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 Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:44 am Post subject: how do you like your engine? |
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Time: 04:12:20 PM PST US
From: "Robert L. Stone" <rstone4(at)hot.rr.com (rstone4(at)hot.rr.com)>
Hi Fred, I am building an XL and plan on using the Jabiru 3300 engine. I
just was wondering what you think of this engine.
Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx
++ Robert, I'm sure if you ask that question of other builders using other engines their answer will be glowing as well unless they've have had an on-going problem.
My Jabiru 3300 engine is the newest issue with hydraulic valve lifters and several other updates. I worked a trade deal with Pete Krotje of Jabiru USA when he needed a 3300 engine to overhaul for his engine seminar. I couldn't be more impressed and satisfied. Besides the great performance, installation is easy and un-cluttered and I get nice comments regularly about "the way it sounds!".
Rather than the usual comments you'd expect from your question, perhaps a few comments not normally offered might give you some new thoughts on which engine to choose for your aircraft.
My first comment pertains to the 601 HDS series, NOT the newer XL series, so read accordingly. The weight of the Jabiru 3300 has worked out to give me the most "optimal" CG position I could have on my 601 HDS. This ideal CG along with other factors allows my HDS to meet the stall specification of the sport pilot category. My aircraft is registered as an experimental, but since it meets the requirements of the sport category, private pilot licensed guys such as myself can fly it in that category without a 3rd class medical if need be.... Heavier engines typically won't allow the HDS series to meet the stall requirements of the sport category. The lighter weight also allows me to carry heavier passengers and more fuel and baggage within my CG range and gross weight limits.
Before selecting your engine, I suggest that you check with several insurance companies to see if they will cover you on "first flight", and find out if you will be penalized with high premiums thereafter because the insurance company has determined a less than sparkling history regarding certain engines. Several builders that I have talked to found out upon completion that the insurance companies wouldn't cover them on first flight because of their engine choice, and thereafter had to pay very large premiums. Some builders said they weren't covered for a lengthy number of flight hours before the insurance would kick in.
There is a very large selection of nice engines to choose from for your 601 XL. If you find that the one you have your eye on has a good reliability track record, is complimentary to your CG range, and insurance companies will cover you from first flight on without high premiums..... You'll more than likely be very happy with your choice.
Tail winds to all...
Fred Hulen
++ I receive the Zenith list only once a day (digest form), so pardon my delay in answering.
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