Aerobatic aircraft 330LX

single-enginepiston enginetandem

Overview
The EXTRA 330LX is a two-seat tandem low-wing aerobatic monoplane with conventional tailwheel landing gear, engineered for competition flying and advanced aerobatic instruction.

Performance & Role
Competition-capable, two-seat aerobatic aircraft ideal for contest flying and aerobatic schools:

• Optimized for high-g maneuvers and precision aerobatics
• Suitable for two-pilot training and competition sorties

AIRFRAME

• Carbon fiber wing assembly with integral fuel tank
• Carbon composite empennage structure
• Fuselage assembly in steel (1.7734)
• Steerable lightweight tailwheel
• Fiberglass landing gear spring
• Two-seat bubble canopy
• Carbon pushrods
• Titanium firewall

POWERPLANT AND PROPELLER

• Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A, 315 hp, 6-cylinder engine
• Muehlbauer MTV 9-B-C/C198-25, 3-blade propeller
• Two fuel pumps (1 engine-driven, 1 electric)
• Gomolzig 6-in-1 exhaust system
• Single oil cooler system
• Electric starter

COCKPIT

• Manually adjustable rudder pedals with differential toe brakes
• Contour-molded composite seats; front fixed, rear adjustable
• Front and rear Hooker safety harnesses with ratchet
• Bezel-operated ventilation: 2 front and 2 rear vents

SYSTEMS

• Dual fuel pumps (engine-driven + electric)
• Strobe and navigation lights at wing tips
• Electric stall warning system
• Pitot-static system drain
• Trickle charger socket
• 65 A alternator and 12 V battery

STANDARD PANEL EQUIPMENT

• Airspeed indicator (kts)
• Altimeter (ft, inHg/hPa)
• Mechanical accelerometer
• Magnetic compass
• Slip and skid indicator (with holder if required)
• Digital RPM indicator
• Analog fuel gauges
• Analog CHT/EGT, oil pressure and oil temperature gauges
• Digital V/A indicator

TECHNICAL DATA — Aircraft dimensions
Wingspan: 26.3 ft / 8.0 m
Length: 22.8 ft / 6.9 m
Height: 8.6 ft / 2.6 m
Wing area: 115.2 ft2 / 10.7 m2
FAA / EASA certified load factor: +/- 10 g

TECHNICAL DATA — Airspeeds
Never exceed speed (Vne): 220 kts
Maneuvering speed (Va) (acro): 158 kts
Stall speed at 1,808 lbs / 820 kg (Vs): 55 kts
Stall speed at 2,095 lbs / 950 kg (Vs): 60 kts

TECHNICAL DATA — Weights
Typical equipped empty weight: 1,455 lbs / 660 kg
MTOW normal category (+6/-3 g): 2,095 lbs / 950 kg
MTOW two-pilot acro (+8/-8 g): 1,918 lbs / 870 kg
MTOW single-pilot acro (+10/-10 g): 1,808 lbs / 820 kg

TECHNICAL DATA — Fuel
Total capacity: 49.9 gal / 189 l
Usable fuel: 49.4 gal / 187 l
Usable fuel – acro tanks only: 17.7 gal / 67 l

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: 330LX
• Brand: EXTRA
• Configuration: Two-seat tandem, low-wing aerobatic monoplane (taildragger)
• Primary structure: Carbon fiber wings, carbon composite empennage, steel fuselage assembly
• Engine: Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A, 315 hp
• Propeller: Muehlbauer MTV 9-B-C/C198-25, 3-blade
• Firewall: Titanium
• Landing gear: Fiberglass landing gear spring, steerable tailwheel
• Fuel system: Integral wing tank, two fuel pumps (engine-driven + electric)
• Typical empty weight: 1,455 lbs / 660 kg
• MTOW (normal): 2,095 lbs / 950 kg
• Load factor certification: +/- 10 g
• Vne: 220 kts; Va (acro): 158 kts
• Stall speeds: 55 kts (at 1,808 lbs), 60 kts (at 2,095 lbs)
• Fuel capacity (total/usable): 49.9 gal / 49.4 gal (189 l / 187 l)