Light-Sport Aircraft

The Jabiru J230-SP and J170-SP are proudly manufactured in Shelbyville, Tennessee, U.S.A. by Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft, LLC. Each aircraft design is certified by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and both the design and manufacturing are in full compliance with the FAA approved ASTM consensus standards for design, manufacture, quality assurance, and continuing airworthiness of Light-Sport Aircraft.

Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd has been in the business of producing certified aircraft and airframe kits in Australia since 1991. The fleet of Jabiru aircraft around the world in flight schools and flight clubs has accumulated over a half million flight hours. Jabiru aircraft have the reputation of being docile and predictable – an easy airplane in which to instruct or fly. At the same time Jabirus are plenty tough to take on the rigors of touch-and-goes and day-in and day-out flight training.

The airplane accomplishes its mission efficiently as a result of the design goals of Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd:

• Simplicity – All systems are kept simple in design and uncomplicated in manufacture.
• Reliability – Components are chosen for their demonstrated reliability, then thoroughly aircraft tested.
• Availability – The technology used in Jabiru aircraft and engines is well known and available world wide.
• Efficiency – Meaning great performance for the money – allowing cross country flight at 120 knots on only five gallons per hour!

Maintenance is always an important part of any aircraft operation. Jabiru aircraft are simple and inexpensive to maintain. The use of some components sourced from the automotive industry helps keep costs to a minimum. Spark plugs, oil filters, and air filters are all readily available at auto parts stores at auto parts prices. Oil changes for the 3300 require only about 3.5 quarts of aviation oil. Additionally, proprietary Jabiru parts are inexpensive when compared to most other production aircraft.

The Jabiru design has continued to evolve since its introduction to the US Light-Sport market. Aircraft manufactured by Jabiru USA employ a space-efficient instrument panel design with a wide range of cutting-edge avionics choices, Matco wheels and brakes, custom-tailored interiors, external LED lighting, Sensenich wood and composite propellers, and more. In 2009, production shifted from the J250-SP to the J230-SP, which utilizes a more efficient, high aspect-ratio wing. The J230 has reduced wing area, which improves pilot and passenger comfort in turbulence, crosswind handling, and sideways visibility, while maintaining or exceeding the J250’s level of performance. New advances in avionics for Light-Sport aircraft, coupled with Jabiru ergonomics, large baggage volume and a first-class interior, have enabled us to produce an LSA with seriously comfortable cross-country capability.