Jabiru J230 Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
The Jabiru J230 is a roomy, composite high-wing two-seater — the longer-range, higher-gross member of Jabiru's two-seat line. Economical to run on its Jabiru engine, practical and comfortable, it is a popular trainer and tourer available both factory-built (LSA) and as a kit, with a strong following in many markets.
1 used Jabiru J230 aircraft for sale in Australia · 2-seat · Reference price ~$85,000 ($55,000–$140,000) · updated 4 days ago
Jabiru J230 Specifications
Model specThe Jabiru J230 is a 2-seat light sport with a cruise speed of 120 kt (222 km/h), a range of 650 nm (1,204 km), and a useful load of 600 lbs (272 kg).
Jabiru J230 for Sale
Jabiru J230 asking prices range from $60,115 to $60,115, with a median of $60,115 (market reference $85,000).
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Jabiru J230 Price & Cost
How much does a Jabiru J230 cost? Used J230 prices: from $60K; market reference $85K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Jabiru J230
Buying a Jabiru J230 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Jabiru J230
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Jabiru J230 Inventory by Country
| Australia | 1 |
| United States | 1 |
Jabiru J230 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 2 |
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
Jabiru J230 by Decade
| 2010s | 1 |
Jabiru J230 Safety Record
Across all J230 variants, 3 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2009–2018. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
3
Total Events
3
Incidents
0
Serious
0
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2018 | Center, TX | Incident | The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. |
| Aug 18, 2009 | Reno, NV | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control throughout the takeoff roll. |
| May 24, 2009 | Delavan, WI | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of… |
NTSB records 2009–2018. Includes all Jabiru J230 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.