Jabiru J230-DSA
The Jabiru J230-DSA ( note the J230-DSA is the South African J230-D model) is the latest development of the popular Jabiru J230 factory built Light Sport Aircraft Range
Certifying the aircraft to ASTM 2245-06 standards
The Jabiru J230-DSA has the same traditional strengths of value, reliability, simplicity, speed, comfort with excellent interior room and a huge baggage compartment – it is the same fuselage as the J430 but the J430’s rear seats are not fitted. The aircraft can be flown with a LSA pilot license.
Designed to ASTM 2245-06 Airworthiness Standard
High-winged, strut-braced monoplane with wing flaps, mass balanced rudder & elevator and in-flight adjustable trim.
Cruise Speed @ 2870 rpm 120 knots Range (nil reserve) - 800 nautical miles
4 stroke JABIRU 3300 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 without flaps at Gross Weight 45 KCAS
Fully enclosed, ergonomically designed cabin with 3 doors providing ease of entry for baggage stowage.
Excellent visibility
Side-by side fixed seating with centre controls and panel mounted throttles. Ideal for training or recreation.
Tricycle undercarriage with steerable nose wheel 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.
Removable Seat Covers with the option of leather seating.
Designed for minimum maintenance. Upper and lower cowls easily removed.
Auxiliary electronic fuel pumps 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 Ground adjustable Scimitar composite two bladed propeller
Avionics include VHF Transceiver, ASI, VSI, Altimeter, Slip indicator, RPM with built in hobbs, EGT and CHT, and voltmeter.
Options for instrument panels see: Instrument Panels
Blue Tinted windscreen and windows
Steerable nose wheel
Electrically operated flaps
Cast aluminium 500 x 6 wheels and 6 ply tyres with spats
Fully upholstered cockpit
Choice of decals or one can opt for special paint scheme
135 litre fuel tanks (wing tanks and header tanks)