OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH ALL-METAL AIRCRAFT FLOATS!
THE BASIC STRAIGHT FLOATS
Zenair floats feature individual compartments separated by full-size bulkheads, a rugged custom extruded aluminum keel, and a ‘walkway’ stiffener along the top. Quality marine adhesive sealant makes the floats exceptionally watertight, and the conventional sheet metal construction is easy to assemble from a kit and to repair.
THE BASIC STRAIGHT FLOATS
Zenair floats feature individual compartments separated by full-size bulkheads, a rugged custom extruded aluminum keel, and a ‘walkway’ stiffener along the top. Quality marine adhesive sealant makes the floats exceptionally watertight, and the conventional sheet metal construction is easy to assemble from a kit and to repair.
 | THE FOUR-WHEEL AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS
The 4-wheeled version of the AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS allow the aircraft to be mounted higher off the ground than with the original 3-wheeled version. The pneumatically retracted nose wheels are self-centering free-castering wheels. This provides for smooth operation at any airport. The main wheels are extra large for grass field landings. |
Zenair Floats are some of the lightest available on the market – this fact alone helps minimize performance loss when adding floats to your aircraft. The floats feature individual compartments separated by full-size bulkheads, a rugged custom extruded aluminum keel, and a ‘walkway’ stiffener along the top. Quality marine adhesive sealant makes the floats exceptionally watertight, and the conventional sheet metal construction is easy to repair. If a float is ever damaged, simply apply a patch to seal the damaged area. Additional corrosion protection can be added when operating the floats in salt water.
Zenair floats are available as parts kit, pre-drilled parts kit or factory built and ready to install.
Zenair floats are available as parts kit, pre-drilled parts kit or factory built and ready to install.
“PARTS KIT”, “PRE-DRILLED KIT" & "ASSEMBLED FLOATS” What is the difference?
Parts Kit does not include pre-drilled holes. With a detailed assembly manual supplied with your kit, you measure, mark and drill all the holes. Note that in order to lower the parts kit price, things such as angles and channels are not cut to size.
With the Pre-Drilled Kit, factory specialists pre-assemble your floats by cutting everything to the exact size and by drilling almost all the holes. Floats are then taken apart for easy shipping and final assembly by you. On the 1450# floats, this saves about 75 hours of work per set of straight floats and 150 hours for the amphibious model.
Finishing the 1450# Pre-Drilled Kit takes proximately 40 hours per set of straight and 80 hours for the amphibious model when installing the floats with a Stainless Steel pull type rivet (special sealed rivet).
When buying the Assembled Floats, Zenair finishes the floats at its factory. All the rivets are installed and floats pressure tested for leaks. When you get your floats, you need to install the wheel system with hydraulic lines and rig the floats to your aircraft.
With the Pre-Drilled Kit, factory specialists pre-assemble your floats by cutting everything to the exact size and by drilling almost all the holes. Floats are then taken apart for easy shipping and final assembly by you. On the 1450# floats, this saves about 75 hours of work per set of straight floats and 150 hours for the amphibious model.
Finishing the 1450# Pre-Drilled Kit takes proximately 40 hours per set of straight and 80 hours for the amphibious model when installing the floats with a Stainless Steel pull type rivet (special sealed rivet).
When buying the Assembled Floats, Zenair finishes the floats at its factory. All the rivets are installed and floats pressure tested for leaks. When you get your floats, you need to install the wheel system with hydraulic lines and rig the floats to your aircraft.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
In the Straight Parts Kit:
· All bulkheads formed and ready to install
· All angles and channels and other aluminum items
· All hardware such as rivets needed to assemble the floats including adhesive sealant
In the Amphibious Parts Kit:
· All items in the straight float kit including items for the amphibious system
· Main wheels and brakes (hydraulic) with mounting system
· Nose wheels with mounting system
· Hydraulic pump (manual) system for lifting the wheels including cylinders and all hardware.
· All bulkheads formed and ready to install
· All angles and channels and other aluminum items
· All hardware such as rivets needed to assemble the floats including adhesive sealant
In the Amphibious Parts Kit:
· All items in the straight float kit including items for the amphibious system
· Main wheels and brakes (hydraulic) with mounting system
· Nose wheels with mounting system
· Hydraulic pump (manual) system for lifting the wheels including cylinders and all hardware.
NOTICE: If you are considering Zenair Floats for a Type-Certificated aircraft (NOT EXPERIMENTAL), please read the Q&A.
Float Owners
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Specifications, availability and all related information subject to change without notice.
