Platzer MA 12 P/Nissan

Platzer MA 12 P/Nissan
Type	Aircraft engine
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Michael Platzer

The Platzer MA 12 P/Nissan is a German aircraft engine, produced by Michael Platzer of Guxhagen for use in ultralight aircraft.^[1]

Design and development

The engine is a four-cylinder four-stroke, in-line, 1,235 cc (75.4 cu in) displacement, liquid-cooled, automotive conversion gasoline engine design. It has a poly V belt reduction drive with a reduction ratio of 2.6:1. It employs a magneto ignition system and produces 33 hp (25 kW) at 5600 rpm. The engine has a compression ratio of 10.3:1.^[1]

Specifications (Platzer MA 12 P/Nissan)

Data from Tacke^[1]

General characteristics

Type: Four cylinder, four stroke aircraft engine
Bore: 71 mm (2.8 in)
Stroke: 78 mm (3.1 in)
Displacement: 1,235 cc (75.4 cu in)
Length: 650 mm (25.6 in)
Width: 550 mm (21.7 in)
Height: 400 mm (15.7 in)
Dry weight: 54 kg (119.0 lb)

Components

Fuel type: gasoline
Cooling system: liquid
Reduction gear: poly V belt

Performance

Power output: 33 hp (25 kW)

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 260-261. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X

[WDLA15-1] Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 260-261. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X

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