# Taylor James K ZENITH 601 XL

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056197Y
- Manufacturer (registry): TAYLOR JAMES K
- Model: ZENITH 601 XL
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-james-k-zenith-601-xl

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB GAA19CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA037), Oct 22, 2018: Zenith CH601 (N105JT), Junction City, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to secure the canopy latch before takeoff, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight and the subsequent loss of airplane control.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20181022020549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181022020549A), Oct 22, 2018: Taylor James K ZENITH 601 XL (N105JT), Junction City, KS, Substantial damage. After takeoff from 3JC, pilot realized the canopy was not secured. Pilot attempted to secure canopy while maintaining control of aircraft. Pilot mismanaged…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Butner Md/Butner VL ZENITH 601 XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/butner-md-butner-vl-zenith-601-xl): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05626O7
- [Mikelson James H ZENITH 601 XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/mikelson-james-h-zenith-601-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056150W
- [Hills Arnold ZENITH 601 XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/hills-arnold-zenith-601-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617L3
- [Leatherwood Robert W ZENITH 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/leatherwood-robert-w-zenith-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621DJ
- [Ferri Randy ZENITH 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/ferri-randy-zenith-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622B5
- [Wimberly Jim ZENITH 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/wimberly-jim-zenith-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622SM
- [Jones Philip Dwight ZENITH 601 XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/jones-philip-dwight-zenith-601-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622XZ
- [Bean Gary ZENITH 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/bean-gary-zenith-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623NN
- [Mikolichek Garlen ZENITH 601 XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/mikolichek-garlen-zenith-601-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05624IF
- [Weston Stephen K ZENITH 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/weston-stephen-k-zenith-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056253D
- [Obrien Patrick ZENITH 601 XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/obrien-patrick-zenith-601-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625O9
- [Wright Kelly D ZENITH 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/wright-kelly-d-zenith-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05626N4

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