Hoisting via hub shaft (Jabiru 3300 G2) ZCH650B

I have looked at the issue (hoisting the mounted Jabiru 3300 G2 on my Zenith CH650B from every angle and have found a great spot to loop a rope around (see photo) and lift the whole kit & caboodle up so I can work on the nose gear.

This engine, as mounted, cannot be lifted from below.

There are no hoisting loops on the engine itself.

There is no 'clean' way to put a strap around the engine mounts to lift it.

Since the prop shaft handles so much force just moving the aircraft through the air, I figured that statically lifting it (no pax, no wings, blades off) would not be an issue; i.e., damage the engine.

Comments appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by John Burns on April 18, 2025 at 9:18am

Just to verify are you removing the engine or just wanting to lift the front of the plane?  For the plane it is easiest to put the tail on the ground and put something under the fuselage to keep it in the air. Cut a sawhorse down to fit.  To remove the engine, I did use the crank shaft as one lifting point with a nylon strap as a sling.    

Permalink Reply by Tim Juhl on April 20, 2025 at 11:54am

I removed my engine recently and then reinstalled it.  Using a cherry picker I used two attachment points-for the rear I temporarily removed the starter and ran a loop thru the mounting hole - for the front I used the prop shaft.  You shouldn't have any trouble lifting the front end as the engine only weighs around 200 pounds.

Permalink Reply by John Austin on May 21, 2025 at 7:11am

Tim, you are a genius!  I recently had to pull the engine and it only took a minute or two to remove the three starter bolts and starter and that provides a really substantial lifting point for a nylon sling!  Thanks again for a great tip!

John

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