Mooney M20L PFM 3200 Engine 1988
Model Name |
Porsche Aviation Engine PFM 3200 (Models N01, N02 and N03) T03 certified Turbocharged Version Part number prefix 933 |
Number Built |
About 80 |
Build Dates |
1981-1990 (Approx.) |
Mooney |
PFM 3200 N03 engine used in Mooney M20L |
Description |
The engine was developed by Porsche in 1981. Development based on the engine used in the Porsche "911" sports car |
Operation |
Single control lever Automatic mixture and pitch control |
Cylinders |
6-cylinder boxer engine 2 overhead camshafts, gear driven |
Displacement |
3164cc |
Performance |
N01 Max Power209 hp (156 kW)at 5300 rpm Max Economy167 hp (125 kW) at 5000 rpm N03 Max Power 217 hp (162 kW) at 5300 rpm Max Economy 174 hp (130 kW) at 5000 rpm |
Bore |
95.5 mm |
Stroke |
74.4 mm |
Compression |
N01 9.2:1, N03 10.5:1, T03 8.5:1. |
Fuel System |
Bosch K-Jetronic Automatic correction mixture for "best power" and "best economy" Two electric fuel pumps plus emergency fuel pump |
Ignition |
Two ignition systems Electronic control and trigger. Magneti Marelli. |
Spark Plugs |
Bosch WB 4 DTC |
Lubrication |
Dry sump lubrication Oil tank capacity 6.7l, oil capacity 12.7l. |
Power Supply |
Two generators, mechanically driven independently 24 V, 35 V, 55 V or 70 A |
Gearbox |
Magnesium casing Torsional vibration dampers between the crank shaft and gears 0.442:1 reduction |
Fuel |
AVGAS 100 LL (or MOGAS DIN 51600 S for PFM3200N01) |
Oil |
Mobil 1. Aviation oil not approved |
System weight |
200 Kg including injection, ignition system, exhaust system, oil cooler and tank 172 Kg basic engine weight |
Dimensions |
973 mm / 854 mm / 610 mm (without exhaust) Length: Width: Height |
Exhaust System |
Exhaust pipes (exhaust gas collector) Silencers and heated air heat exchanger |
Remark |
Very quiet and economical flight engine even as a turbo version. 75.4dB on takeoff. |
Certification |
FAA Type Certificate (TC) No. E23NE issued August 30 1985 |
TC Applicant |
Dr Ing.h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft, Weissach Germany |
This data is based in part on information published by the USA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is represented as being accurate as of March 23, 2007.
Further detail has been obtained from Mooney M20L Pilot Operating Handbook (Rev B 1995) published by Mooney Aircraft Corporation and public domain websites.
