Jabiru Aircraft
SECTION 7
Model J160-C
AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS
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7.5 GROUND CONTROL
The J160-C is fitted with mechanical linkage from the rudder pedals to the nose wheel. This
gives ground steering control. The minimum turning radius is approximately 5m (or
approximately 1m outboard of the wingtip). When shut down, the aircraft is easily manoeuvred
on level ground by one person without the aid of special ground handling equipment.
7.6 WING FLAP SYSTEM
The wing flaps are of the single slotted type with three indicated positions; Up, Take-Off and
Land. The position of the flaps is controlled manually by the pilot – a position indicator is fitted on
the pilot’s side “A” pillar (between the windscreen and the front of the door opening). The
selected position can be easily confirmed by visual observation of the flaps.
The flap system is electrically actuated. The flaps are extended by mechanical force provided by
the flap motor operating on a torque tube and push rod mechanism. The flap structure is of GRP
material and has been designed to withstand all air loads within the approved operating
envelope.
7.7 UNDERCARRIAGE SYSTEM
The main undercarriage is of GRP. Jabiru wheel and brake assemblies are fitted, using 500 x 6
6-ply tyres. The nose wheel undercarriage is a rubber compression spring – steering is via
pushrods direct from the rudder pedals. The nose wheel is a Jabiru assembly with 500 x 6 6-ply
tyre. Refer to Section 8 for the recommended tyre pressures.
7.8 SEATS
Seats in the J160-C are an integral part of the moulded structure. The seat base contains foam
which is designed to crush in the event of an accident, absorbing energy from large vertical
decelerations.
7.9 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT HARNESSES
Both front seats are fitted with three point restraint harness.
7.10 BAGGAGE SHELF
The baggage storage shelf is located behind the seats. This shelf is fabricated from composite
materials and also forms part of the fuel system header tank enclosure. Tie down points are
provided on the sides of this shelf onto which baggage restraint straps can be attached. As the
seat backs provide a barrier against forward movement of the baggage, items which are
narrower than the full width of the shelf should be located centrally behind a seat back.
7.11 ENTRANCE DOORS
A forward opening cockpit door is fitted to each side of the aircraft. The door latch is a simple
locking pin operated by a handle on both the inside and out. These doors also act as emergency
exits.
Opening of the doors in flight is approved in an emergency such as for smoke or fume
evacuation.
7.12 ENGINE
The engine is a four cylinder, horizontally opposed, air cooled, naturally aspirated Jabiru 2200B
or 2200C, fitted with an altitude compensating carburettor. Both engines are rated by the
manufacturer to 80 BHP at full throttle and 3300 RPM.
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