The KFM 112M is a four-cylinder,

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designed for

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and motor gliders. The engine was designed and produced by the KFM (Komet Flight Motor) Aircraft Motors Division of Italian American Motor Engineering of

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as a follow-on engine to their KFM 107 series and has been out of production since 1990.

Development

The KFM 112 is a conventional four-cylinder engine that is very compact and lightweight at only , including the starter, alternator and

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. The engine features dual electronic ignition, a single OVC carburetor, hydraulic valve lifters, nickel-silicon treated cylinders and bi-metallic valves with chromed stems. It was offered without a reduction system. Starting is electric starter only. The engine produces at 3400 rpm for three minutes for take-off, at 3200 rpm for five minutes and at 3090 rpm continuous.

Development

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Specifications (112M)

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