Limbach L550E
The Limbach L550E is a German aircraft engine, designed and produced by Limbach Flugmotoren of Königswinter.[1]
| Limbach L550E | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Limbach Flugmotoren |
Design and development
The L550E is a four-cylinder horizontally-opposed two-stroke, air-cooled, direct-drive gasoline engine design, based upon the Volkswagen air-cooled engine. It employs a single magneto ignition, four carburettors, is lubricated by oil mixture lubrication with a fuel to oil ratio of 25:1 for mineral oil or 50:1 for synthetic oil and produces 37 kW (50 hp) at 7500 rpm.[1][2]
Specifications (L550E)
Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12 and manufacturer[1][2]
General characteristics
- Type: Four cylinder, two stroke aircraft engine
- Bore: 66 mm (2.6 in)
- Stroke: 40 mm (1.6 in)
- Displacement: 548 cc (33.4 cu in)
- Length: 300 mm (11.8 in)
- Width: 410 mm (16.1 in)
- Height: 301 mm (11.9 in)
- Dry weight: 16 kg (35.3 lb)
Components
- Fuel type: 90 RON octane unleaded gasoline or 100 LL Avgas
- Oil system: oil mixture lubrication, 25:1 fuel to oil ratio for mineral oil, 50:1 for synthetic oil
- Cooling system: air
Performance
- Power output: 37 kW (50 hp)
References
- Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 240-241. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- Limbach Flugmotoren. "Aircraft engines from 15 kW to 40 kW". limflug.de. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
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