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Jabiru J160-C
Lilydale is delighted to have 3 factory built J160-C Jabirus online for RAAus training and private hire - 24-4929 ('XXX'), 24-4964 ('XXI') and 24-5231 ('XXV'). The Jabiru J160C has an Australian Production Type Certificate and over 1,300 have now been built.
The Jabiru J160-C aircraft has been developed as a new trainer aircraft that is bigger all round than earlier Jabirus. It has a wider cockpit, higher cabin, more leg room and improved cockpit ergonomics which compare favourably with current Piper and Cessna products.
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| Jabiru
4929 at the LFS front door |
Same
Jabiru at Moorabbin recently |
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| LFS
removed the wheel spats to improve wheel access |
New
Jabiru 5231 was delivered from 'Bundy' in January 08 |
General Aircraft Information
• Designed
to Australian & JAR –VLA European Airworthiness Standards.
• High-winged, strut-braced monoplane with wing flaps, mass balanced
elevator and adjustable trim.
• Cruise Speed @ 3050 rpm - 100 knots
• Range (nil reserve) - 1030 nautical miles
• 4 stroke JABIRU 2200 cc engine designed specifically for the Jabiru
aircraft.
• Gentle and predictable stall characteristics together with light and
responsive controls.
• Stall speed with flaps at Gross Weight - 45 KIAS
• Fully enclosed, ergonomically designed cabin with 2 doors provides
ease of entry and low noise.
• Excellent visibility with tinted windscreens
• Side-by side fixed seating with centre controls and panel mounted
throttles.
• Tricycle undercarriage with steerable nosewheel and hand operated
in line hydraulic disc brakes.
• Excellent cross wind handling performance – 14 knots
• All composite construction
• Wing and power loadings provide high performance and handling, particularly
in turbulence.
• Auxiliary electronic fuel pump for ease of starting and added security
in flight.
• All the engine management features of a conventional GA light aircraft:
Carburettor Air Heat, Dual Ignition plus a Pressure Compensating Carburettor
so no mixture control
• Jabiru fixed pitch wooden propeller with composite cover and urethane
leading edge
• Comprehensive instrument suite including Dynon EFIS with AH, DG, ASI,
VSI, Compass, Altimeter & Slip plus backup analogue ASI, Altimeter and
T&B.
• Avionics include VHF Com, Intercom, Transponder and Garmin 296 Moving
Map GPS.
• Electrically operated flaps
• Adjustable foot pedals to cater for pilots of all shapes and sizes!
Jabiru History
In early 1988 Rodney Stiff and Phil Ainsworth formed Jabiru to develop a highly efficient, composite designed, light aircraft. After four years the Jabiru LSA 55/2K model aircraft was type certificated by the Australian Civil Aviation Authority under an Australian standard (CAO 101.55) similar to the later introduced USA/FAA Primary Category. The type certificate was awarded on 1 October 1991, but only one month later their Italian engine manufacturer advised that it was ceasing aircraft engine manufacture.
Relying on their previous experience in the sugarcane harvesting equipment industry, Rod and Phil decided that here was a significant opportunity to develop lightweight aircraft engines in the 30-120hp range. The first step was to develop a 60hp engine to power their new Jabiru aircraft and these have now been developed into 80hp and 100hp versions.
Since then a range of larger and smaller Jabirus have been developed to cater for training, touring and private owner markets around the world – some Jabirus are even being operated on floats in Canada! Over 1,300 aircraft have now been built making these the most popular recreational aircraft in this category worldwide.
Jabiru is now producing airframes at the rate of 150 per year. Aircraft and Kits have been sold to 16 countries and engines to 31 countries. Jabiru is also a proudly owned Australian company - exporting Australian technology to the world.
J160-C Jabiru Specifications
| Airframe |
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| Engine |
Jabiru
2200cc, 4 stroke |
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| Power |
80hp
@ 3300rpm |
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| Wingspan |
8.1m |
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| Length |
5.8m |
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| Height |
2.3m |
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| Basic
Empty Weight |
302kg |
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| Maximum
Take-off Weight |
540kg |
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| Performance |
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| Cruise
at 75% power |
100
kts |
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| Max Straight & Level | 115
kts |
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| Vne (Never exceed) | 132
kts |
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| Va (Manouevre) | 105
kts |
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| Vs1
(Stall clean) |
49
kts |
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| Vso
(Stall full flap) |
45
kts |
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| Normal
Approach |
65-70
kts |
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| Max
crosswind |
14
kts |
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| Climb
Rate (SL gross weight) |
500ft/min |
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| Service
Ceiling |
15,000ft |
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and has runway lighting by arrangement.
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