Jabiru Aircraft
SECTION 7
Model J160-C
AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS
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7.1 INTRODUCTION
This section provides descriptions of the aircraft and it's systems as well as methods of operation
where appropriate. Optional equipment that may be installed is described in Section 9.
7.2 AIRFRAME
The J160 is an two place, single engine, high wing monoplane GRP construction. The aircraft is
designed for pilot training and recreational type operations.
WINGS:
The wings are of GRP skin construction, and are externally braced with a streamline
section strut that bolts to the lower fuselage members and wing spar fittings. The main fuel tanks
are incorporated in the inboard section of the wings between the spar and the rear of the wing.
The ailerons are controlled via push-pull Teleflex cables. The wing flaps are powered by an
electric motor driving through a mechanical linkage.
FUSELAGE:
The fuselage is of GRP construction. The fixed horizontal and vertical tail surfaces
are bonded to the structure.
EMPENNAGE:
The empennage consists of the fin, rudder, horizontal stabiliser, and elevators. All
are constructed of GRP.
7.3 FLIGHT CONTROLS
The aircraft's flight control system consists of conventional aileron, rudder and elevator control
surfaces. These are manually operated by push-pull Teleflex cables. The control column is a
centrally mounted stick, with separate handgrip for each pilot. The control column actuates the
ailerons and elevators in the conventional manner while the rudder pedals operate the rudder.
The aileron and elevator controls may be locked by securing the control column with the pilot's
seat belt when the aircraft is parked on the ground. This will prevent damage to these systems
by wind buffeting.
7.3.1
Trim System
The elevator trim control is controlled via levers mounted on either side of the cockpit centre
console. The system consists of a cable operated system which uses springs connected to a
friction lock to control the elevator control force. Selection of nose up trim pivots the trailing edge
of the elevator upwards.
7.3.2
Adjustable rudder pedals.
J160-C aircraft have the option of fitting adjustable rudder pedals. These pedals have two
positions, in and out. To adjust the pedals pull the ring on the side of the pedals (shown in Figure
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) to the side to release the pedal face. Move the
pedal face to the desired location (in or out). When the pedal face is in the desired location,
release the ring and move the pedal face around a little bit until the locking pin is felt to engage
and the pedal face is locked in place.
CAUTION
Ensure pedals are locked in position before operating the aircraft. Do not attempt to adjust the
pedal position while the aircraft is in motion.
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