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Jabiru J400 Owner's Manual

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 0 s ection: 0 cover page details of manufacturer jabiru aircraft pty ltd airport drive bundaberg queensland 4670 australia postal address: p.O. Box 5186 bundaberg west queensland 4670 australia telephone: 07 4155 1778 (int. +61 7 4155 1778) emai...

  • Page 2

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 0 approval page nationality and registration marks australia manufacturer jabiru aircraft pty ltd designation of aircraft j400 registration number aircraft serial number revision 0 dated: sept 00 page 0-2 of 2.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 0 table of contents section general 1 limitations 2 emergency procedures 3 normal procedures 4 performance 5 weight and balance statement 6 supplements 7 revision 0 dated: sept 00 page 0-3 of 3.

  • Page 4: Amendment Record Sheet

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 0 amendment record sheet amendment no. Paragraph (s)affected signature. Date of incorporation incorporation of a general amendment should be certified by inserting the date of incorporation & signature in the appropriate columns. All amendments ...

  • Page 5: Introductory Page

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 0 introductory page this owners manual is provided by jabiru aircraft pty ltd as a guide to the operation of the jabiru j400 model aircraft. As the j400 model is an experimental amateur built kitplane, the characteristics, performance, limitatio...

  • Page 6: Revisions

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 0 revisions revisions to this manual will be distributed to all jabiru service agents and to owners of aircraft registered with jabiru aircraft pty ltd. Revisions should be examined immediately upon receipt and incorporated in this manual. Note ...

  • Page 7

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 0 airfield pressure altitude the airfield pressure altitude is that altitude registered at the surface of the aerodrome by an altimeter with the pressure subscale set to 1013 millibars indicated airspeed (i.A.S.) indicated airspeed, which is the...

  • Page 8: Engine Power Terminology

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 0 v s1 stalling speed the stall speed or minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable in a specified configuration. V so stalling speed landing configuration the stall speed or minimum steady flight speed at which the airpla...

  • Page 9: Terminology

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 0 revision 0 dated: sept 00 page 0-9 of 9 airplane performance and flight planning terminology maximum crosswind velocity the velocity of the crosswind component for which adequate control of the airplane during takeoff and landing was actually ...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 1 revision 0 dated: sept 00 page 1-1 of 4 table of contents 1.1. Three view drawing ______________________________________________2 1.2. Descriptive data _________________________________________________3 1.2.1. Engine __________________________...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 1 revision 0 dated: sept 00 page 1-2 of 4 1.1.Three view drawing ground turning radius = 6.4 metres. S ection: 1 general general general general.

  • Page 12: 1.2.1.Engine

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 1 revision 0 dated: sept 00 page 1-3 of 4 1.2. Descriptive data 1.2.1.Engine manufacturer: jabiru aircraft pty ltd aero engines division type: 3300 air cooled 1.2.2.Propeller manufacturer: jabiru aircraft pty ltd type: fixed pitch wooden dwg no....

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 1 revision 0 dated: sept 00 page 1-4 of 4 1.2.7.Tyre inflation pressures standard mains: 168 kpa (24 psi) nose: 84 - 105 kpa (12-15 psi).

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 2 0 s ection: 2 limitations table of contents table of contents ___________________________________________________________1 2.1. Introducti0n _______________________________________________________2 2.2. Type of operation ______________________...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 2 s ection: 2 limitations 2.1. Introducti0n section 2 includes operating limitations, instrument markings and basic placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane, its engine, standard systems and standard equipment. Observance of the...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 2 airspeed indicator markings and their operational significance are shown below. Marking kias value/range significance white arc 50 – 70 full flap operating range. Lower limit is max. Weight vso in landing configuration. Upper limit is max. Spe...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 2 instrument yellow arc green arc red radial line/arc tachometer 3200 rpm oil temperature 50oc - 118oc 118oc oil pressure 80 kpa - 220 kpa 220 kpa - 525 kpa 80 kpa cylinder head temperature 75oc - 175oc 167of - 347of 175oc 347of minimum oil temp...

  • Page 18

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 2 40oc for takeoff at gross weight. 2.7.4. Flights with doors removed prohibited. 2.7.5. Maximum permissible number of occupants four (including pilot). 2.7.6. Maximum crosswind velocity 14 knots revision 0 1 dated mar 02 page 2-5 of 5.

  • Page 19

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 2 2.9. Placards cockpit placards general warning placard p/no5073794 warning • users of this aircraft do so at their own risk • this aircraft must be flown in accordance with the owners manual • aerobatics including spins are prohibited • noise ...

  • Page 20

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 2 loading limitations 1. The maximum gross weight of the aircraft is not to exceed 700 kg. 2. All baggage must be stowed either on the passenger seat, or in the compartment behind the rear of the seats 3. Pilots must use the load and trim sheet ...

  • Page 21

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 2 revision 0 1 dated mar 02 page 2-8 of 8 external fuselage static port (p/no 5043094 static vent keep clear attach to lhs of vertical fin in line with static tube electrical earthing p/no 5078064 earth on nose leg attach above the earthing pole...

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    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 s ection: 3 emergency procedures table of contents 3.1. Introduction _____________________________________________________2 3.2. Airspeeds for emergency operation ____________________________2 3.3. Operational checklists________________________...

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    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 s ection: 3 emergency procedures 3.1.Introduction section 3 provides checklist and other procedures for coping with emergencies that may occur. Emergencies caused by aeroplane malfunctions are rare if proper preflight inspections and maintenanc...

  • Page 24

    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 3.3.Operational checklists 3.3.1. Engine failures . Engine failure during takeoff run 1 throttle idle 2 brakes apply 3 ignition switches off 4 master switch off . Engine failure immediately after takeoff 1 airspeed 80 kias 2 fuel shutoff valve ...

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    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 in the event that the engine is stopped during flight, it may be restarted by application of fuel & ignition, provided that the propeller is still windmilling. The propeller may stop windmilling below 80 kias. The jabiru 3300 engine is a high c...

  • Page 26

    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 3.3.2. Fires . Fire during start on ground 1 cranking continue to get a start that would suck the flames and accumulated fuel through the carburettor and into the engine. If engine starts, 2 power 1500 rpm 3 fuel off & allow engine to empty car...

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    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 . Engine fire in flight 1 throttle closed 2 fuel shutoff valve off 3 mag switches off 4 master switch off 5 fuel pump switch off 6 cabin air off 7 airspeed 80 kias (if fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find an airspeed which wil...

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    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 . Cabin fire 1 master switch off 2 vents/cabin air open 3 land as soon as possible to inspect for damage. 3.3.3. Forced landing . Emergency landing without engine power 1 airspeed 80 kias (flaps up) approach 65 kias (flaps down) 2 fuel shutoff ...

  • Page 29

    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 . Precautionary landing with engine power 1 airspeed 75 kias 2 wing flaps 1st stage 3 fuel pump on 4 selected field fly over note terrain and obstructions 5 radio and electrical switches on 6 wing flaps full ( on final approach ) 7 airspeed 65 ...

  • Page 30

    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 . Ditching 1 radio transmit mayday on area frequency, giving location and intentions. 2 heavy objects secure 3 approach high winds, heavy seas into wind light winds, heavy swells parallel to swells 4 wing flaps full 5 power establish 50 ft/min ...

  • Page 31

    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 3.3.4. Electrical power supply system malfunctions if fuse blows, unload the circuit and replace fuse. If it blows again, continue to next airport and rectify. If main fuse fails, land at the next airport and replace. Run the engine; if the fus...

  • Page 32

    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 3.4. Other procedures 3.4.1. Carburettor heat this system serves to prevent the formation of ice within the carburettor, where it primarily forms on the throttle plates in such a manner as to obstruct the airflow, with resultant eventual engine...

  • Page 33

    Publicatin jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 3 revision 0 date sept 00 page 3-12 of 12 3.4.3. Low oil pressure 1 a rapid drop from normal indicated pressure to indication "0” action observe for smell of oil open cabin air vents observe for signs of spilt oil on cowls, windscreen, wing strut...

  • Page 34

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 s ection: 4 normal operations table of contents 4.1. Introduction _______________________________________________________2 4.2. Speeds for normal operation _____________________________________2 4.3. Checklist & procedures ____________________...

  • Page 35

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 4.1. Introduction section 4 provides checklist and other procedures for the conduct of normal operations . 4.2. Speeds for normal operation the following speeds are based on a maximum weight of 700 kg and may be used for any lesser weight. Tak...

  • Page 36

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 then retract flap fully and continue to climb at or above 85 kias maximum recommended turbulent air penetration speed 91 kias maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity 14 knots revision 0 dated sept 00 page 4-3 of 3.

  • Page 37

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 4.3. Checklist & procedures 4.3.1. Preflight inspection prior to flight, the aircraft should be inspected in accordance with the following checklists and in the sequence shown in the following diagram: note visually check airplane for general ...

  • Page 38

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 preflight inspection checklists 2) fuel (both wing tanks) remove fuel caps 1 fuel quantity check level in tank by dipstick. 2 water check before first flight of the day & after each refueling, use sampler cup & drain small quantity of fuel fro...

  • Page 39

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 3) left undercarriage 1 mount bolts check security 2 tyre check inflation & wear. 4) static source 1 static source check for blockage. 5) empennage tail tie-down disconnect control surfaces check freedom of movement & security rudder, elevator...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 8) nose 1 propellor & spinner check for nicks & security 2 cowl remove & check security of engine components & systems, particularly mounts, spark plugs, wiring,fuel lines, baffles check for oil leaks 3 engine oil level check & top up if neces...

  • Page 41

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 4.3.2. Before starting engine 1 preflight inspection complete 2 seatbelts & harness adjust & lock 3 fuel shutoff valve on 4 radio/intercom off 5 brakes test & set 4.3.3. Starting engine - cold engine. 1 carburettor heat cold 2 choke on 3 throt...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 4.3.5. Warm-up and functional check warm-up the engine with a fast idle of 1000 - 1200 rpm until the oil temperature reaches 50 degrees c. During this phase, the cooling of the cylinder head is insufficient due to reduced airflow across the cy...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 the maximum rpm being produced. Wind conditions may effect, but as an average 2850 rpm should be seen. Note if the rpm is found to be more than 150 rpm lower than normal, the engine should be examined to determine the reason. 10 idle check thr...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 short field takeoff 1 wing flaps 1st stage 2 carburettor heat cold 3 brakes apply 4 throttle full open 5 brakes release 6 elevator control slightly tail low 7 climb speed 71 kias (until all obstacles are cleared). 8 wing flaps retract slowly i...

  • Page 45

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 4.3.11. Landing normal landing 1 airspeed 65 kias 2 wing flaps full down ( below 70 kias) 3 touchdown main wheels first 4 landing roll lower nose wheel gently 5 braking minimum required short field landing 1 airspeed 65 kias 2 wing flaps full ...

  • Page 46

    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 4.3.13. Securing airplane 1 radio/intercom off 2 ignition switches off 3 master switch off 4 controls lock with seatbelt 5 fuel off 4.4. Other procedures 4.4.1. Fueling safety warnings * never prepare fuel in an area that is enclosed or where ...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 4.4.2 taxiing when taxiing, it is important that speed and use of brakes be kept to a minimum and that all controls be utilized ( see taxiing diagram, figure 4.1 ) to maintain directional control and balance. The carburettor heat control knob ...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 figure 4.1 - taxiing diagram revision 0 dated sept 00 page 4-15 of 15.

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 4.4.3. Propellor care full throttle runups over loose gravel are especially harmful to propellor tips. When takeoffs must be made over a gravel surface, it is very important that the throttle is advanced slowly. This allows the airplane to sta...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 4.4.7. Baulked landing in a baulked landing ( go-around ) climb, the wing flap setting should be reduced to the first stage immediately after full power is applied and the aircraft has accelerated to a safe climb speed. Upon reaching a safe ai...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 4 revision 0 dated sept 00 page 4-18 of 18 4.4.11. Starting the engine from external power source where it is necessary to start the engine from an external power source: remove top cowl place jumper leads directly on battery terminals, ensuring...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 5 s ection: 5 performance table of contents table of contents ___________________________________________________________1 5.1. Stalling ____________________________________________________________2 5.1.1. Stall speeds __________________________...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 5 s ection: 5 performance 5.1. Stalling 5.1.1. Stall speeds (in kias and power off condition) flap setting zero stage 1 takeoff stage 2 landing maximum takeoff & landing weight 60 54 50 5.1.2. Nature of stall warning configuration stall warning ...

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    Publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 5 revision 0 dated sept 00 page 5-3 of 3 5.2. Takeoff & landing distances takeoff safety speed is 1.3 vsi 71 kias landing approach speed ( full flap ) 65 kias the unfactored, sea-level takeoff distance to 50’ at nil wind or slope, on a short dry...

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    Weight control officer approved jabiru j400 section: 6 publication jp om15 owners manual s ection: 6 weight, balance & equipment list table of contents ` 6.1. Introduction ________________________________________________________2 6.2. Aircraft empty weight record_____________________________________...

  • Page 56

    Weight control officer approved jabiru j400 section: 6 publication jp om15 owners manual 6.1.Introduction s ection: 6 weight, balance & equipment list this section contains basic weight and center of gravity information necessary to ensure correct loading of the aircraft. This section is separately ...

  • Page 57: 6.3.1.General

    Weight control officer approved jabiru j400 section: 6 publication jp om15 owners manual 6.3.Loading system 6.3.1.General the load and trim system for this aircraft is provided in the form of a trim chart, which is shown with sample calculations at figure 6-1, and as a blank chart in figure 6-2 thes...

  • Page 58

    Weight control officer approved jabiru j400 section: 6 publication jp om15 owners manual 6.3.2. Calculating the aircraft operating weights 1-1 use the aircraft empty weight obtained from page 6/2 of this flight manual, or the latest aircraft weighing records to enter the vertical scale labeled “airc...

  • Page 59

    Weight control officer approved jabiru j400 section: 6 publication jp om15 owners manual this statement should not be misinterpreted. Front seat weight does have an effect on the aircraft cg location and if you are calculating the aircraft cg location by any means other than this trim sheet method y...

  • Page 60

    Weight control officer approved jabiru j400 section: 6 publication jp om15 owners manual 6.3.4.Allowable loading conditions an allowable loading condition exists when both the “zero fuel condition”, and the “take-off condition” fall with the area bounded by the line in the “aircraft trim conditions”...

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    W e ig h t c o n tr o l o ff ic e r a p p ro v e d j a b ir u j 4 0 0 s e c ti o n : 6 p u b li c a ti o n j p o m 1 5 o w n e rs m a n u a l a ir c ra ft e m p ty w e ig h t (k g ) 3 2 2 e m p ty w e ig h c g l o c a ti o n ( m m a ft a /c d a tu m ) 6 8 e m p ty w e ig h t t ri m i n d e x ( n o u...

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    W e ig h t c o n tr o l o ff ic e r a p p ro v e d j a b ir u j 4 0 0 s e c ti o n : 6 p u b li c a ti o n j p o m 1 5 o w n e rs m a n u a l a ir c ra ft e m p ty w e ig h t (k g ) e m p ty w e ig h c g l o c a ti o n ( m m a ft a /c d a tu m ) e m p ty w e ig h t t ri m i n d e x ( n o u n it s ) ...

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    Weight control officer approved jabiru j400 section: 6 publication jp om15 owners manual 6.4.Weight limits maximum takeoff weight = 700-kg (1543-lbs) maximum landing weight = 700-kg (1543-lbs) 6.5.Center of gravity limits 6.5.1. Operational aircraft center of gravity details forward limit: 00-mm aft...

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    Weight control officer approved publication jp om15 jabiru j400 owners manual section: 6 revision 0 1 dated july 02 page: 6- c:\documents and settings\administrator\my documents\my common documents\jabiru folder\jabiru pacific full line cd pdf\jabiru j-series aircraft\owners manuals\owners manual se...