    Many listers wonder why Zenith hasn't addressed the problem, but I know 

from experience dealing with EAA tech counseling they simply can't keep up 

with builder's lists for time considerations.

    I think it would greatly increase Zenith's stock in good will to respond 

to the list as a whole. I've taken the liberty to cc the Matronics Zenith 

Builders website.

    Out of curiosity, what procedure do some Europeans use to perform their 

(From what I gather) manditory static tests?

    Thank you for this response, and any response to the list.

                                                                Bill

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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:12 pm Post subject: TECH SUPPORT - Zenith Aircraft Co.

Caleb-

    I speak for the rest of the list in thanking you for your timely 

response. Looking back through the string, it seems you're correct in 

stating that European testing is required only on previously untested 

designs. In addition, I, too was unaware of any national coverage of the 

fatal accident until I heard of it on the website.

    I'm hardly adamant about destroying what I've already built to prove 

it's airworthy. Catch 22. Are there any especially notable danger areas we 

can all take special pains to address while building, or if necessary, 

rebuilding?

    Thanks once again for your time and attention.

                                                                             

                                                    Bill

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