Jabiru J450 Constructors Manual
General>Introduction
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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General>Introduction
Welcome to the Jabiru family, and a family it is.
Jabiru is a small aircraft and aero-engine manufacturer located in Bundaberg, Queensland,
Australia. The city has a population of 60,000 and until recently its most renowned export has
been the famous (or infamous) Bundaberg Rum. The Jabiru factory is located on the airport at
the Western edge of town where a staff of 55 craftsmen turns out these fine aircraft and
engines.
We are not just another kit manufacturer; we also build certified aircraft, engines and
propellers and have a quality assurance program fully approved by the Australian Civil
Aviation Safety Authority (
CASA
); as far as we know we are the only company doing so.
All of our products are original and have been designed, prototyped and produced in house, so
we can support you like no other kit manufacturer can.
Our distributors are fully supported by us and are a ready source of spares and free advice.
You need not have a degree in electrical engineering, an intimate knowledge of hydraulics or
a garage full of tools to complete this aircraft. There are no complex or complicated systems
on this aircraft. The gear stays down, the prop pitch is fixed and a simple switch operates the
flaps. The brakes are hydraulic and the simplicity will delight you.
Your Jabiru kit is designed to be simple to complete and finish, and will provide you with
many years of enjoyable flying.
Once completed you will find the aircraft extremely economical with operating costs more
associated with a car than an aeroplane, and the ease of maintenance will increase your flying
time.
If you're ever in our area call in for a coffee, we'll show you what we're up to and how we
make our aircraft and engines.
Safe Aviating and Happy Landings.
Rodney Stiff, Managing Director