The Experimental Aircraft Association has gone on record urging operators of Zodiac CH601 and CH650 light sport aircraft (LSAs) not to fly their aircraft. Five in-flight breakups have led to concern for the design’s overall safety, including the areas of stick force, airspeed calibration, structural stability, wing structure and flutter. In a special review of the type, the FAA expressed concern in these areas, and Zenith Aircraft Company (zenithair.com) is preparing a combination safety directive and safety alert. EAA has urged operators of the affected models to voluntarily ground their aircraft until they are updated in accordance to the yet-to-be-released edict from Zenith.
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Key Takeaways:
- The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has urged operators of Zodiac CH601 and CH650 light sport aircraft (LSAs) to voluntarily ground their planes.
- This recommendation follows five in-flight breakups and FAA concerns about the design's safety, including structural stability and wing flutter.
- Zenith Aircraft Company is preparing a safety directive and alert to address the identified issues.
- Operators are advised to keep their aircraft grounded until updates are implemented in accordance with Zenith's forthcoming guidance.
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