Sauer S 1800 UL

The Sauer S 1800 UL is a four stroke aircraft engine designed for homebuilt and ultralight aircraft.[1][2]

Sauer S 1800 UL
Type Horizontally opposed piston engine
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH
Major applications Ultralight and homebuilt aircraft
Developed from Volkswagen air-cooled engine

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 small aircraft.[1]

Applications

Specifications (variant)

General characteristics

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. , Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH
  2. Experimenter: 25. September 2013. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. Alpi Pioneer 200, Alpi Pioneer 200
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