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Jabiru Aircraft
Model: J170-D
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
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28th February 2020
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Record of Manual Revisions
This manualis revised as acomplete document. All pages mustdisplay thesamerevisionnumber.
Revision Notes:
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Initial Issue
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Layout revised as per ASTM F2746 - 12
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Omissions and Errors corrected
Amplified Emergency Procedure added
Minimum Take-off Oil temp corrected to be 40oC (104oF)
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Note added to section 8.6
Oil spec changed to SAE J-1899 (MIL-L-22851 obsolete)
Add reference to JEM0002 in section 4.6.9
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Fuel pressure max limit changed (section 2.7)
Add header tank fuel volume (section 6.1)
Extra Warning against oil & fuel additives (section 8.6)
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𝑂added to terminology (section 0.5)
Cruise power adjusted (Section 4.6.9)
Charging system procedures amplified (sections 3.3.5, 3.4.7 & 4.6.3).
PO Box (section 0.2)
Standards List (section 0.4)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 0-7
0.1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK.............................................. 0-7
0.2 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION............................................... 0-7
0.3 MANUFACTURER DETAILS......................................................... 0-8
0.4 STANDARDS LIST......................................................................... 0-8
0.5 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY................... 0-9
0.6 USE OF METRIC/IMPERIAL UNITS............................................ 0-14
0.7 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS &NOTES ............................................ 0-14
1. GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................... 1-15
1.1 LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT NOTIFICATION ................................ 1-15
1.2 ABOUT THE JABIRU J170-D....................................................... 1-16
1.3 OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITES................................. 1-17
1.4 J170-D PERFORMANCE &SPECIFICATION SUMMARY.......... 1-17
2. LIMITATIONS.................................................................................... 2-18
2.1 AIRSPEED LIMITS....................................................................... 2-18
2.1.1 ASI Markings:......................................................................................2-18
2.2 AIRCRAFT SERVICE CEILING ................................................... 2-18
2.3 LIMIT LOAD FACTORS ............................................................... 2-19
2.4 FLIGHT OPERATION LIMITATIONS........................................... 2-19
2.5 FUEL............................................................................................ 2-19
2.6 FUEL GAUGES (WHERE EQUIPPED).............................................. 2-19
2.7 POWERPLANT LIMITATIONS..................................................... 2-19
2.8 CROSSWIND............................................................................... 2-20
2.9 OTHER CLIMATIC RESTRICTIONS ........................................... 2-20
2.10 KINDS OF OPERATION .............................................................. 2-20
2.11 POWER GENERATION SYSTEM LIMITATIONS........................ 2-20
2.12 OTHER LIMITATIONS ................................................................. 2-20
3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ......................................................... 3-21
3.1 AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS........................ 3-21
3.2 CARBURETTOR ICING............................................................... 3-22
3.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECK LISTS ........................... 3-23
3.3.1 Engine Failures....................................................................................3-23
3.3.2 Airstart & Limitations..........................................................................3-24
3.3.3 Forced Landings..................................................................................3-25
3.3.4 Engine Fires On Ground......................................................................3-25
3.3.5 Other Emergencies...............................................................................3-27

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3.4 AMPLIFIED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.................................3-31
3.4.1 Fuel Gauges / Low Level warning Light (where equipped) ................ 3-31
3.4.2 Engine Failure..................................................................................... 3-31
3.4.3 Forced Landings ................................................................................. 3-31
3.4.4 Ditching............................................................................................... 3-32
3.4.5 Fires .................................................................................................... 3-32
3.4.6 Rough Engine/Loss of Power .............................................................. 3-32
3.4.7 Electrical Systems Malfunctions.......................................................... 3-33
4. NORMAL PROCEDURES..................................................................4-34
4.1 GENERAL.....................................................................................4-34
4.2 SPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION.........................................4-34
4.3 BEST ANGLE OF CLIMB SPEED.................................................4-34
4.4 BEST RATE OF CLIMB SPEED....................................................4-34
4.5 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION...........................................................4-35
NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LISTS................................................4-38
4.5.1 Before Starting Engine........................................................................ 4-38
4.5.2 Starting Engine - Cold......................................................................... 4-38
4.5.3 Taxiing................................................................................................. 4-38
4.5.4 Before Take-Off................................................................................... 4-39
4.5.5 Take-Off............................................................................................... 4-39
4.5.6 Initial Climb ........................................................................................ 4-39
4.5.7 Cruise.................................................................................................. 4-40
4.5.8 Descent................................................................................................ 4-40
4.5.9 Before Landing (and flight below 1000ft AGL)................................... 4-40
4.5.10 Normal Landing............................................................................... 4-40
4.5.11 Baulked Landing .............................................................................. 4-40
4.5.12 After Landing/Securing.................................................................... 4-40
4.6 AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES.........................................................4-41
4.6.1 Preflight Inspection............................................................................. 4-41
4.6.2 Electric Fuel Gauges (where equipped):............................................. 4-41
4.6.3 Starting Engine.................................................................................... 4-41
4.6.4 Taxiing................................................................................................. 4-42
4.6.5 Engine Management –Ground Running............................................. 4-42
4.6.6 ................................................................................................................. 4-42
4.6.7 Take-Off............................................................................................... 4-43
4.6.8 Climb................................................................................................... 4-43
4.6.9 Cruise.................................................................................................. 4-43
4.6.10 Stalls................................................................................................. 4-43
4.6.11 Approach and Landing..................................................................... 4-44
4.6.12 Cross Wind Landing......................................................................... 4-44

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4.6.13 Baulked Landing...............................................................................4-44
4.6.14 Flight Over Water.............................................................................4-44
4.7 ADVANCED PROCEDURES............................................................... 4-44
4.7.1 Short Field Take-Off ............................................................................4-45
4.7.2 Short Field Landing.............................................................................4-46
4.7.3 Soft Field Take-Off...............................................................................4-46
4.7.4 Soft Field Landing................................................................................4-47
4.7.5 Crosswind Take-Off .............................................................................4-48
4.7.6 Crosswind Landing –“Wing Low” Method ........................................4-48
4.7.7 Crosswind Landing –“Crab” Method.................................................4-49
4.7.8 S-Turns.................................................................................................4-50
4.7.9 Side Slips..............................................................................................4-50
5. PERFORMANCE............................................................................... 5-51
5.1 TAKE OFF AND LANDING DISTANCES..................................... 5-51
5.2 RATE OF CLIMB.......................................................................... 5-51
5.3 CRUISE SPEEDS /RPM /FUEL CONSUMPTION...................... 5-51
5.4 AIRSPEED INDICATOR SYSTEM CALIBRATION ................................... 5-52
6. WEIGHT AND BALANCE INFORMATION....................................... 6-52
6.1 CG RANGE .................................................................................. 6-52
6.2 BAGGAGE ZONES ........................................................................... 6-54
6.3 MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST ...................................................... 6-55
6.4 AIRCRAFT WEIGHT DATA.......................................................... 6-57
6.5 TRIM SHEETS ............................................................................. 6-60
6.5.1 Index Units...........................................................................................6-60
6.5.2 Calculate Aircraft Weights...................................................................6-60
6.5.3 Calculating the Operating CG Locations ............................................6-61
6.5.4 Allowable Loading Conditions.............................................................6-61
7. DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS.............................. 7-64
7.1 GENERAL.................................................................................... 7-64
7.2 AIRFRAME................................................................................... 7-65
7.3 FLIGHT CONTROLS.................................................................... 7-65
7.4 INSTRUMENT PANEL................................................................. 7-65
7.5 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS.............................................................. 7-66
7.5.1 Powerplant Instrument Markings ........................................................7-66
7.5.2 ASI markings........................................................................................7-67
7.5.3 EFIS & EMS LIMITATIONS DISPLAY ...............................................7-67
7.5.4 Required EFIS limitation displays:......................................................7-67
7.5.5 Required EMS Displays:......................................................................7-67

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7.6 ENGINE...........................................................................................7-67
7.7 PROPELLER ....................................................................................7-68
7.7.1 Jabiru Fixed Pitch Wooden Propeller................................................. 7-68
7.7.2 Jabiru Fixed Pitch Composite Scimitar Propeller .............................. 7-68
7.8 PLACARDS...................................................................................7-69
7.8.1 Cockpit Placards General................................................................... 7-69
7.8.2 Cockpit Controls ................................................................................. 7-71
7.8.3 External Fuselage ............................................................................... 7-72
8. HANDLING AND SERVICING ...........................................................8-74
8.1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................8-74
8.2 GROUND HANDLING –TAXIING.................................................8-74
8.3 TOWING INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................8-75
8.4 SECURING THE AIRCRAFT................................................................8-75
8.4.1 TIE-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................. 8-75
8.4.2 Control Locks...................................................................................... 8-75
8.4.3 Security................................................................................................ 8-75
8.5 SERVICING ..................................................................................8-76
8.5.1 Fuelling ............................................................................................... 8-76
8.5.2 Fuelling –Alcohol Content Test.......................................................... 8-77
8.5.3 Engine Oil ........................................................................................... 8-77
8.6 APPROVED FUEL GRADES &SPECIFICATIONS......................8-78
8.6.1 Fuel Containing Alcohol..................................................................... 8-79
8.7 APPROVED OIL GRADES &SPECIFICATIONS .........................8-79
8.7.1 Engine Oil Viscosity Grade:................................................................ 8-79
8.8 BRAKES........................................................................................8-80
8.9 CLEANING &CARE......................................................................8-80
9. SUPPLEMENTS.................................................................................9-81
9.1 FLIGHT TRAINING SUPPLMENT ................................................9-81
9.2 INFORMATION FOR THE OWNER..............................................9-82
9.2.1 IMPROVEMENTS OR CORRECTIONS ............................................. 9-82
9.2.2 CONTINUED OPERATIONAL SAFETY REPORTING...................... 9-83
9.2.3 OWNER CHANGE OF ADDRESS NOTICE....................................... 9-83
9.3 SUPPLEMENTS ...........................................................................9-84
9.4 LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS –JABIRU AIRCRAFT SUPPLEMENTS..9-
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0. INTRODUCTION
0.1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
The POH handbook consists of the following:
Basic POH
The basic POH provides all the information, procedures and limitations required to operate the
aircraft as a Light Sport Aircraft. This basic POH is applicable to all Jabiru J170-D Aircraft.
The operating procedures presented herein are the result of Jabiru Aircraft’s knowledge and
experience gained up to the date of issue of this handbook. The handbook may be used for
operational purposes only if kept in a fully amended state. It contains all the information considered
necessary to safely operate the aircraft.
The operator must be thoroughly familiar with the aircraft and the contents of this handbook before
initial operation. Thereafter the handbook should be reviewed periodically to enable the operator
to maintain the highest level of familiarity with the aircraft, itscontrols and recommended operating
procedures.
This POH also includes the information required of the Flight Training Supplement: there is no
separate FTS for the J170-D.
Supplements
Self contained supplements are provided in Section 9 of the POH to provide details andprocedures
associated with the fitment of specified optional and special purpose equipment. Supplements are
specific to the particular aircraft S/No. displayed on their title page.
Amendments
This manual is revised as a complete document. When a new issue of the manual becomes
available operators must transfer the aircraft-specific data (such as aircraft weight and balance
information and supplements) to the new manual. The old manual must not be used for further
operation of the aircraft.
Operators must then familiarise themselves with the new revision of the manual. Those sections
of the manual which have been revised are shown with red text.
0.2 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
The following manuals are required for correct operation & maintenance ofthe Jabiru J170-D. The
current revisions are available free of charge from the Jabiru Aircraft website www.jabiru.net.au :
- Pilot’s Operating Handbook
- Aircraft Technical Manual (incorporating Propeller Maintenance Manual)
- Engine Maintenance Manual
- Engine Overhaul Manual

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In addition, the operator and maintainer must be aware of all current supplemental service
information issued by Jabiru Aircraft –again, the latest revisions are available from the Jabiru
Aircraft website. These documents include:
- Service Bulletins
- LSA Safety Directives
- Service Letters
Finally, operators and maintainers must be aware of any requirements issued by Airworthiness
Authorities and available from their respective web sites:
- Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
- Recreational Airworthiness Notice issued by Recreational Aviation Australia
0.3 MANUFACTURER DETAILS
Jabiru Aircraft P/L
PO Box 5792
Bundaberg West,
QLD 4670
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]t.au
Street Address: Jabiru Aircraft
5 Squadron Drive
Hinkler Airport,
Bundaberg
QLD 4670
0.4 STANDARDS LIST
Design & Performance The Jabiru J170-D has been designed to comply with the
requirements of ASTM F224.
Quality Assurance The Jabiru J170-D has been constructed under a Quality System
meeting the requirements of ASTM F2279.
Continued Airworthiness The continued airworthiness of the J170-D is monitored by Jabiru
Aircraft P/L in accordance with the requirements of ASTM F3198.
POH This POH has been prepared to comply with the requirements of
ASTM F2746.

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0.5 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
AAmpere
AGL Above Ground Level
AMSL Above Mean Sea Level
AVGAS Aviation Gasoline
BHP Brake Horse Power
CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Australia)
CAO Civil Aviation Order (Australia)
CAR Civil Aviation Regulation (Australia)
°CDegrees Celsius
CHT Cylinder Head Temperature
cm Centimetre, centimetres
DC Direct Current
FAA Federal Aviation Administration (USA)
°FDegrees Fahrenheit
FAR Federal Aviation Regulation (USA)
FTS Flight Training Supplement
ft Foot, feet
ft/min Feet per minute
gAcceleration due to gravity
Gal Gallon
hPa Hectopascal, hectopascals
HF High Frequency
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
IMC Instrument Meteorological Conditions
in Inch, inches
in Hg Inches of mercury
in lbs Inch pounds
ISA International Standard Atmosphere
kg Kilogram
kg/l Kilogram per litre
kHz Kilohertz
kts, K Knots
kPa Kilopascals
kW Kilowatt, kilowatts
lLitre, litres
lb Pound, pounds
LH Left hand

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LHS Left hand side
mMetre
m2Square metre
m3Cubic metre
mA Milli ampere
MAC Mean Aerodynamic Chord
max Maximum
MHz Megahertz
mm Millimetre
min Minimum or minute
MOGAS Automotive Fuel
nm Nautical mile, nautical miles
OAT Outside Air Temperature
PAX Passenger
POH Pilots Operating Handbook
PROP Propeller
psi Pounds per square inch
QTY Quantity
qts Quarts
RH Right Hand
RHS Right Hand Side
RON Fuel Octane Rating Scale (Research Octane Number)
RPM Revolutions per minute
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
sec Seconds
SQ Square
STBY Standby
TBO Time between overhauls
T/O Take Off
U/S Unserviceable
USG US Gallon
US Gal US Gallon
VVolts
VFR Visual Flight Rules
VHF Very High Frequency
VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions
General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols