Guest drizzt1978 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Well, have a look at what i found... I think it is very resonably priced for the right person, considered it myself!! It is a unfinished Jab 2200, almost 11 yeas old with 0 air time!! Comments!! Jabiru 2200 aircraft and Trailer, unfinished project. - eBay, Aircraft, Aircraft, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 13-May-09 21:01:47 AEST) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brett Campany Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Definatly worth a look I reckon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brentc Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 The engine would need to have been inhibited which could be a problem. Whilst they are inhibited when new, it's not good enough. At a cheap price it would be worth having some engine mods done. An LSA 55 is an LSA 55 and if it was well built etc I can't see a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLA82 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 The engine would need to have been inhibited which could be a problem. Whilst they are inhibited when new, it's not good enough. . Good point Brent, I noticed in the add it said "motor was run about 4 years ago and not since". If it wasn't inhibited I would hate to see the inside of those bores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Its a jab engine..whats the worst that could happen??;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLA82 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 it could start and thats where the trouble starts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TOSGcentral Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 The engine is simply advertised as a '2200A'. But is an old motor. I would want to establish if the mods have been done on the engine - like the additional oil cooling to the rocker box and the flywheel keying etc. Otherwise it could get expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKM1 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 it could start and thats where the trouble starts Hi to all The engine has been started again about 4 weeks ago,was talking to the bloke the other night.:raise_eyebrow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brentc Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Looks like there is some competition for it then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPete Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 WELL - the item has ended - can only assume it sold for the "Buy Now" price of 30,000. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I wonder if a forum member bought it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drizzt1978 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Bu@@er!! Was thinking about it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brentc Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I doubt that it has sold, it has 0 bids, therefore you can probably buy it now for $30k. With a couple of $k to go and get it and transport it home again and absolute worst case $10k in engine mods plus some rubbing and buffing and a couple of new bits and pieces I guess you'd be looking at maybe no more than $42k for a new plane but more like sub $40k. Definitely worth looking into further. My only concern might be the build quality and if it is poorly painted you might be up for extra cash to tidy it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilin_air Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 The plane has been sold to a mate of his. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 imports You will be surprised about the amount of imports that end up not being quite what they were advertised to be. I think its better to be able to eyeball & check something out yourself. I know of 3 imported planes that cost a lot more to be rectified than buying locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 As a general rule only about 15% or so of kit aircraft actually get completed to flight status, by the original kit purchaser. That figure is about ten years old, out of the US, and may be higher in Australia. So picking up a 'still to be completed' kit can be a either a great way of getting an aircraft cheap, or your worst nightmare if the original builder had absolutly no idea what he was doing. (especially with composite aircraft) Tread carefully and carry a large inspection mirror and torch !!............................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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