AMD 601XL / 601XLI / 650LS / 650LSi SLSA MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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DESCRIPTION
The ZODIAC is a single engine, two-seat, low-wing monoplane of all-metal construction.
WING: The wing is of all-metal stressed-skin, full cantilever, low-wing design, consisting
of two wing panels bolted to a spar box assembly in the fuselage. The ailerons are cable
and push rod controlled. The wing trailing edge hinged flaps are electrically operated.
EMPENNAGE: The empennage consists of the rudder, stabilizer, and elevator trim tab.
FUSELAGE: The fuselage consists of three basic sections: the engine section, the cabin
section, and the sheet-metal tail cone.
LANDING GEAR: The tricycle landing gear is of the fixed type, consisting of a nose
wheel and two main wheels.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS: The optional dual brake system is operated by master
cylinders.
ENGINE: The aircraft is powered by one horizontally opposed Continental 0-200 four-
cylinder air-cooled engine.
PROPELLER: The propeller used is a two blade wood fixed pitch propeller.
FUEL SYSTEM: The fuel system on the ZODIAC consists of aluminum tanks in the
wings, one engine-driven pump, and one electrical auxiliary pump.
FLIGHT CONTROLS: The flight controls are conventional equipment, consisting of a
center Y stick that control ailerons and elevator, and pedals which operate the rudder.
Duplicate rudder controls are provided for the co-pilot. Dual sticks are optional.
RADIO: Provisions for radio installations consist of microphone and headset jacks and
mounting brackets, necessary wiring, and panel space for extra radios.
CABIN HEATER, AND FRESH AIR SYSTEM: Heated air for the cabin is obtained
directly from the exhaust system muffler shroud. Fresh air is supplied to the cabin through
two individual and orientable air inlet vents in the right and left fuselage sides.
INSTRUMENTS: Provisions for optional instruments are provided.
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