Sauer S 1900 UL

Sauer S 1900 UL
Type Horizontally opposed piston engine
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH
Major applications Ultralights and Experimental Aircraft
Unit cost €9.259,00 in 2014
Developed from Volkswagen air-cooled engine

The Sauer S 1900 UL is a 4 stroke aircraft engine for homebuilt and ultralight aircraft.[1]

Design and development

The engine is based on the Volkswagen air-cooled engine. It is extensively modified for aircraft use and all the parts are custom made. The engine is derived from the certified engines produced by the same manufacturer and used in several motorgliders and light aircraft.[1]

Applications

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Bore: 94 mm
  • Stroke: 69 mm
  • Displacement: 1,915 cc
  • Dry weight: 64 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

See also

References

  1. 1 2 , Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH
  2. Skyranger SW, Skyranger SW
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