July 1, 2012 - In response to increased demand
kit, manufacturer Zenith Aircraft Company has
introduced a new Quick Build Kit (QBK) for its
popular low-wing Zenith CH 650 cruiser light
sport kit aircraft. With the Quick Build Kit,
the main fuselage portion of the all-metal
aircraft is first assembled at the factory,
resulting in a dramatically reduced kit build
time and overall simplified construction.
Additionally, the kit factory now also offers
factory-installed bubble canopy and cabin frame
to further quicken the build time.
The base price for the Zenith CH 650 Quick Build
Kit (QBK) is $22,950., which is $4,450 more than
the $18,500 cost of the CH 650 base kit. The
standard kit makes extensive use of modern CNC
fabrication technology, and includes many
pilot-holes, factory-finished wing spars, and
all hardware required to assemble the entire
airframe. Zenith also sells component kits to
builders who prefer to "buy-as-theybuild" or the
aircraft can be scratch-built from the available
drawings (blueprints).
The Zenith CH 650 is a second generation light
sport aircraft design developed specifically for
Sport Pilots. It is the latest model in the
Zodiac line of aircraft from aeronautical
engineer Chris Heintz, first introduced in 1984.
This newest model offers updated features
including modern new styling with a larger cabin
area and new bubble canopy. Standard features
include wing baggage lockers, dual welded
aluminum fuel tanks (located in the wings),
choice of landing gear configuration (tricycle
or tail dragger).
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