Are Jabiru engines reliable?
Jabiru engines have a 300% higher rate of failure than Rotax, which itself has a 30% higher rate of failure than Lycoming and Continental engines. Rotax has more than 10,000 engines on the registry, but only about a third of those were the 912 and 914 four-cylinders we were interested in. Based on our data, the overall Rotax failure rate is 1.Based on our data, the overall Rotax failure rate is 1. And here a warning about small numbers; an accident or two can sway the rate substantially.
What kind of engine does a Jabiru use?
The jabiru 2200 is a lightweight naturally aspirated, pushrod four-stroke, flat four, air-cooled aircraft engine produced by jabiru aircraft. jabiru engine warranty* is currently 200 hours or 12 months (which ever comes first) from date of retail sale to customer.Jabiru aircraft, engines and propellers are certified to CASA or ASTM LSA standards which are internationally recognized airworthiness and quality assurance standards. The Airframe and Powerplant are supported by the Best Warranty in the industry: 3 years or 500 hours, the sooner that occurs.
Are Jabiru aircraft kits available?
Welcome to US Sport Planes, Home of Jabiru Light Sport Aircraft sales for the Americas. US Sport Planes is the importer and distributor for the Jabiru Light Sport Aircraft and 4 seat Aircraft Kits from Jabiru Aircraft PTY LTD of Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. Jabiru aircraft, engines and propellers are certified to CASA or ASTM LSA standards which are internationally recognized airworthiness and quality assurance standards.