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Zenair - CH 650 B project

Started Jan 1 0 Replies

EAA Homebuilder's SiteBest offer.Non-Zenith Parts:Earth…Continue

Tags: project, CH650B, Zenith

Holes on factory bracket don't align on NG puck upgrade.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Welch May 10, 2025. 2 Replies

Hello all,Slowly getting the 'puck' NG installed on my 650B (sort of). Anyway, I got to the put it together and check fit (while waiting on anti-corrosive to get here from Spruce).The 8 holes on each…Continue

Hoisting via hub shaft (Jabiru 3300 G2) ZCH650B

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Austin May 21, 2025. 5 Replies

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 &…Continue

Dual Throttle -- what's next?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Harley Myler Apr 12, 2025. 6 Replies

Not quite sure where to go with this. Is the dual-throttle set-up on the wrong side of the FW? The cabin side has lots of room for it. Continue

 

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Holes on factory bracket don't align on NG puck upgrade.

Hello all,Slowly getting the 'puck' NG installed on my 650B (sort of). Anyway, I got to the put it together and check fit (while waiting on anti-corrosive to get here from Spruce).The 8 holes on each side of the main bracket do not line up with the 8 holes that were riveted on the firewall bracket. Some do (see photos w/clecos).Does this matter? They all get drilled out for bolts.Also, the photo with no annotations is just for "Does this look right so far?" 😉TIA!See More
May 10, 2025
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Harley Myler posted a discussion

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…See More
Apr 17, 2025
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Dual Throttle -- what's next?

Not quite sure where to go with this. Is the dual-throttle set-up on the wrong side of the FW? The cabin side has lots of room for it. See More
Apr 8, 2025
6 Comments
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Grommeted hole in Baggage Back Bulkhead

Anybody know what this hole is for? I could not find it in the plans. TIASee More
Mar 20, 2025
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Gen 3 to Gen 4

Can a 3300A (Gen 3) be taken to a Gen 4?If so, is there a compelling reason to do it?See More
Mar 7, 2025
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Aircraft Model
Zenith CH 650
Project Status
Nearly done
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Jabiru
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Retired engineer.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
03NC

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At 12:13pm on July 31, 2025, Dan H said…

Saw you comment on NC being a terrible state to own an AC in. Can you give any more info why? I'm in NC and in a few years I will likely take full ownership and basing of the 650 my dad and I own. Would be great to know what I'm in for. 

Dan

 
 
 

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