Menasco 6-3000 Engine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:application General Aviation
gptkbp:communityEvents Community events celebrating its history.
gptkbp:compressionRatio 6:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem Air-cooled
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Culturally significant in aviation history.
gptkbp:cylinderCount 6
gptkbp:displacement 3000 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain Pushrod
gptkbp:energyEfficiency 10 miles per gallon
gptkbp:engine Air-cooled
Moderate
Silver
4 feet
2 feet
3 feet
250 lb-ft
Used in educational programs.
2700 RPM
Electric Starter
Complies with aviation regulations.
Efforts to preserve its legacy ongoing.
Featured in aviation exhibitions.
Highly collectible among aviation enthusiasts.
Impact on the development of future engines.
Incorporated innovative design features.
Influenced the design of later engines.
Research ongoing into its design and use.
Restoration projects common.
Technical challenges faced during development.
Technical specifications published in manuals.
Technical support available from experts.
Tested under strict aviation standards.
Trends in the market for vintage engines.
Detailed specifications available in aviation manuals.
Cradle_Mount
gptkbp:engineConfiguration Inline
Future prospects for restoration and use.
Marketed to private pilots and aviation schools.
Strong community support for owners.
gptkbp:engineDisplacement Documentation available for maintenance.
Documentation available online.
Sources include aviation history books.
Updates to documentation as new information arises.
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Piston_Engine
Performance metrics documented.
Popular among vintage aircraft enthusiasts.
Considered reliable for its time.
Known for good performance in its class.
Parts available through specialized suppliers.
Several variants produced.
Supported by a community of restorers.
gptkbp:firstFlight 1940s
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 8 quarts
gptkbp:fuelType Magneto
Avgas
Carbureted
gptkbp:hasArea Tested for reliability and performance.
gptkbp:historicalContext Contextualized within aviation history.
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Significant in the history of aviation.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Menasco 6-3000 Engine
gptkbp:maintenance 100 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Menasco_Aviation
gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes 1 per cylinder
gptkbp:operationalHistory Used in various aircraft during the 1940s.
gptkbp:performances 2000 hours
Influenced later aircraft engine designs.
gptkbp:powerOutput 300 horsepower
gptkbp:productionYears 1940s to 1950s
gptkbp:propulsion Not Applicable
Fixed-pitch
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Menasco_6-2000_Engine
gptkbp:setting Horizontally_Opposed
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Menasco_6-4000_Engine
gptkbp:tuning Standard
gptkbp:type gptkb:Radial_Engine
gptkbp:usedIn Menasco 6-3000 Aircraft
gptkbp:userReviews User reviews available online.
gptkbp:weight 500 pounds