Menasco 6-90 Engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:application Menasco_6-90_powered_aircraft
gptkbp:compressionRatio 6.5:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
air-cooled engine
gptkbp:displacement 1.5 liters
90 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valves
gptkbp:engine simple design
popular in the 1940s
inline engine
part of aviation history
general aviation aircraft
gptkbp:engineConfiguration reciprocating engine
horizontally opposed six-cylinder
sufficient for light aircraft
gptkbp:engineType lightweight design
piston engine
easy to operate
several variants available
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 6 quarts
10 gallons per hour
gptkbp:fuelType Champion
aviation gasoline
magneto ignition
gptkbp:hasArea extensively tested before production
certified for aviation use
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Menasco 6-90 Engine
gptkbp:introduced 1940s
gptkbp:is_used_in light aircraft
gptkbp:maintenance 100 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Menasco_Aviation
gptkbp:operationalHistory used in various aircraft models
gptkbp:performances compact size
varied by model
high reliability
requires regular maintenance
reliable performance
popular among pilots
overhaul every 500 hours
gptkbp:powerOutput 65 horsepower
gptkbp:productionYears 1940s to 1950s
gptkbp:propulsion fixed-pitch propeller
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Menasco_6_series
gptkbp:setting horizontally opposed
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Menasco_6-150_Engine
gptkbp:torque 90 lb-ft
gptkbp:type six-cylinder engine
gptkbp:weight approximately 200 pounds