Aircraft Service Manual
Jabiru Aircraft
Pty Ltd
JTM001-1
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
REVISION
1
Dated: Nov 2011
Issued By: SW
Page: 163 of 233
13.5.4 INSTALLATION
For installation reverse removal procedure above.
Use the “solid laminate” torque values given in Table 1.
Ensure that the large aluminium washers (appr 40 x 40mm square) are in place on the inner side
of the firewall.
WARNING
The bolts on the engine mount must only be fitted with high temperature nuts. DO NOT USE
NYLOC NUTS as the nylon insert may melt causing failure.
13.6 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
13.6.1 DESCRIPTION
The engine is equipped with a carburettor mounted below the engine and a fuel pump at the
Starboard rear of the engine. Refer to engine Maintenance & instruction manual for carburettor
jet removal, idle adjustment and carburettor bowl cleaning procedures.
Refer to the Fuel System Section below (Section 14) for details.
WARNING
Fuel lines within the engine compartment are fitted with fireproof sleeves. These sleeves must
not be removed.
13.7 ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL
13.7.1 DESCRIPTION
Jabiru Engines use a cable-actuated throttle.
While most aircraft use a throttle control mounted on the instrument panel some are equipped
with a throttle fitted to the front of the crew seat (Figure 135 and Figure 136)
13.7.2 THROTTLE REMOVAL
Loosen the lock nuts holding the cabin end of the throttle cable outer to the support bracket.
Disconnect the throttle cable from the output shaft of the throttle cross tube.
For the panel-mount throttle:
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Loosen the lock-nut and un-screw the throttle push rod from the rod-end. Withdraw the
throttle push rods from the panel.
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Undo the screws holding the throttle shaft clamp blocks. Disassemble and remove the
throttle shaft from inside the instrument panel.
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If required, undo the fasteners and remove the input and output arms from the throttle shaft.
Note that paint may need to be removed before these levers can be moved.
For the seat-mount throttle:
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Undo the screws holding the throttle shaft clamp blocks. Disassemble and remove.
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Remove the throttle lever from the passenger’s side of the aircraft.
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Withdraw the throttle shaft from the centre console.
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If required, undo the fasteners and remove the input and output arms from the throttle shaft.
Note that paint may need to be removed before these levers can be moved.
If required, disconnect the throttle cable from the carburettor and remove the cable assembly
from the aircraft.