Solid handling with unparalleled comfort and safety, the J230-D is the premier Light Sport Aircraft. Providing a predictable and comfortable flying experience, the J230-D is designed for recreational fliers looking for their next stable cross-country aircraft.
The 120-horsepower, 6-cylinder direct-drive, Jabiru 3300 engine offers more power, better power to weight ratio and smoother operation than traditional aircraft engines and feature the latest Jabiru safety enhancements.
Its full “human-size” third door is large enough for people to enter, which makes loading your large dogs, camping gear, or golf clubs into the spacious cargo area effortless.
Any A&P or LSRM can service the 2,000 hour TBO engine, and all the service manuals are available online, at no charge. Simple. Economical.
Beginning with being FAA NextGen compliant, all aircraft are Night VFR equipped and safety engineered with the Occupant Protection Capsule designed specifically to protect the pilot and passenger. Complementing the OPC are the Six Large Side Windows in addition to the front Windscreen, offerring unparralled visability.
Advanced integration of the Garmin suite of avionics begins with the Garmin 10” G3X Touch Display system, Flight Director, Auto Pilot, Synthetic Vision, Traffic and Weather On-Screen, Auto Level, Smart Glide, TargetTrend, TerminalTraffic, and AutoSquawk Technology.
Wing Loading @ 1320 lbs….………..…12.8 lbs/sq ft
Cabin Width .………………………………………….. 45”
Baggage Weight Capacity….…………………200 lbs
Aircraft Empty Weight (typical)……………850 lbs
Maximum Gross Weight..….…….………….1320 lbs
Load Factor..…+4.0/-2.0 tested (+7.0/ -3.5 G tested)
Engine…………….…..Jabiru 3300 6-cylinder, 120hp
Engine Horsepower.…………………120 @ 3300 rpm
Cruise Speed ……………….……….….……….120 KTAS
VNE (never exceed).….……….…….………..140 KIAS
Stall Speed, Full Flaps…………………….……40 KCAS
Stall Speed, Flaps Up…………..……………….45 KCAS
Climb Rate ………………………………..……..1,000 fpm
Service Ceiling……..….…….….…..….………..15,000 ft
Max Crosswind Component……..…………….14 kts
Avg. Fuel Consumption, Cruise………………5.5 gph
Fuel Capacity/Type………….……………36 gal/100LL
Airframe Construction………..Fiberglass Composite
