Kitplane Engines - Jabiru 3300

The next engine discussed today in my coverage of Kitplane engine choices is the Jabiru 3300.  The Jabiru 3300 is a six-cylinder direct-drive air-cooled engine from Jabiru Aircraft Pty. Ltd. (Australia).  This engine is designed to run on AVGAS 100LL or Auto Gas 91 Octane Minimum.  The Jabiru 3300 has gained in popularity with builders due to rated power of 120 hp @ 3300 RPM (107 hp @ 2750 RPM).  The Jabiru 3300 is a very smooth running engine which takes advantage of the inherent dynamic benefits of 6 cylinders (as compared to many of the 4 cylinder engine choices).  Good power and smooth operation make this 3300 a smart choice.

Jabiru 3300 Details and Highlights as follows;



ENGINE DETAILS: JABIRU 3300

• Four Stroke, 3300cc (200 cubic inches)
• 6 Cylinder Horizontally Opposed
• Weight: 180 lbs. (81 kg.) incl. Exhaust, Carburetor, Starter Motor, Alternator & Ignition System & Accessory pack.
• Machined Aluminum Alloy Crankcase
• Overhead Valves (OHV) - Push Rod Operated
• Wet Sump Lubrication
• Direct Propeller Drive (no reduction unit)
• Dual Transistorized Magneto Ignition
• Alternator - 20 Amp
• Electric Starter
• Mechanical Fuel Pump
• Naturally Aspirated - One Pressure Compensating Carburetor
• Engine TBO - 2000 Hours
• Engine Case and Internal Parts Are Machined From Solid Bar or Aluminum Billet
• Ignition - Dual Separate Magnetos With Redundant Distributors and Plugs
• No Points Used - No Battery Power is Required For Operation

I have several videos below so you can get a real life look at the sharp looking Jabiru 3300;


Great Jabiru 3300 Instalation video -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhKkKoZvASM&feature=related


Zenith CH 750 takeoff with Jabiru 3300 power -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp5qW1p8aMQ&feature=related

Rans S-19 with Jabiru 3300 power -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CNcDxd-YBc



Reference Section -


Jabiru Factory - http://www.jabiru.net.au/

USA East Distribution and Support - http://www.usjabiru.com/3300.html

USA West Distribution and Support - http://www.jabirupacific.com/specs/3300.htm