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Zenith AircraftExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · United States

CH650B

Seats
2 2
Power
101 hp75 kW
Cruise
114 kt211 km/h
US register
4 aircraft4 aircraft
Zenith Aircraft CH650B
Photo: ZLEA · CC BY-SA 4.0

About the CH650B

The Zenith Aircraft CH650B is a low-wing, fixed-wing homebuilt aircraft with a single engine and a two-seat cabin. It is designed specifically to suit sport pilots looking for a light aircraft optimized for recreational cross-country flying within standard light-sport parameters.

This machine represents a modern evolution of earlier designs from the manufacturer's established line. It incorporates updated styling, a redesigned canopy for improved headroom and visibility, and modular kit construction methods intended to facilitate assembly by amateur builders in home workshops.

Engines fitted

4 aircraft
EnginePowerShare of fleetAircraft
Lycoming O-235 115 hp 1
Rotax 912 100 hp 1
Corvair 3000 120 hp 1
Viking 130 130 hp 1

CH650B prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 2 Zenith Aircraft CH650B aircraft for sale with a price run from $10,000 to $62,499, with a median of $36,200.

CH650B running costs

$185 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
Fuel$3,926$5,084$5,914
Oil$92$115$149
Engine overhaul reserve$2,167$2,667$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance$2,500$3,500$4,500
Hangar$3,000$6,300$9,600
Insurance$626$848$1,071
Total$12,311$18,514$26,067
Per hour$123$185$261

Engine

Model
Lycoming O-235-C2C
Power
115 hp
Overhaul
2,400 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn
5.2 – 6.6 gal/h
Fuel price
$8.20 /US gal

CH650B for sale now

All CH650B for sale (2)

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