Arrow 1000
Arrow 1000 | |
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Type | Two-stroke aircraft engine |
National origin | Italy |
Manufacturer | Arrow SNC |
The Arrow 1000 is a four-cylinder, horizontally opposed, two-stroke, single- or dual-ignition, aircraft engine that was designed for float-equipped ultralight aircraft by Arrow SNC of Italy.[1][2]
The Arrow family of engines are modular in design and share the same pistons, cylinders and gearboxes assembled around different crankcase designs, giving one-, two- or four-cylinder engines.[1] Arrow engines are no longer in production.
Development
The 1000 is a conventional four-cylinder engine that weighs 145 lb (66 kg). The engine features single or optional dual ignition, reed valve induction, free air cooling, tuned exhaust system, slide venturi-type Bing carburetors, fuel pump, Nikasil cylinder coatings. The engine was offered with a gearbox reduction system that included a one-way clutch. Starting is electric starter with no provision for a recoil starter.[1]
The 1000 produces 100 hp (75 kW), runs on premium unleaded auto fuel and has a recommended time between overhaul of 300 hours.[1][2]
The tuned exhaust supplied with the engine has been criticized as "cumbersome" and needing modification to fit most aircraft.[1]
Specifications (Arrow 1000)
Data from Cliche[1]
General characteristics
- Type: Four-cylinder, horizontally opposed two-stroke aircraft engine
- Displacement: 1000 cc (61.02 cu in)
- Dry weight: 145 lb (66 kg)
Components
- Valvetrain: reed valve
- Oil system: premixed oil and fuel
- Cooling system: air-cooled
- Reduction gear: gearbox
Performance
- Power output: 100 hp (75 kW)
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page G-1 Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
- ^ a b Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 70. BAI Communications. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1