OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH ALL-METAL AIRCRAFT FLOATS!
OUR 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, to maintain and to repair.
OUR 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, to maintain and to repair.
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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 hydraulically 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. |
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Zenair Floats are some of the lightest available on the market – this fact alone helps minimize performance loss when adding floats to your aircraft.
Our standard aircraft floats (straight and amphibious) are simple, light and basic and can easily be customized by builders looking for more features or accessories (i.e. lockers, inspection hatches, in-steps, built-in pumps, cleats, paddle clips, etc.). |
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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.
“PARTS KIT”, “PRE-DRILLED KIT" & "ASSEMBLED FLOATS" : What is the difference?
The Basic Parts Kit includes all the parts found in the more advanced pre-drilled kit, but it does not include pre-drilled holes. With the detailed assembly manual supplied with the kit, you will need to measure, mark and drill all the holes. The aim of this kit is to provide aircraft owners with the lowest-cost floats possible. Note that to lower this basic kit price even more, things such as angles and channels are not all cut to size.
With the Pre-Drilled Kit, factory specialists pre-assemble your floats by cutting everything to size and by drilling almost all the holes. The assembled floats are then taken apart again 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 50 hours for a set of straight floats (and 80 hours for the amphibious model), when assembling the floats with the provided Stainless Steel pull-type rivets (special sealed rivets supplied with the kit).
With the Pre-Drilled Kit, factory specialists pre-assemble your floats by cutting everything to size and by drilling almost all the holes. The assembled floats are then taken apart again 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 50 hours for a set of straight floats (and 80 hours for the amphibious model), when assembling the floats with the provided Stainless Steel pull-type rivets (special sealed rivets supplied with the kit).
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When you get your kit, it will include all the parts, rivets, bolts and everything else you need to assemble the floats. For the amphibious kits, you get the wheel hubs, tires, brakes, hydraulic fittings and lines, electric or manual hydraulic pump, aluminum parts, rivets, hardware, etc. Also includes detailed assembly Auto CAD drawings and photo assembly guides with hundreds of photos. Note: the main and nose wheel systems are not pre-drilled in the kits. When you have building questions, call or email Zenair.
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Beautiful Glastar on Zenair #2500 Amphibious floats.
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When buying the Assembled Floats, Zenair finishes the floats at its factory. All rivets are installed and the floats are pressure tested for leaks. If you ordered AMPHIBIOUS floats, you will still need to install the wheels system with hydraulic lines; the main and nose wheel systems are not installed inside factory-assembled floats. With factory assembled floats, your main task will be rigging the floats to your aircraft. Floats are not painted; see HERE for more info on our rigging kits.
Please note that while our delivery time for float kits is typically 4 to 6 weeks, we regularly have a significant back-log with factory-assembled floats (FAF). It is often possible to obtain ready-to-install floats sooner by working with one of our regional distributors or specialized "Build Centers". Call for for details...
Please note that while our delivery time for float kits is typically 4 to 6 weeks, we regularly have a significant back-log with factory-assembled floats (FAF). It is often possible to obtain ready-to-install floats sooner by working with one of our regional distributors or specialized "Build Centers". Call for for details...
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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE KITS (Overview)
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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. |
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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 & all hardware. |
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NOTICE: If you are considering Zenair Floats for a Type-Certificated aircraft (NOT EXPERIMENTAL), please read the Q&A.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly manuals and all related information necessary for the assembly and finishing of your own Zenair Floats are available on-line at the password-protected "Builder-Reserved" sections of www.zenair.com. To receive your password, simply follow the instructions here. Note: Only confirmed Zenair customers will be granted access to this information.
Assembly manuals and all related information necessary for the assembly and finishing of your own Zenair Floats are available on-line at the password-protected "Builder-Reserved" sections of www.zenair.com. To receive your password, simply follow the instructions here. Note: Only confirmed Zenair customers will be granted access to this information.
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Specifications, availability and all related information subject to change without notice.