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. With contributions from individuals, foundations, and companies, the chapter has the funds to complete an airplane with engine and avionics. It will be left to the buyer to select and arrange for personal decorations including painting.

On the chapter website, one can read the project description and view the ongoing build log.

A selling price has not yet been set. The chapter wishes to recover the cost in materials such that another airplane can be built by a new group of teenagers, and many components have yet to be purchased. The asking price will be around $100,000.

Completion of the airplane is estimated to be the summer of 2025. A buyer at this point can influence the selection of components such as avionics and the layout of the instrument panel, etc, and could ask for a particular interior to be installed. A local buyer would be welcome to join in the weekly build sessions to become eligible for the repairman's certificate for this airplane.

The engine being installed is that recommended by Zenith, the 118 hp ULPower 350i. In addition to av-gas, this engine is rated for 87 octane car-gas. Currently, these components for a Dynon SkyView VFR avionics suite are being installed:

The buyer will select the specifications to present to the FAA. While marketed in the current LSA category as a day VFR airplane with a gross weight of 1320 lb, this airplane is being built with lighting suitable for night VFR. As such, it could be registered instead at the design gross weight of 1440 lb, making for a versatile day or night VFR airplane with a useful load of about 650 lb.

Beyond the FAA paperwork, 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.

For more information, contact the chapter secretary.