The Sauer S 2100 is a family of four-stroke aircraft engines, certified according to JAR 22-H (CS-22 subpart H)[1][2]
| Sauer S 2100 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Horizontally opposed piston engine |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH |
| Major applications | Motorgliders and VLA |
| Developed from | Volkswagen air-cooled engine |
Design and development
editThe 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 2100-1-AS1
- Sauer S 2100-1-SS1
Applications
editSpecifications
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General characteristics
- Bore: 90mm
- Stroke: 84mm
- Displacement: 2136cc
- 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 98 RON
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 80hp at 3000 rpm
- Compression ratio: 8.8:1
See also
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