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 we are prepared to discuss options for painting. The two seats have been upholstered in a neutral gray.

The factory's demo airplane

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. The design gross weight of the Cruzer is 1440 lb giving a useful load of about 650 lb.

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

The brakes are those which come with the kit, which are pilot side toe brakes. A parking brake has been fitted. There is cabin heat to the floor, and the airplane has lighting suitable for night VFR.

Our current asking price is $95,000. If you begin today to build this airplane, it will cost you about $20,000 more than this. Completion of the airplane is estimated to be the summer of 2026. The money from the sale will be used to purchase another kit for teenagers to assemble.

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 might 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.