ZODIAC XL Quick Build Kit

The ZODIAC XL Quick-Build Kit provides maximum pre-assembly of kit parts to save the builder valuable time and to simplify assembly.
Nearly all major components have been pre-aligned with rivet holes pre-drilled: The fuselage and tail sections are riveted together, and the wings are mainly assembled.

The ZODIAC XL kit, whether the standard or fast build kit, is made up of the same quality parts. The difference between a standard and quick-build kit is the level of assembly of the various kit components. Assembly time with a Quick-Build Kit is 50% less than with the Standard kit!

While the standard kit is developed to provide all the kit parts and components needed to complete the aircraft at the lowest cost possible, the quick-build kit provides maximum pre-assembly of the kit parts allowed under the "51% rule," to save the builder valuable time.
As reported in EAA Sport Pilot & Light-Sport Aircraft magazine (September 2005 issue), "the new quick-build kit will meet the 51-percent rule for the experimental amateur-built aircraft category."

"...the quality of the parts and building appears to be excellent.
The rivet lines and spacing are very uniform."
- Quick-Build Kit builder Allen Ricks (Oregon)

ZODIAC XL QUICK-BUILD KIT
The Quick-Build Kit is supplied "firewall-back" to allow for easy installation of your choice of engine, including Jabiru 3300, Continental O-200, Rotax 912S, Corvair, and more. The kit includes all airframe parts, including landing gear (tricycle), standard fuel system, canopy, controls, and all hardware required to finish the airframe assembly. Standard features of the airframe kit include electric elevator trim tab, extended rear baggage compartment, wheels with hydraulic disk brakes, and more. Not included in the airframe kit: powerplant, instruments package, and paint. SPECIAL: The Quick-Build Kit includes the larger wing tanks (15 US gal. each) for added range and endurance.
ZODIAC XL QUICK-BUILD KIT:	$ 23,975.00

Quick Build Kit Photos:

Producing the Quick-Build Kit: Photos

CNC Router for Parts Production:

Rotating Aileron Construction Jig:

Rear Fuselage Assembly:

The Quick Build Kit (shown below with disassembled wings):

Quick Build Kit: Notice the pre-drilled wing ribs and assembled fuselage

Fuselage Production Jig:

Rotating Wing Construction Table:

Horizontal Tail Assemblies:

The Wings are now supplied mainly assembled:

Shipping the Quick-Build Kit Photos: Due to the high level of completion of the Quick Build Kit, we do not crate (box up) the kit, since this would require large crates that are expensive to build, difficult to ship, and heavy to move. Kits can be picked-up or custom delivered right to your door.

	Custom shippers, such as Partain Transport Co., specialize in aircraft quick-build kit transportation to hand deliver your airplane right to your home.
	Picking up a Quick Build Kit and loading it on a flatbed trailer. (January 2007)
	Custom crating and shipping


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KITPLANES Magazine Builds a Quick Build Kit Kitplanes magazine writer Rick Lindstrom took tool in hand to create a dream machine, as he reported in a six part series in Kitplanes magazine. They conclude: "Zenith's fast-build kit greatly exceeded our expectations for completeness and component quality."

Zodiac XL kit builder Steve Weston of Arizona: "I'm moving at a much faster pace than expected. Thanks to a very complete and well thought out kit. Compliments to all at Zenith. I've looked a many kits and the 601XL Quick Build Kit is the best."

With the Quick-Build Kit the complete airframe has been pre-jigged with nearly all parts pre-aligned and holes pre-drilled. Due to the high level of completion of the Quick Build Kit, we do not crate (box up) the kit anymore since this would require large crates that are expensive to build, difficult to ship, and heavy to move.

The rudder “Starter Kit” has not been pre-drilled or assembled: The vertical tail parts still need to be lined up, drilled and riveted together as part of the introductory “Starter Kit” or factory workshop.

We recommend that kits be picked up at one of our distribution points in the U.S. or have the Quick-Build Kit delivered right to your door.

Quick-Build Kit Distribution Points:

Zenith Distributing, LLC / FlightCrafters (Zephyrhills, Florida):
tel. 813-690-1916
West Coast: Quality Sport Planes LLC (Cloverdale, California):
tel. 707-546-6272
North: CAN-ZAC Aviation (Southern Ontario, Canada): tel. 519-590-7601
International
Custom shipping the Quick Build Kit to your door.
Brochure: Click here to download Quick Build Kit two-page brochure
Press Review: KITPLANES magazine, June 2007 issue: "A Sign of the Zodiac: A Sign of the Zodiac," by Rick Lindstrom, pages 16 - 23. In Part 1 of this series, the writer takes tool in hand to create a dream machine. In Part 2 (July 2007 issue): "We finally get down to building and the real fun begins."

ZODIAC XL - General Assembly Schematic

Accelerated Build Workshop:
Flight Crafters (Zephyrhills, Florida) has developed an Accelerated Workshop for the Zodiac XL Quick Build Kit to allow the builder to complete his tail surfaces and wings in 7 days at their builder assistance facilities in Florida. The Accelerated Workshop will include the rudder "starter kit" construction. Upon completion of the Quick Build Workshop the kit owner will have approximately 90% of the airplane completed, and the owner can then elect to finish the airplane at the Flight Crafters facilities or to take it home. For more information, contact Flight Crafters, LLC at 813-690-1916 or email RLaviation@aol.com

Zenith kits are eligible for licensing in the Amateur Built Experimental category. This means that at least 51% of the work remains for the kit builder to perform, whether building from the standard kit or the quick-build kit.

The Zodiac XL kit aircraft design meets the definition of the FAA’s Sport Pilot rule, meaning that it can be operated by a licensed Sport Pilot even when registered as a standard “Amateur-Built – Experimental” kit aircraft. Registered under the standard “Amateur-Built – Experimental” category, owners may choose from a wide variety of engine types and custom configurations for their ZODIAC XL kit. Popular supported engine choices include the Jabiru 3300, Rotax 912S, Corvair auto conversions, or conventional aircraft engines such as the Continental O-200 or Lycoming O-235.

Prices are in US funds, subject to change without prior notice. F.O.B. Factory or other specified location.
Equipment, availability and level of pre-assembly subject to change without prior notice.
*Subject to meeting actual FAA "Sport Pilot" rules as constructed by the builder.