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Yeah, you have to hold your tongue just right. No seriously it just takes a bit of patience. Rory

Compsci, You do not have to adjust the iridium plugs. I have never had to, the engine runs as good with 100 hours on them as with 1 hour. plus I got about 50 revs more with them than the standard plugs. Rory

Hi, Slarty yes thats the one D9EIX i have used them for about 250 hours now,i would not go back to D9EA's now.You can get them on special at super cheap every now and again for about $15. Rory

Hi Qwerty I think you will find that the trim has it's own cable on Jabs Rory

How long is a piece of string. Twice as long as from one end to the middle. My j400 has 324 hours on it now and it has never missed a beat, it's great it will cruise at 120 kts for about 21 to23 lts/h. Can't get much better than that, maintenance is easy and cheep what more can tou ask for.

Me to. Rory

Hi a flight note or flight plan is mandatory for a ppl or higher licence i think. Don't know about raa aircraft

Anyone who flyes near or under a power line except in an emergency is mad and will probably end up dead if not careful

Hi Facthunter. Yes the front window is a part of the structure. (it is on a J400 anyway). Rory

Hi Tomo, An aircraft must not fly over any city, town or populous area, at a height lower than 1000ft; or any other area at a height lower than 500 ft. Heitht specified in the above the hightest point of the terrain and any object on it, within a radius of: in the case of an aircraft other than a helicopter-600 m. In case of a helicopter-300m.

Hi Qwerty. If you get to Lakes Entrance give me a ring i will come and say g'day ph 51551392. Rory

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g'day Mike, on my J400 I lift the nose at about 40kts,I have trim set to just aft trim the plane will then fly off at 65kts then flapps off at 70kts and clime out at 100kts, depending the day usually at or above 1000fpm. Mine won't lift off at much below 65. Landing you should keep nose up as long as possible depending on the weather i.e wind Rory

Qwerty, Ok but don't forget you only have 3.5 lts of oil in the engine.

Qwerty. AS I said, change oil at 25 hours and every 25 after that,as It says in 6.4 and 6.5 (50 and 100 hour checks) Ps I'm a marine engineer.

Qwerty,I think you should read it again, in yours . - Engine stop. 6.4 50 Hours Check Details of specific operations are shown in Chapter 7 "Maintenance". • Conduct the items shown under 25 Hour Check at para. 6.3. ____________________________________________ • Change oil filter. And 6.5 100 Hours Check Details of specific operations are shown in Chapter 7 "Maintenance". • Conduct the items shown under 25 Hour Check at para. 6.3. _________________________________________________ • Change oil filter 6.3 Check After Initial 25 Hours Details of specific operations are shown in Chapter 7 "Maintenance". • Remove engine cowlings, check engine mounts. • Thoroughly check engine for missing or loose bolts, nuts, pins, etc., & for abrasions. • Check induction and exhaust flange for loose bolts. • Check safety wires, cooling air ducts & baffles, ignition wiring & hose connections. • Oil Change 3.5 litres (normal aviation oil) ___________________________________ • Change oil filter. • Prop check bolt torque. • Prop check – bolt tension • Inspect old filter. • Retorque cylinder head bolts (20 ft lbs) in diagonal pattern • Check tappet clearance and adjust as necessary (refer Para 7.8). (0.010" cold inlet and exhaust) • Check exhaust system. Check exhaust cap screw tensions and gasket condition. • Check fuel system for leaks & abrasion. • Check wiring for damage & for tightness. • Engine test run. Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ptd My point is. I think you missed something.

Hi Qwerty, this is what my instruction and maintenance manual says After the initial 25 hours, check in accordance with para. 5.3. After 50 hours of operation, check in accordance with para. 5.4 & thereafter after each 50 hours of operation. After 100 hours of operation, check in accordance with para. 5.5 and thereafter after each 100 hours of operation. At TBO, overhaul in accordance with para. 5.6. 5.3 Check After Initial 25 Hours Details of specific operations are shown in Chapter 6 "Maintenance". * Remove engine cowlings, check engine mounts. * Thoroughly check engine for missing or loose bolts, nuts, pins, etc., & for abrasions. * Check induction and exhaust flange for loose bolts. * Check safety wires, cooling air ducts & baffles, ignition wiring & hose connections. * Oil Change 3.5 litres (normal aviation oil) * Change oil filter. (First 25 hours only) * Inspect old filter. * Retorque cylinder head bolts (24 ft lbs) in diagonal pattern * Check tappet clearance and adjust as necessary (refer Para 6.8). (0.010" cold inlet and exhaust) * Check exhaust system. Check exhaust cap screw tensions and gasket condition. * Check fuel system for leaks & abrasion. * Check wiring for damage & for tightness. * Engine test run. Observe starting, warm up & acceleration behaviour to maximum RPM (10 seconds max) Check temperatures & pressures. Engine stop. 5.4 50 Hours Check Details of specific operations are shown in Chapter 6 "Maintenance". * Conduct the items shown under 25 Hour Check at para. 5.3. 5.5 100 Hours Check Details of specific operations are shown in Chapter 6 "Maintenance". * Conduct the items shown under 25 Hour Check at para. 5.3. * Renew spark plugs, if necessary. 5.6 TBO Details of specific operations are shown in Chapter 6 "Maintenance". * Engine Overhaul, in accordance with Service Bulletins * Conduct the items shown under 25 Hour Check at para. 5.3. * Check clearance on throttle valve shaft. If radial clearance exceeds 0.5mm (0.020"), repair carburettor. The overhaul work must be carried out to Jabiru specifications at an approved aeronautical service facility or by an approved Jabiru Service Centre. If necessary, changes to the TBO Limit due to operational experience, will be announced. 6.1 Lubrication System Oil Change, Oil Filter Change, Visual Check for Leaks. * Drain the oil while engine is still warm. * Change the oil filter at 100 hour inspection. * Fill with oil. Capacity is 3.5 litres (3.69 US Quarts), check oil level with dipstick screwed right in before removing to check. * Check oil level. The MAX mark must not be exceeded. * Use only registered brand oils meeting the specification detailed in Para. 2.5. This is for a solid lifter engine. The manual that came with my J400 kit. Rory

Hi,Qwerty. You forgot the 25 hour maintenance on the engine, my j400 has to have the valve lash checked every 25 hours and oil. And I change the oil filter also. I use aeroshell w 15/50w good stuff. Rory

Hi Chris, I have 314 hours, The only problem was one stuck ring on no 2 cyl i found during a leakdown test. Everything was running very well still, it cost me about $38 dollars. I asked jab about the ring clearence as it's very tight, they said they new about it, they are modifing the ring groves. My plaine runs and flys very well I have had no problems with it apart from the ring. I'm very happy with it. Rory.

It might have been a couple of white pointer's.

Hi,What starting procedures do you use. I start with 10 sec fuel pump on then off, it starts every time no mater what the temp

you got that right

Hi my J400 has 300 hours on it I have never had a problem with starting. I open the throttle about 1/4 inch fuel pump on for about 10 seconds and hit the start button it has never failed to start. ps I never have to use the choke, even winter. I have not carried out the change to the starter earth . Rory

Hi Brent number 5 is on the passager side not pilot side. ( sorry for correcting you rory).

How about the good old Jab, one great plaine yes.