What are the problems with the Jabiru Aircraft engine?
When factoring in the hours flown for each of these engine manufacturers, aircraft with Jabiru engines had more than double the rate of engine failure or malfunction than any other of the manufacturers in the study set with 3. Jabiru engine Warranty* is currently 200 hours or 12 months (which ever comes first) from date of retail sale to customer.
What is a jabiru engine?
Jabiru produces its own range of lightweight, four-stroke, horizontally opposed, air-cooled engines, specifically designed and engineered for use in aircraft. All engines are direct drive and are fitted with alternators, mufflers, and dual ignition systems as standard. Aircraft powered by Jabiru engines were involved in the most engine failures or malfunctions with 130 reported over the 6 years. This represents about one in ten aircraft powered by Jabiru engines in the study set having reported an engine failure or malfunction.
Are Jabiru Aircraft safe?
Jabiru aircraft, engines and propellers are certified to CASA or ASTM LSA standards which are internationally recognized airworthiness and quality assurance standards. The Jabiru 2200 is a lightweight naturally aspirated, pushrod four-stroke, flat four, air-cooled aircraft engine produced by Jabiru Aircraft.
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. 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.