EAA Chapter 563

Zenith Cruzer s/n 11547

For Sale

Work on this airplane began in the spring of 2022. Experienced builders from EAA Chapter 563 are guiding area high schoolers in the construction of a Zenith Cruzer. On this site, one can read the project description and view the ongoing build log with photos.

All components are new. A few factory parts have been modified, mostly additional access panels. The airplane will be left in bare aluminum, but the two seats are being upholstered in a neutral gray.

The factory's demo airplane

The asking price is $120,000. Completion of the airplane is estimated to be late 2025.

The engine is that recommended by Zenith, the 118 hp ULPower 350i (s/n 233502). In addition to av-gas, this engine is rated for 87 octane car-gas, and it has a 1500 hr TBO. The propeller is a ground adjustable Sensenich.

These components for a Dynon SkyView VFR avionics suite are being installed:

The design gross weight of the Cruzer is 1440 lb giving a useful load of about 650 lb. This airplane has lighting suitable for night VFR.

Besides the FAA inspection, the buyer will also have to manage the test flights of the airplane, for a chapter of the EAA is not permitted to own an airplane which is flown. The airplane has the same engine as the factory demo airplane, seen above, and prospective buyers are encouraged to take a test flight in that airplane. Pilots can be hired to do the initial fly-off of an experimental, and our chapter has a DAR who can prepare the final paperwork before flight.

Supervision of the build has been by chapter members who are either EAA Tech Counselors, A&P mechanics, or have built their own airplane.

For more information, contact the chapter secretary, Karl Kleimenhagen.