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Jabiru j120 User Manual

Jabiru j120
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TECHNICAL MANUAL
FOR
JABIRU AIRCRAFT MODELS:
J120 Variants
J160 Variants
J170 Variants
J200/J400 Variants
J230/J430 Variants
J250/J450 Variants
DOCUMENT No. JTM001-1
DATED: 6
th
April 2012
This Manual has been prepared as a guide to correctly maintain Jabiru Aircraft Models.
It is the owner's responsibility to regularly check the Jabiru web site at www.jabiru.net.au for
applicable Service Bulletins and have them implemented as soon as possible. Manuals are also
updated periodically with the latest revisions available from the web site. Failure to maintain the
engine or aircraft with current service information may render the aircraft un-airworthy and void
Jabiru’s Limited, Express Warranty.
This document is controlled while it remains on the Jabiru server. Once this no longer applies
the document becomes uncontrolled.
Should you have any questions or doubts about the contents of this manual, please contact
Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Jabiru j120 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJabiru
Modelj120
CategoryAircrafts
LanguageEnglish

Summary

TECHNICAL MANUAL

JABIRU AIRCRAFT MODELS

Lists the Jabiru aircraft models covered by this manual.

SECTION 2 – SERVICE MANUAL

OWNER MAINTENANCE

Outlines maintenance tasks for factory-built and kit-built models, managed by owners.

3 Ground Handling & Storage

JACKING

Details procedures for jacking the main gear and nose gear of the aircraft safely.

4 INSPECTION & SERVICING

MANDATORY INSPECTIONS & LIFED ITEMS

Details mandatory airframe inspections and replacement intervals for specific components like undercarriage bolts.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 100-HOURLY

Outlines the visual inspection points for the engine compartment during a 100-hourly check.

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS – CONTROL CABLES

Details inspection procedures for primary control cables, including free play limits and replacement criteria.

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS – CONTROL SURFACES

Describes inspections to address potential control surface jamming, focusing on clearance and overlap.

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS – MAIN WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Provides instructions for checking and adjusting main wheel alignment to prevent adverse tire wear.

8 LANDING GEAR & BRAKES

MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE REMOVAL (JACKING)

Provides a detailed procedure for removing the main undercarriage, including jacking and support methods.

MAIN WHEELS

Details the construction of main wheels and provides procedures for their removal, disassembly, and inspection.

NOSE UNDERCARRIAGE LEG

Describes the nose gear assembly, variations, and provides removal/installation procedures.

TROUBLE SHOOTING – MAIN UNDERCARRIAGE

Lists common troubleshooting issues for the main undercarriage, probable causes, and remedies.

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

Describes the brake master cylinder's location, actuation, and reservoir.

WHEEL BRAKES

Details the wheel brake assemblies, including caliper types, removal, inspection, and installation.

BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING

Covers the procedure for bleeding the brake system and includes warnings about brake fluid.

9 AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM

AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM

Describes the aileron system, its components, and notes variations in installations.

CONTROL COLUMN

Describes the control column, its mounting, and procedures for removal, installation, and inspection.

AILERONS

Describes aileron construction, installation details, and balancing requirements.

10 WING FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM

11 ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM

ELEVATOR

Details the elevator construction, trim system, balancing, and inspection procedures.

12 RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM

RUDDER

Describes the rudder construction and its removal/installation, inspection, and repair.

13 ENGINE & ENGINE INSTALLATION

ENGINE

Provides a description of Jabiru engines, refers to engine manuals for data, and lists general inspection points.

14 FUEL SYSTEM

15 INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS

PITOT & STATIC SYSTEMS

Describes the pitot and static systems, emphasizing proper maintenance for accurate instrument readings.

16 SECTION 14 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

22 APPENDIX IV – PROPELLER SERVICE MANUAL

23 APPENDIX – AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS

CONTROL SURFACE BALANCING

Details limits for control surface balancing (rudder, aileron, elevator) and when checks are required.

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