Pegasus PAL 95
| PAL 95 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Two cylinder, four stroke aircraft engine |
| National origin | New Zealand |
| Manufacturer | Pegasus Aviation (NZ) Ltd |
| First run | c.1999 |
| Major applications | American Sportscopter Ultrasport 254 |
| Unit cost | US$6450 (2001) |
The Pegasus PAL 95 is a twin cylinder, horizontally opposed aircraft engine that was developed by Pegasus Aviation (NZ) Ltd of New Zealand for use in ultralight aircraft. The engine is no longer available.[1]
Development
Designed to fill a similar market segment as the similar configuration and output HKS 700E, the PAL 95 produces 65 hp (48 kW) at 5200 rpm.[1]
The PAL 95 has a computer-controlled engine management system that controls both the fuel injection system and the ignition timing, giving automatic altitude-compensated mixture control. The pistons are forged and ceramic coated. The intake valves are made from nickel-steel and the exhaust valves from stainless steel. The engine was supplied with an electric starter and an exhaust system by the factory as standard equipment.[1]
Speed reduction is via a standard twin cog-belt system, with harmonic dampening on the crankshaft pulley. The initial TBO was estimated by the manufacturer as 1500 hours.[1]
Specifications (PAL 95)
Data from Cliche[1]
General characteristics
- Type: Twin-cylinder, four stroke aircraft engine
- Displacement: 924 cc (56.4 cu in)
- Dry weight: 137 lb (62 kg)
Components
- Fuel system: fuel injection
- Reduction gear: dual parallel cog belts with harmonic dampening
Performance
- Power output: 65 hp (48 kW) at 5200 rpm
- Fuel consumption: 3.12 US gallons per hr (11.8 l/hr)