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RIGGING FOR YOUR ZENAIR FLOATS
Rigging components (spreader-bars, struts, fittings, etc.) are not included in the basic price of Zenair floats (kits or factory-assembled). Zenair does however keep a supply of streamlined tubing in stock (for spreader-bars and struts), as well as machined aluminum fittings for perfectly alined joints between the spreader-bars and struts. 

Note: Our complete rigging kits include all spreader bars, struts, fittings and related hardware, but do not include the top fittings that actually attach to the aircraft (typically different for every aircraft design). Work with your local mechanic to fabricate custom fittings or contact the designer/manufacturer of your aircraft for this information.

GENERIC RIGGING KITS

Zenair currently offers two sizes of float rigging kits, one for floats sizes #1150 & #1450; the other for sizes #2200 & #2500. For floats of different size, customers may create their own kits from the individual components listed below.
1150 / 1450 – RIG...............STANDARD RIGGING KIT (for floats up to #1450)................................. $1,450.00

2200/2500 – RIG................STANDARD RIGGING KIT (for floats #1700 and above)........................ $1,800.00

See everything included in our kits by checking out these sample packing lists: 1150 / 1450 – RIG  and  2200/2500 – RIG.
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INDIVIDUAL RIGGING COMPONENTS

If a full rigging kit (as above) is not needed, individual parts and fittings may also be purchased separately as needed. Prices for all available components are listed below (just scroll down). To order, indicate the desired parts by PART NUMBER on this order form.

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SPREADER-BARS and STRUTS (NEW):
Order the material you need and cut it to length for your particular installation. (Note: The height and the width of the rigging can vary depending on specific needs (i.e. height of plane on floats; width of floats - to fit a trailer, ramp or hangar)...


SSM5...........5" STREAMLINED SPREADER BAR MATERIAL (7ft)........$235/7ft. or $35.50/ft
                  Makes parts FL129, 22-F11-6, etc.   
                        (Inside height is 1.5"; weight of 7ft length is 7.2 lbs.)


SSM3..........3.125" STREAMLINED STRUT MATERIAL (up to 7ft).........$178/7ft. or $26.50/ft
                     Cut to length to make parts FL130, FL131, FL132, etc.
                     (Inside height is 1"; weight of 7ft length is 4.5 lbs.)

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FITTINGS (sold pre-drilled as shown):

FL142..............STRUT FITTING (for floats up to #1450).................................... $ 32.00 each

22-F11-1.........STRUT FITTING (for floats #1650 and above)............................ $ 39.00 each
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FL141..............FRONT LINK FITTING (for floats up to #1450)........................ $ 31.00 each

22-F11-2..........FRONT LINK FITTING (for floats #1650 and above).............. $ 38.00 each
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FL143..............PICK-UP FITTING (for floats up to #1450)............................. $ 27.00 each

22-F11-3..........PICK-UP FITTING (for floats #1650 and above).................... $ 34.00 each
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FL144..............REAR LINK FITTING (for floats up to #1450)........................ $ 28.00 each

22-F11-4..........REAR LINK FITTING (for floats #1650 and above).............. $ 35.00 each

FITTINGS PACKAGES (NEW):
Our fittings packages include: 6 Strut Fittings, 2 Front Link Fittings, 2 Rear Link Fittings and 4 Pick-up fittings  (no hardware included). Note: These fittings are all included as part of the complete Generic Rigging Kits described above.

                           FL-EXS............FITTINGS PACKAGE (for floats up to #1450)..............................................$410.00/pkg.

                           FL-EXL............FITTINGS PACKAGE (for floats #1700 and above)....................................$495.00/pkg.
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Fittings Package for #950 to #1450 Floats (2.6 lbs.)
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Fittings Pkg for #1700 to #2500 Floats (7.5 lbs.)

FOR ZENAIR AIRCRAFT DESIGNS (Top Fittings): 
Fuselage mounting fittings and hardware (needed for attaching the struts to the fuselage) are available for the various models of the Zenair STOL series. These fittings include a steel frame at the firewall area and steel brackets which attach to the main gear fittings. Specify aircraft model when ordering. Note: For the CH 750 and CH 801 models, please provide exact dimension between the front-end of the extrusions on fuselage bottom so that the front welded fitting can be custom-made to fit your aircraft.
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Top Float-Fittings Kits for Zenith Aircraft Designs

701-FMH...........FUSELAGE MOUNTING FITTING/HARDWARE.......... $390.00

750-FMH...........FUSELAGE MOUNTING FITTING/HARDWARE.......... $390.00

801-FMH...........FUSELAGE MOUNTING FITTING/HARDWARE.......... $485.00
Above picture shows the welded fittings for 801-FMH without hardware; other kits are similar. Click on picture to enlarge.
Pictures below show the front welded fitting (FL135) for the STOL CH 701 (attaches to tabs on Rotax 912 engine mount).
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Note: Removing the main landing-gear spring, nose-gear strut, nose-wheel fork, wheels, brakes & tires from the STOL CH 750 will remove 82 lbs from the airframe. Weight of float rigging will vary depending on size & length of struts used.

FOR KITFOX AIRCRAFT DESIGNS (Top Fittings)*: 
New custom-fittings are now available from Aircraft Floats manufacturing, Inc. specifically designed for the KITFOX IV*.  These CNC machined parts are made of light-weight aluminum and are designed to fit standard Kitfox landing-gear brackets; they perfectly match the streamlined struts provided with the standard float rigging kits listed above. Two of each are required, plus six  Strut Fittings (P/N FL142).
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KITFOX IV FITTINGS (sold pre-drilled as shown):

FL184..............TOP LINK FITTING (Rear)............................................. $ 26.00 each
                          Two needed
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KITFOX IV FITTINGS (sold pre-drilled as shown):

FL181..............TOP LINK FITTING (Front).......................................... $ 30.00 each
                          Two needed
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STANDARD FITTINGS:

FL142..............STRUT FITTING (for floats up to #1450).................. $ 32.00 each
                          Six needed
These Kitfox-specific* fittings can be added to a standard rigging kit when ordering floats, or can be ordered separately.
First-time buyers: Order the full set and save! 

* For Kitfox or other similar designs of tube & fabric construction. These parts (FL184 and FL181) are designed to fit between the gear-attachment tabs that are typically welded to fuselage frames of this type. If the welded tabs are a little far apart, washers or shims can be added as needed; if the tabs are a little too close together, the fittings can be filed or ground-down to fit.

Full set of ten AMF-Kitfox fittings:
(see above for details - excludes hardware).................. (P/N AFM-KK).......................................................$285.00/set

HOW TO PLACE YOUR ORDER:  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

All prices in US Dollars, Ex-Works Midland, Ontario, Canada.  Prices do not include crating or shipping charges.  Any and all applicable taxes are extra. Prices, specifications, availability and all related information subject to change without notice.
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