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ZODIAC XL ULM
"100% FINISHED AIRFRAME" QUICK-BUILD AIRCRAFT

European Zodiac XL ULM, powered by the Rotax 912S
Out of the box (crate) and in the air in less than two weeks with the new "100% finished airframe"

 ZODIAC XL ULM: "100% FINISHED AIRFRAME" QUICK- BUILD AIRCRAFT
The factory assembled 100% airframe includes all parts from the 49% kit, including the “firewall-forward accessories” for the Rotax 912S engine installation, plus a lot more. Following is a summary of the features of the "100% Finished Airframe":

WINGS: The wings are 100% finished, ready for paint:
  • Wings have been fitted to the fuselage (removed for shipping)
  • Gas tanks are installed with fuel lines,
  • Control cables are installed in wings to aileron bellcrank
  • Ailerons and flaps are installed to wings, with control deflections set
  • Wing tip light and strobe electrical wires are installed in wings
  • Aileron trim tab is installed,
  • Electrical wire is installed for Aileron trim servo motor
  • Pitot / Static tubes are installed in the wings.
  • Wing tips installed.
  • Wing baggage lockers installed (one per wing).
  • Inspection / access panels installed in wings (two per wing).

 Wings

Wings 

Wing tank 


Wing finishing details:
Landing light Aileron bellcranck  Aileron Trim 

TAIL: The tail sections are 100% finished, ready for paint:

  • Stabilator / Elevator and Rudder have been fitted to the fuselage (removed for shipping)
  • Elevator trim tab installed to the elevator.
  • Electric wire in elevator installed for trim servo motor
  • Elevator and Rudder control cables installed
  • Elevator and Rudder deflections set
  • Electric wire in Rudder installed for tail light
Zodiac tail assemblies   Control system fittings Rudder controls 

FUSELAGE: The aluminum fuselage frame is 100% finished.
  • All aluminum assembly is finished
  • Control cables are 100% installed and tested with flight surfaces installed
  • "Y" stick installed with fittings
  • Rudder/steering pedals installed
  • Canopy is 98% finished.  Canopy comes with a locking handle (key)
  • Seat belt attachment brackets installed
  • European style gear attachment brackets installed to fuselage
  • Nose gear strut is installed with bungee and steering rods, and bearings
  • Fuel selector in cabin is installed
  • Fuel line from fuel selector to gas collator on firewall installed.
  • Map box installed between seats
  • Electric flap motor installed and tested. Flap deflections set.
  • Very large air vents on fuselage sides are installed
  • Large access / inspection panel installed in bottom of rear fuselage
  • Ballistic Recovery Parachute (BRS) installation system is installed (BRS rocket and parachute is not installed).
  • BRS outside strap cover is installed on co-pilot side.
  Internal fuselage - control cables   
   Basic cabin


Fuselage / cabin interior:
  Cabin 

GEAR: Landing gear area:
  • Zenair is supplying a high-quality and lightweight wheels and brake system. The gear kit supplied is very complete and includes all fittings, including brake lines, ready for installation on the composite landing gear. Once installed, the gear is bolted to the fuselage.
  • The standard gear configuration is tricycle.  A tailwheel gear configuration is available as an option.
  Fuselage 

ENGINE: Firewall forward area:

  • Rotax 912 engine mount installed to firewall
  • Engine mount dynafocal brackets installed with rubber dampeners to engine mount:  The Rotax engine is ready to be bolted on (not included).
  • Throttle system is installed to firewall
  • Oil reservoir brackets installed to firewall
  • Battery brackets installed to firewall
 Zodiac assemblies  Rotax 912S engine mount
 Zodiac firewall-forward accessories  Firewall assembly
Included “Firewall-Forward Accessories” for the ROTAX 912 ULS
  • Engine mount, engine brackets and dynafocal system (Installed to firewall)
  • Gas collator (installed to firewall)
  • vibration dampeners (installed to engine mount)
  • stainless steel exhaust system (ready for installation)
  • Sleek new 'easy-access' fiberglass engine cowl with air intake (ready for installation)
  • Radiator water cooling system (ready for installation)
  • Radiator oil cooling system (ready for installation)
  • Oil reservoir (ready for installation)
  • Ground-adjustable propeller (ready for installation)
  • Engine controls, including one general aviation throttle
  • Battery brackets (installed)
  • key & ignition including hardware (not installed). Battery not included.

The Zodiac XL ULM Drawings and Manual are included, with an aircraft serial number. 

Zodiac XL ULM

You will need to order the following to complete and fly the aircraft: 
Engine, instruments (and avionics) and cabin upholstery.    

Contact your local representative for applicable crating, handling or shipping costs.

Note: This kit in not intended to meet the 51% rule for amateur-built aircraft.  It represents a much higher level of completion than Zenith's standard Quick Build Kit. It is specifically designed for the European market. 

European Zodiac XL ULM, powered by the Rotax 912S
Out of the box (crate) and in the air in less than two weeks with the new "100% finished airframe"


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Above prices in U.S. funds. All prices, equipment and availability subject to change without prior notice. Prices do not include taxes, crating or shipping charges. Update: 14 January, 2008

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