Jabiru J160

Amateur Built Kitplane

Jabiru J160

The Jabiru J160 aircraft has been developed as a new trainer aircraft that is bigger all round. It has a wider cockpit higher cabin and more leg room.

Features include:

Conventional configuration
Designed to JAR –VLA European Airworthiness Standard
High-winged, strut-braced monoplane with wing flaps, mass balanced elevator and in-flight 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, make JABIRU a true sport aircraft.
Stall speed with flaps at Gross Weight 45 KIAS
Fully enclosed, ergonomically designed cabin with 2 doors providing ease of entry and low noise levels.
Excellent visibility
Side-by side fixed seating with centre controls and panel mounted throttles. Ideal for training or recreation.
Tricycle undercarriage with steerable nosewheel and hand operated in line hydraulic disc brakes makes ground handling a breeze.
Excellent cross wind handling performance – 14 knots
All composite construction removes the corrosion problem.
Wing and power loadings provide high performance and handling, particularly in turbulence.
Comfortable seating with easily removed covers.
Designed for minimum maintenance. Upper and lower cowls easily removed.
Auxiliary electronic fuel pump for ease of starting and added security in flight.
All the engine management features of conventional GA light aircraft: Carburettor Air Heat, Dual Ignition, Pressure Compensating Carburettor – no mixture control !
Jabiru fixed pitch wooden propeller with composite cover and urethane leading edge
Avionics include VHF Transceiver, PM501 Intercom, optional headsets optional Transponder Altitude Encoder optional
4 Options for instrument Panels see: Instrument Panels
Tinted Windscreen
Steerable Nose Wheel
Electrically operated flaps
Cast aluminium 500 x 6 wheels and 6 ply tyres with spats
Optional fully upholstered cockpit
Optional cabin Heater
Optional choice of decals and registration numbers (from the standard range)
135 litre fuel tanks (wing tanks & header tanks)
Optional adjustable foot pedals to cater for pilots who have difficulties reaching the pedals
Optional tool kit

Jabiru J160 Kitplane Specifications

Aircraft Type	Jabiru J160

Engine	Jabiru 2200A
	2200cc 85 hp
	4 cylinder, 4 stroke

Propeller	2 Blade Fixed Pitch
	Wooden/Composite
	60” dia x 44” pitch

Height	2300mm
Length	5775 mm
Width Tailplane	2350 mm

Cabin Width
Hip	1120 mm
Elbow	1140 mm
Shoulder	1100 mm

Wing Span	8120 mm

Wing Chord	39” (990.6mm)

Wing Area	86.6 sq.ft (8.04 sq.m)

Wing Loading
Gross	13.7 lbs/sq.ft

Power Loading
Gross	14.12 lbs/hp

Aspect Ratio	8.2

Speeds
Vne (never exceed)	132 kts
Va (Max.Manoeuvre)	105 kts
Cruise at 75% power	100 kts
Max. Straight & Level	115 kts

Stall Speeds at Gross Weight
Vso (full flap)	45 kts
Vs1(clean)	49 kts
Clim rate (at sea level) Gross	500 ft/min
Service Ceiling	15,000 ft

Structural Loading
Flight Load Factor	+3.8 -2.0 G
Structure Tested	+7.0 -3.6 G

Take Off Distance Groundroll	200m (650 ft)
Landing Distance Groundroll	168m (546 ft)
Glide Ratio (engine idle)	10:1
Crosswind Component	16mph (14 kts)

Fuel System
Fuel Consumption at Cruise	13-16 lts/hr
Range	1030 nm
Endurance (nil reserve)	10.3 hrs
Empty Weight	605 lbs (275 kg)
Useable Load	591 lbs (269kg)
Gross Weight (MTOW)	1197 lbs (544 kg)

Disclaimer

All specifications are quoted for a standard aeroplane with wheel spats and one standard occupant (unless stated).The product specifications and details are generally descriptive of the product shown and were correct at the time of printing. In accordance with our policy of continued product improvement, we reserve the right to vary the specifications and details at any time.

Download an extract of the construction instructions: Fit Extension Trim Horn.pdf

Updated: June 16, 2008