Jabiru Aircraft
Pilot Operating Handbook
Model J170-D
JP-FM-13
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28 Feb 2020
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT NOTIFICATION
There are inherent risks in the participation in recreational aviation aircraft. Operators and
passengers of recreational aviation aircraft, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such
participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Pilots and passengers
have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the aircraft
and to obey all oral or written warnings, or both, prior to or during use of the aircraft, or both.
WARNING:
THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIGHT SPORT
AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS AND DOES NOT CONFORM TO STANDARD
CATEGORY AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS.
Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd has devoted significant resources and testing to develop the Jabiru
J170-D aircraft. The Jabiru J170-D is designed to be operated and maintained only in strict
accordance with its supporting documentation
– consisting of Pilot’s Operating Handbook,
Aircraft Technical Manual (Including Maintenance Manual), Engine Maintenance Manual,
Propeller Maintenance Manual, Jabiru Australia Service Bulletins, Service Letters and any
other documents produced by Jabiru Aircraft Australia or the appropriate regulatory
authorities.
Any variation in procedure or failure to operate or maintain the aircraft according to the
supporting documentation may cause damage or harm to the aircraft, its parts, or
components and may lead to injury or death. Any such actions may render the aircraft un-
airworthy and will void any warranty issued by Jabiru.
Any variation to the aircraft of any kind, including alteration to any component at all,
whether replacement, relocation, modification or otherwise which is not strictly in
accordance with these documents may lead to dramatic changes in the performance of the
aircraft, may cause damage or harm to other parts of the aircraft and may lead to injury or
death. Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd does not support any modifications to the aircraft, its parts,
or components. Any such actions may render the aircraft un-airworthy and will void any
warranty issued by Jabiru.
Maintenance cannot be supervised by the manufacturer. Maintenance requires extreme
cleanliness, exact parts, precise workmanship and proper consumables. It is your
responsibility to ensure absolute attention to detail no matter who may become involved in
work on this aircraft
. Your safety, your life and your passenger’s lives rely on precise and
accurate following of the maintenance documentation for this aircraft.
