Sauer S 1800 | |
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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]
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]