Jabiru Aircraft will exhibit two new aircraft built in anticipation of the new MOSAIC regulations on display at the Australian International Airshow next week.
The J230M single and J432M twin have both been introduced ahead of the Modernisation of Special Airworthiness Category (MOSAIC) rules due to be released in the USA by the end of the year.
Jabiru also announced a J430M, but won't have an example on their Avalon stand.
MOSAIC–also known as CFR Part 22–will redefine the Light Sport Aircraft and permit new performance envelopes and technologies currently denied LSAs by regulation or weight limits.
The J230M and J430M will have maximum take-off weights of 760 kg, which will enable them to be registered with RAAus under the new Group G aircraft category.
"The J230M is available immediately and complies with the current Light Sport Aircraft requirements," a company announcement released this week states, "however, Jabiru will provide an updated Certificate of Airworthiness to allow up to an additional 160 kg of usable payload once the MOSAIC requirements are in place.
"At that time, the J430M will be available as a factory built LSA and the J230M will be upgradeable to a J430M. Re-issue of the CoA will require the aircraft to be returned to the factory and the owner to demonstrate that the aircraft is unmodified and has been maintained and operated strictly in accordance with Jabiru requirements."
Jabiru has upgraded the J230M cockpit to take advantage of developments in technology to improve the efficiency and comfort of the crew. Images released by the company show a single centre stick rather than the Y shape that has characterised the Jabiru control column.
The new panel layout is designed to enable new technology to be fitted in the future, and the example destined for Avalon, 23-7476, features a Dynon 10" HDX, an embedded iPad mini and the latest Microair T3000 skySuite instruments.
Although Jabiru first flew a twin in 2013, the impending MOSAIC rules have prompted the company to resurrect the design.
Powered by two Jabiru Gen4 2200 motors, the J432M cruises at 125 KTAS and is offered with a ballistic parachute.
The J432M has 95% commonality of part with the current Jabiru fleet, which the company believes will make maintenance easier and more efficient because spares are already stocked at Bundaberg.
Jabiru is offering the J432M as a home-build kit now, with factory-built models available once Part 22 is implemented.