Arrow 250 Explained

The Arrow 250 is a family of single-cylinder, two-stroke, single- or dual-ignition aircraft engines that were designed for 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. Arrow engines are no longer in production.

Development

The 250 is a conventional single-cylinder engine that weighs only 130NaN0. The engine features single- or optional dual-ignition, reed valve induction, free air cooling, tuned exhaust system, a slide venturi-type Bing carburetor, 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.

The tuned exhaust supplied with the engine has been criticized as "cumbersome" and needing modification to fit most aircraft.

Variants

250
  • Gasoline aircraft engine, 340NaN0. Out of production.
    270 AC
  • Gasoline aircraft engine, 350NaN0 at 6800 rpm, weight 13.21NaN1 with carburetor, alternator, fuel pump and starter. Out of production.

    Notes and References

    1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page G-1 Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.
    2. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 70. BAI Communications.