Menasco 6-3200 Engine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:application Light aircraft
gptkbp:compressionRatio 7:1
gptkbp:controls Throttle_control
gptkbp:coolingSystem Air-cooled
gptkbp:cylinderCount 5.125 inches
gptkbp:displacement 320 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain OHV
gptkbp:engine Air-cooled
Aluminum
Low
Moderate
Silver
Inline
Electric start
Generally positive.
Cradle mount
Introduced new technologies.
Detailed in technical manuals.
Detailed in various publications.
Known for durability.
Parts availability.
Supported by enthusiasts.
Complies_with_FAA_standards.
gptkbp:engineConfiguration Served niche markets.
gptkbp:engineDisplacement Available in archives.
Technical manuals exist.
gptkbp:engineType Reliable
Reciprocating engine
Has a dedicated following.
Includes several modifications.
Limited today.
Popular in the 1950s.
gptkbp:exhaustSystem Single exhaust
gptkbp:firstFlight 1950s
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 8 quarts
gptkbp:fuelType Magneto
Champion
Avgas
Carbureted
gptkbp:hasArea Conducted by manufacturers.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Menasco 6-3200 Engine
gptkbp:maintenance 100 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Menasco_Aviation
gptkbp:mayHave 1500 hours
gptkbp:operationalHistory Used in various aircraft models.
gptkbp:performances Influenced future engine designs.
gptkbp:powerOutput 160 horsepower
gptkbp:productionYears 1950s to 1960s
gptkbp:propulsion Fixed-pitch
gptkbp:setting Horizontally_opposed
gptkbp:stroke 4.5 inches
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Menasco_6-3500_Engine
gptkbp:type Six-cylinder engine
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:General_Aviation_Aircraft
gptkbp:weight Approx. 300 lbs