Pegasus PAL 95

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]

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)

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

Performance

  • Power output: 65 hp (48 kW) at 5200 rpm
  • Fuel consumption: 3.12 US gallons per hr (11.8 l/hr)

See also

References
  1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page G-9 Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
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