What engine does a Jabiru use?
The Jabiru aircraft is powered by a Jabiru 4 cylinder 4 stroke 2200 cc or a 6 cylinder 3300 cc air cooled engine. This Australian designed and manufactured engine has been developed specifically for use in the Jabiru aircraft and is fitted with dual electronic ignition. Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd is an Australian aircraft manufacturer that produces a range of kit- and ready-built civil light aircraft in Bundaberg, Queensland.
What are the advantages of a Jabiru?
With an impressive safety record, Jabiru sets the bar for Light Sport Aircraft, offering a stable, predictable flight experience that lets pilots focus on flying. The J230/J430’s intuitive controls and clear panel layout further enhance safety, keeping the pilot’s attention precisely where it belongs. The J230 suffered its first engine failure at 225 hours requiring a complete Top end, subsequently it suffered multiple component failures up until its final demise at 700 hrs with Jabiru admitting it was the failed thru bolt design that destroyed the bottom end and not once did they offer any support even after .
What are the disadvantages of a Jabiru?
On 20 december 2014 casa issued a media release that said: “problems with jabiru engines include failures of through bolts, flywheel bolts and valve train assemblies, as well as cylinder cracking. Jabiru’s engineering team has identified an issue with specific batches of crankshafts that could, in certain circumstances, lead to crankshaft failure. This issue was discovered after a small number of in-service engine failures occurred. Importantly, no injuries have resulted from these incidents.