Jabiru UL-430
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Summary
Exceptional Jabiru UL-430 (£14k), fast & fun. Always hangared, superb paint, recent rudder/brake upgrades. Engine replaced at 933hrs, now just 254hrs with larger carb, Hercules prop, and carb heater. Cruises 90kts at 13-14lts/hr. Equipped with 8.33khz radio, transponder, strobes. Permitted to 2026. Includes extensive tools & spares. Ready for discerning pilot at Membury.
Description
Fast, and fun to fly.
Price reduced again!!!
This aircraft is a bargain at this price. It would be hard to do better!
Syndicate of 14 years is moving on.
Always hangared, the aircraft is based near Swindon, at Membury.
An all weather airfield, with two tarmac runways, and three grass runways. Ideal Hangarage.
Jabiru UL430 - PFA 274A-13356 - October 1999.
Kit built but completed by ST Aviation.
Superb Murray Flint paintwork.
Full Height Rudder conversion by Skycraft in 2012.
Complete with Lighter Spec brake overhaul (discs, pads and calipers)
Defective windscreen surround fully rectified by Targett at Nympsfield in 2023 (at great cost!)
Airframe currently has 954hrs.
Engine replaced at aircraft 933hrs with engine supplied by Dave Almey at Skycraft.
No 22A3446, with larger 40mm carb, at just 240 hrs, after precautionary overhaul.
Hercules 58x38 prop fitted at aircraft 925hrs.
Noticeable improvement on the Jab prop.
Dual power electric ice-away carburetor heater fitted for carefree flying.
Engine currently at just 261hrs, after annual service, with oil and filter change, etc.
Cruise at 90knt with usual Jabiru economy of 13-14lts/hr.
65 Litre tank lining restricts fuel to Avgas.
I'm told that an upgraded tank may be available for £750
Usual basic instrumentation and kit
Panel Radio:- Icom IC-A220T 8.33khz
Panel Transponder:- Garmin GTX320 (Charlie)
Strobes top and bottom for good visibility.
Annual Permit signed off 22/05/26 for 30/05/2027
Weight and balance carried out 20/04/2024
(Maximum occupant weight is 86Kg, as are all microlights!)
Complete set of tools and spares.
Spanners, Torque wrenches with sockets, Cylinder Leak down Tester, etc.
Tyres and tubes. New high crank Odyssey PC625 battery as spare.
Boxes full of bits, nuts, etc.
Any Inspection welcome, but no more time wasters, please.