Comments - Zenith Wheelbarrow - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T13:43:01Zhttps://zenith.aero/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2606393%3ABlogPost%3A24688&xn_auth=noNice story. Thanks for postin…tag:zenith.aero,2009-06-14:2606393:Comment:248402009-06-14T04:56:48.509ZStephen R. Smithhttps://zenith.aero/profile/StephenRSmith
Nice story. Thanks for posting it.<br />
<br />
I have 504 landings on my tires. Last time I looked the tread was getting thin on one of them – perhaps another 200 landings to go?<br />
<br />
Here is a very short Zodiac XL Tire story. On about my 10th flight I pre-flighted the plane as usual and all was well with the tires. After a quick 15 minute flight to Cloverdale I landed only to find the nose wheel was completely flat. Landing with a flat tire is a bit alarming to say the least. Turns out the core of the valve…
Nice story. Thanks for posting it.<br />
<br />
I have 504 landings on my tires. Last time I looked the tread was getting thin on one of them – perhaps another 200 landings to go?<br />
<br />
Here is a very short Zodiac XL Tire story. On about my 10th flight I pre-flighted the plane as usual and all was well with the tires. After a quick 15 minute flight to Cloverdale I landed only to find the nose wheel was completely flat. Landing with a flat tire is a bit alarming to say the least. Turns out the core of the valve had come loose – must have not been properly installed at the tube factory. I took the tire apart and checked the tube for damage and leaks – none found. Put it back together and it has been working ever since. The other two valve cores were not loose; my brother Alan’s plane’s three cores were also ok. Still, it might be worth checking yours if you have never done so.<br />
<br />
Steve I still use the tubes and Shi…tag:zenith.aero,2009-06-13:2606393:Comment:248262009-06-13T23:57:28.910ZChumphol Sirinavinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ChumpholSirinavin
I still use the tubes and Shin tires that came with my oldie CH701. Not too many landings to wear them out, probably. Parking wing-folded in shade may stretch tire service life too. My son's bicycle hand pump works fine with those straight valve stems. A pair of new tires and tubes were ordered from an aircraft supply shop as spares. Next time I will get "those for wheel barrows" from ACE, and save $22 per wheel.<br />
<br />
Thanks JG for a good story and info..<br />
<br />
Champ
I still use the tubes and Shin tires that came with my oldie CH701. Not too many landings to wear them out, probably. Parking wing-folded in shade may stretch tire service life too. My son's bicycle hand pump works fine with those straight valve stems. A pair of new tires and tubes were ordered from an aircraft supply shop as spares. Next time I will get "those for wheel barrows" from ACE, and save $22 per wheel.<br />
<br />
Thanks JG for a good story and info..<br />
<br />
Champ It is amazing, sometimes, wha…tag:zenith.aero,2009-06-13:2606393:Comment:247582009-06-13T01:48:10.386ZBob Pustellhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobPustell
It is amazing, sometimes, what some parts were initially designed for. I own and maintain a 1947 Stinson and a lot of the hardware in it is pirated from 1930's and 1940's automobiles (as was the case for many production airplanes in those days). However, that being said, my 601XL kit came with actual aircraft tires (Condor 6:00 by 6) and Michelin Airstop airplane tubes. I do have a taildragger and did option up to the bigger tires because I live on a grass runway, so maybe that makes a…
It is amazing, sometimes, what some parts were initially designed for. I own and maintain a 1947 Stinson and a lot of the hardware in it is pirated from 1930's and 1940's automobiles (as was the case for many production airplanes in those days). However, that being said, my 601XL kit came with actual aircraft tires (Condor 6:00 by 6) and Michelin Airstop airplane tubes. I do have a taildragger and did option up to the bigger tires because I live on a grass runway, so maybe that makes a difference, but my tires and tubes, for what it is worth, are actual certified aircraft pieces.<br />
<br />
Sorry you had to have your misadventure, and glad it worked out well.........<br />
<br />
Bob