Auster AircraftCertified · Fixed-wing · United Kingdom
J-2 Arrow
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 75 hp56 kW
- Cruise
- 76 kt140 km/h
About the J-2 Arrow
The Auster J-2 Arrow is a British single-engine, high-wing touring monoplane built for two occupants. Developed as a post-war successor to an earlier pre-war design, the prototype flew in the mid-1940s powered by a flat-four air-cooled engine. Strict trade restrictions regarding American-built powerplants in the United Kingdom meant that the majority of the completed airframes were shipped overseas, primarily to Australia. Decades later, several surviving examples made their way back across international borders to remain active in the UK.
Engines fitted
3 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming O-235 | — | 2 | |
| Continental C85 | — | 1 |
J-2 Arrow running costs
$158 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $2,567 | $3,280 | $3,853 |
| Oil | $60 | $75 | $97 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $2,167 | $2,667 | $4,833 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $10,294 | $15,822 | $22,883 |
| Per hour | $103 | $158 | $229 |
Engine
- Model
- Continental C75
- Power
- 75 hp
- Overhaul
- 1,800 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 3.4 – 4.3 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
Similar aircraft
