Re: seeking first hand Jabiru 3300 opinions


"Russell Duffy" <keep@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Greetings,
>
> The subject pretty much says it all. I'm looking to hear from those who
> are flying a 3300 Jabiru engine. I've heard that there were some problems
> in the early days, but I was told that since about 2002, the engines have
> been working very well, with no problems. Can anyone confirm or deny
> this? Again, I'm most interested in first hand info, from people who are
> actually flying the engine.
>
> Thanks,
> Rusty

I have an acquaintance who has the 3300 on his Sonex. He has approximately
100 trouble-free hours on it. On the other hand, he installed an Aero-Carb
on it, and had lots 'o problems with it before he repaced it with the stock
carb...

You might try googling the Sonex board. I'd guess it probably has the
easiest to corral group of 3300 flyers. You may have to join to browse the
messages.

KB


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