LOM M137 explained

The LOM M137 is a Czech aircraft engine, designed and produced by LOM Praha (Letecke Opravny Malesice, Praha) of Prague for use in light aircraft.[1]

Design and development

The engine is a six-cylinder four-stroke, in-line, 59701NaN1 displacement, air-cooled, direct drive, gasoline engine design. It employs dual magneto ignition and produces 132.40NaN0 for take-off at 2750 rpm, with a compression ratio of 6.3.[1] [2]

Variants

M137A
  • Model for limited aerobatics, to a maximum of 5 seconds inverted flight.[1] [2]
    M137AZ
  • Model for advanced aerobatics, including inverted flight. This model can mount an air filter.[1] [2]

    Applications

    Notes and References

    1. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 258-259. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
    2. Web site: M137A / M137AZ. 19 March 2018. LOM Praha . www.pistovemotory.cz.