glenns

Got a good response from Microair and they are looking at transponders this week, which is good, a bit concerned about the lack of parts available at the moment but fingers crossed it is a repair and doesn't require a new board.

Is anyone else dealing with Microair support at the moment? I have an issue with my T2000SFL -Rev7-3465 transponder. It keeps dropping out. I have read some old forums that talk about Rev 5 having this problem and having to upgrade to Rev7 to fix the issue but nothing about Rev7 issues.

To add to this Microair are saying there is a 3 month wait and they require an inspection fee of $140.

I will be following this up with them tomorrow but would be keen to know if anyone else has any experience on this. I know of one other at our club with the same issue

I have had my fair share if issues with Jabiru engines including through bolt and circlip problems as well as engines not making it to 1000 hours. Both my aircraft work in flying schools so they get a bashing. I have always been treated with the upmost professionalism and fairness By Jabiru. Maybe it's my approach. I work in the service management industry in my day job so know how to approach and solve an issue to the benefit of all parties

For instance where an engine only makes it to 800 hours I don't demand a new engine I simply negotiate around the 200 hours I didn't get.

Having said that for the last couple of years engines have been making the 1000 hours with no issues.

Having good maintenance via a good lame also helps so that maintenance issues are rectified before they develop.

I am not saying that there is not an issue that needs investigating. It's just the method and the fact that we need to hear all sides before we can make any judgements.

the solution bought up at the meeting yestearday does not involve Camit

At least we now have the numbers. The question is why did it take this action for members to finally see these stats. Further breakdowns would be helpful in determining the issue. I have had my fair share of issues in the early days including a couple of thru bolt instances one while I was taking off. I have to say though in recent years I have had engines doing their 1000 hours without anything unusual. Good maintenance is a key element as well as recently released engines I suspect

I have it on reasonably good authority that the meeting between CASA and Jab/ RAA went well for Jabiru.No details other than to say Jabiru feel " it could not have gone better for them"

If this is true its good news for them ( and many of us) .

And still we have no meaningful data to indicate why this process has commenced? until we gave this its all hearsay surely someone must have these statistics?

If the intention is to take a stick to Jabiru, it seems like a strange way of going about it. Why wouldn't you just e.g. suspend their authority to certify new engines until a fix is developed, and revoke any authorizations for Jabiru to fly over built up areas?The RAA rules were developed when 2 stroke engines were common, and on the assumption that engines were unreliable e.g. must be able to glide clear of built up areas. Does the Jabiru engine have worse reliability than 2 strokes? Is the accident rate high enough that those rules are not enough? I don't see it.

 

It looks to me like the rule was designed to have maximum impact on RAA and related businesses, without the headlines that "Jabiru grounded" would generate. I genuinely fear for the future of all RAA based on this, not just Jabiru. Even if the proposed restrictions do not go ahead, the publication of the consultation draft is very damaging to Jabiru and RAA. Just the knowledge that the threat has been made must influence the value of Jabiru aircraft, and the business plans of Jabiru and businesses that depend on them.

 

Once you pull a gun on someone, your relationship is irretrievably altered - even if you don't pull the trigger.

• Out of these 27 incidents how many were outright failures and required emergency landings?
   
   
  
• Out of these 27 incidents how many were caused by design issues rather than pilot or maintenance issues?
   
   
  
• How do these statistics compare to other stats in the Recreational Aviation area.
   
   
  
• How do these statistics compare to other stats in the General Aviation area.
   
   
  

Could someone please advise how .03% stacks up against other manufacturers? Is this an acceptable level or is it high?

I wonder if people realise this won't just spell the end of Jabiru it has the potential to bring down RAAus. If there are not enough flight schools and training aircraft what do you think will happen to the membership? If there is a sudden decline in membership what do we think will happen to the financial viability of RAAus?

There seems to be a reluctance for the price of Avgas to fall at the moment.

We have seen a drop of around than 10 cents a litre yet the price of ULP has fallen over 70 cents! what price are other people paying a the moment for Avgas?

Has anyone had any experience with an AVMAP EKP IV not powering on at all. It has been working fine for the last 2 years and then yesterday when the aircraft avionics were switched on the GPS gave a continual alarm and refused to power on. I have since removed the GPS from the aircraft and tried altnernate power supplies but it still only sits there beeping. I have tried to hold down the power button for 3 seconds to see if it will stop or start (which is the only thing I can think off to do) but with no change. The alarm is 2 short and 1 long i.e. beep beep beeeep and it just continues. Unfortunately it is out of warranty but does have updated software which was done about 12 months ago. Any would be greatly appreciated

I agree, to fly a J230 at 100kt is not good (unless other influences force this such as turbulance, traffic etc). It will be well below the recommended cruise. There are plenty of other discussion topics here about the damages it causes running engines at lower cruise revs to save fuel. I would think 25 to 26 ltrs an hour is about right for 2850 to 2900 rpm which should give you close if not spot on your 120kt cruise.

I agree at that sort of speed I would never get on the ground. I approach at 65kt and need to be under 55kt to touch down nicely.

Welcome Jess,

I fly a J230C which I find to be a great aircraft. The extra power and extended wings certainly make for a great touring aircraft. Mine is also set up for glider towing although it has only ever done some testing this was very successful.

Glenn

I agree, you would think one of us in this forum might well know who the individual is. Or at least if more details of the aircraft were published someone might know its history and the pilot could be tracked down by local knowledge. Not that we want to be dobbers but the pilot may still be lying hurt somewhere and the anonymous call may have been exactly that.

Yes I seen the first of these at my last visit to Jabiru. These were a hardwood prop as apposed to the softwood used by Jabiur and they were slightly modifying the pitch at the time and waiting for a new batch to arrive from the US. I gather this is that batch? Is it fitted to the J230C/D LSA? What was your climb?

What was your average cruise at 2850 Phil? You are making me jealous BTW

Glenn

Ken, 9 out of 10 times if you are getting an unstable or low pressure it is the sender. Try replacing that as a first option. I cannot remember the exact reading but mine certainly sets nicely in the middle of the green and doesn't move. I have on a number of occasions had issues however and the sender was the issue (2nd engine)

All,

As part of the South Australian Government Northern Express Way (NEXY) project the Gawler airfield (YGAW) is having some runway and taxiway work done. From Monday 16th of June through until Monday 30th June the Gawler Airfield YGAW will be closed to all aircraft.

During this period the construction crews will be completing runways and taxiways which will include re doing and extending bitumen runways and the completion of taxiways. This will include earth moving equipment working across current grass and gravel runways.

Please check with the airfield (08 85221877) if you intend to use our field anytime in the next month prior to planning any flights. Unfortunately as we are not a licensed airfield we cannot have a NOTAM issued.

I'll second that, although I still appreciate a fly in the old J160 as well :big_grin:

Still waiting for mine as well, but having a surname beginning with S I am used to it

I just checked my flight manual and it states 75% power at 2800 rpm

Wow I am jealous. I only reached 550 . Mind you I probably could have pushed on but after 2 barrel bolts breaking on seperate occassions I went for the overhaul option :big_grin: