2023 Arion LIGHTNING XS
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
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IFRDescription
2023 ARION LIGHTNING XS For Sale in Orlando, Florida Brand New Build! Arion Lightning XS! - Full Garmin Suite including Garmin Autopilot, Titan Continental X370 195hp Engine. Custom House of Kolor Paint! Custom Interior. This is the highest spec'd Lightning XS ever built! Took 2 years to build. Plans changed for the owner.
Engine
Continental Titan 10X370 - 195hp - Fuel Injected
Propeller
Sensenich 2 Blade Composite Propeller Ground Adjustable
Interior
Custom Interior - 2 tone faux leather with embroidery Interior Heat Kit
Exterior
Custom House of Kolor Exterior Paint Speed Fairings
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Premier Flight Solutions
controller.com
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$215,000
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Orlando, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Arion LIGHTNING XS
This 2023 Arion LIGHTNING XS (N139J) is a 2-seat experimental / homebuilt with 70 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $215,000.
The LIGHTNING XS cruises at 150 kts (278 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 6 GPH (23 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $37/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Arion LIGHTNING XS — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N139J.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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