Coppell, TX, (September18, 2015) — Scott Hayes, V.P. Sales and Marketing for Superior Air Parts, Inc., announced today that Zenith Aircraft has selected the company’s popular XP-320 engine as a builder option on its STOL CH750 and CH750 Cruiser kit aircraft.
“Superior Air Parts has been a leader in making flying more affordable and attainable since 1967. We are very proud that Zenith Aircraft – a leader in the affordable kit-built industry has made the commitment to offer its customers the XP-320,” Hayes said. “With its outstanding performance, reliability and value, the XP-320 has been a very popular 160-horsepower engine since it’s introduction.”
“When we look for improved products and additional options to offer our builder base, we look for several traits in a company including high product quality, superb customer support, a commitment to innovation and outstanding value,” stated Sebastian Heintz, President, Zenith Aircraft. “Superior Air Parts exemplifies all of those traits and more."
“Everyone here at Zenith Aircraft is extremely happy to have the opportunity to collaborate with the team at Superior Air Parts to create the new XP-320z and XP-320zp engines for the CH750 aircraft family,” he added. “Not only do they produce exceptional engines, but Superior also gives our customers the option to go to their factory and assemble their own engine under the supervision of an experienced engine builder. No one else in the industry offers an engine build school and we feel our customers will love to participate in the program.”
Mac Little, Superior’s East Coast Factory Representative explained that the XP-320 Engines that the company would be supplying to Zenith will be specially outfitted for the CH750 and feature:
• Millennium Cylinders
• Balanced oil flow crankcase
• Proprietary ESR crankshaft
• Computer-optimized, precision machined components
• Tempest spark plugs and oil filters
• E-Mag P Model electronic ignition
• Fuel pump, and more.
“Sebastian and his team wanted to offer his builders two horsepower options so the XP-320 for Zenith CH750 will be available as the160-horsepower XP-320z and the 165-horsepower XP-320zp,” Little said. “The only difference between the two engines will be that the higher-performance XP-320zp will have 9:1 pistons and deliver 160-horsepower. We’re thinking that will be the engine of choice for the STOL CH750 light sport utility kit plane.”
“Another benefit to the XP-320z and XP-320zp is that they will both run on either standard 100LL Avgas or 91/98 octane auto fuel*,” he said. “That will give Zenith owners around the world a source for available and affordable fuel.”
*Use of autofuel with Ethanol is prohibited.
About Zenith Aircraft
Zenith Aircraft Company (Mexico, MO) designs, manufactures, and sells plans, parts, and light kit aircraft. Designed by aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz, Zenith designs are known for their versatility, easy flying qualities, and ease of construction. There are over 3,000 Zenith aircraft flying today, built mostly by their owners and powered by engines of all descriptions. For more information, visit: www.zenithair.com
About Superior Air Parts, Inc.
Superior Air Parts, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Superior Aviation Group, is a leading manufacturer of FAA approved aftermarket replacement parts for Lycoming and Continental aircraft engines. In addition, the company manufactures the FAA certified Vantage Engine and the XP-Series Engine family for experimental and sport aircraft builders. For more information, visit: www.superiorairparts.com
