Sauer S 1800
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| Sauer S 1800 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Horizontally opposed piston engine |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH |
| Major applications | Motorgliders and VLA |
| Developed from | Volkswagen air-cooled engine |
The Sauer S 1800 is a family of German four-stroke aircraft engines, certified according to JAR 22-H (CS-22 subpart H)[1][2]
Design and development
[edit]The engine is based on the Volkswagen air-cooled engine, extensively modified for aircraft use and all the parts are custom made.[1] They are certified according to CS-22 subpart H[2][3] and can therefore be used in motorgliders and light aircraft that are certified as CS-VLA[4] and CS-LSA[5]
Variants
[edit]- Sauer S 1800-1-ES1
- Sauer S 1800-1-ES1C
- Sauer S 1800-1-RS1
Applications
[edit]Specifications
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General characteristics
- Bore: 90mm
- Stroke: 69mm
- Displacement: 1754cc
- Dry weight: 63 kg
Components
- Valvetrain: Single overhead exhaust valve, single overhead inlet valve per cylinder
- Fuel system: Bing carburetor with altitude compensation
- Fuel type: min 95 RON
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 60hp at 3000 rpm
- Compression ratio: 8.5:1
See also
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