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 by the addition of 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 current replacement cost of the components plus the insurance and hangar expenditures totals $115,000. All offers will be considered. Completion of the airplane is estimated to be spring of 2026.

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.

A chapter of the EAA is not permitted to own an airplane which is flown, and so this airplane will be sold as a completed project. The airplane has the same engine as the factory demo airplane, seen above, and prospective buyers are encouraged to take a test flight in it. Our chapter has a DAR who can prepare the final paperwork before first 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.