Lycoming O-145-B2
Lycoming entered the light-aircraft engine field early in 1938 with the introduction of the air-cooled, four-cylinder, horizontally opposed O-145 engine. Along with Continental and Franklin, Lycoming was a basic provider of engines for the ubiquitous bright yellow Piper Cub, which sold for less than $2,000 and was synonymous with small general aviation aircraft for many years.
Appearing in 1939, the O-145-B2 provided the highest power of Lycoming's three engine models. It powered such aircraft as the Piper J3L-65, Taylorcraft BL-12-65, and Mooney M-18 Mite.
Exchange with the Cradle of Aviation Museum.
Date: 1939
Country of Origin: United States of America
Dimensions:
Length 62.6 cm (24.63 in.), Width 75.1 cm (29.56 in.), Height 52.3 cm (20.59 in.)
Materials:
In 1989, this engine was given an overall finish of black lacquer with the propeller hub finished in aluminum powdered acrylic enamel paint.
Physical Description:
Type: Horizontally-opposed, 4 cylinders, air cooled
Power rating: 48 kW (65 hp) at 2,550 rpm
Displacement: 2.4 L (145 cu in)
Weight: 75.3 kg (166 lb)
Manufacturer: Lycoming Manufacturing Co., Williamsport, Pa.
Complete; black; on stand.
