Saito FA56 Model Airplane Engine

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You are bidding on a used Saito FA56 4-stroke engine in good condition. The engine idles smoothly and runs up nicely through the RPM range. The engine has good compression and smooth bearings. It was always stored with 3-in-1 oil after use. There is a slight “ding” on the intake manifold, but this does not affect performance. This Sale includes: Saito FA56 engine Brass propeller nut (pictured) Two (2) APC propellers (12x6, 11x5) One 4-cycle glow plug (installed) One 4-cycle glow plug (new in package, Hangar 9) Saito Owners Manual. Saito FA-56 Many pilots of .40 size airplanes are powering their models with .50 size 4-stroke engines like Saito's famous FA-50. Captivated by the sweet sound of a 4-cycle engine, they also appreciate the slightly higher static thrust that comes via a bigger diameter prop. For pilots who long for the thrill of overpowering their model, Saito offers the FA-56 and FA-56GK engines. Saito took the proven .50 and bored it out by 1.4mm to arrive at a .5612 cubic inch displacement. While the weight remains nearly identical to the .50 (15.5 ounces w/muffler), the power difference is remarkable. In fact, a 1,000 RPM gain was recorded with an APC 12x7 propeller! The FA-56 features AAC piston/cylinder type construction (aluminum piston, aluminum cylinder with chrome plating), while all other components are read more
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