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Early Experience with Jabiru 3300 Gen 4 and Shout-Out to Arion Aircraft

I upgraded my STOL 750 to a Jab 3300 Gen 4 earlier this year.  I found this engine very easy to cool (both cylinders and oil) which was qui…

Started by John AustinLatest Reply

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Rotec aero Electronic Ignition

Jabiru 3300, Gen 2. Installed Rotec electronic ignition, when doing mag checks, when I turn the electronic off, then back on, it drops but…

Started by Brian Mathis

9 yesterday
Reply by Dave Geiling

Hoisting via hub shaft (Jabiru 3300 G2) ZCH650B

I have looked at the issue (hoisting the mounted Jabiru 3300 G2 on my Zenith CH650B from every angle and have found a great spot to loop a…

Started by Harley Myler

4 Apr 20
Reply by Harley Myler

Gen 1 upgrading to new Gen 4

Hi  I have a Gen 1 3300 with 1 inch extension inside a  Jab USA FWF cowling set up. Does  anyone know if the set up is the same and I won't…

Started by Chris Sinfield

4 Apr 14
Reply by John Austin

Dual Throttle -- what's next?

Not quite sure where to go with this. Is the dual-throttle set-up on the wrong side of the FW? The cabin side has lots of room for it. 

Started by Harley Myler

6 Apr 12
Reply by Harley Myler

Jabiru 3300 gen4 & EarthX Batt - Overvoltage Module

Wrestling with the wiring octopus - the EarthX install manual states "EarthX requires having automatic over-voltage protection (crowbar) fo…

Started by James Nichols

6 Apr 5
Reply by Harley Myler

Air filter box location

I'm installing a Zenith FWF kit for my Jabiru.  I'm trying to figure out the best location and orientation for the air filter box.  Could s…

Started by Dan Dempsey

9 Apr 5
Reply by Tim Juhl

Is a Facet Boost pump needed on 750?

Getting ready to install Jabiru 3300 on my 750 STOL.  Given that the motor has a mechanical fuel pump, is the electric Facet boost pump nee…

Started by Grant G Ziebell

7 Apr 3
Reply by John Burns

Fuel Filter

Jabiru recommends a NAPA 3001 plastic fuel filter.  My question, where to mount it?  My Zodiac fuel system pipes fuel first to the selector…

Started by Tim Juhl

6 Mar 15
Reply by Tim Juhl

Oil pressure at startup & oil filter leakdown

For some time now I have noticed that my 3300 Gen 4 seems to take an inordinately long time ( in excess of 30 seconds or more at times) to…

Started by Grant G Ziebell

9 Mar 14
Reply by John Austin

Prop Position

On my Champ the engine stops in a position that puts the left-hand blade of my wood prop (when facing) raised at about a 45° angle.  That i…

Started by Tim Juhl

2 Mar 12
Reply by Tim Juhl

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