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Arrow 1000

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Arrow 1000
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

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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)

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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

Performance

  • Power output: 100 hp (75 kW)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ a b Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 70. BAI Communications. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1