KR> Jabiru 3300

2011-08-25 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>I have just had an email from the cheif engineer of the LAA and he has >refused to let us use a Jabiru 3300 in a KR2S because he says it is too >powerful! >Has anyone got any stress data that I can hit him back with? >Peter Drake >++

KR> Jabiru 3300

2011-08-25 Thread Tony King
Jabiru engines seem to have a pretty mixed reputation in Aus. During a factory tour at Brumby Aircraft (Australian designed and built certified LSA) last year I spoke with the senior engineer about their experience. He told me they had delivered 10 aircraft with Jabiru 3300's and 3 had major fail

KR> Jabiru 3300

2011-08-25 Thread Vaughan Thomas
I dont understand the "excess" power thing, but down under ( New Zealand), the Jabarus are treated as a bad joke, beautiful , light, have the grunt sure. But how many issues do they have? valve & head failures, (known to have dropped valves through pistons) causing engine outs, probably the wos

KR> Jabiru 3300

2011-08-25 Thread phil brookman
that seems on the face of it ridiculous powerfull and what would that cause . what effects does he think will happen phill From: Peter Drake To: KRnet Sent: Thu, August 25, 2011 5:19:16 PM Subject: Re: KR> Jabiru 3300 Hi I have just had an ema

KR> Jabiru 3300

2011-08-25 Thread Peter Drake
Hi I have just had an email from the cheif engineer of the LAA and he has refused to let us use a Jabiru 3300 in a KR2S because he says it is too powerful! Has anyone got any stress data that I can hit him back with? A frustrated Peter Drake Hereford UK - Original Message - From: "Pet