SAITO FA-56B/56BGK
4-Stroke Single Engine Operating instructions
We would like to express our sincere thanks for
your purchase of the SAITO FA-56B/56BGK
engine, which is manufactured by SAITO
SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. Please read our instruc-
tions carefully and treat your engine with care.
Should there be a manufacturing defect, SAITO
SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. will make necessary
repairs at free of charge. You will notice a letter
(A,A,C etc.) stamped on the top of the right mount-
ing lug. This identifies the production version of
your engine. If you ever need to order a part or
have a question about your engine, specify this
letter along with the part number you need so we
can better handle your request.
Unique features of SAITO FA-56B/56BGK engines include:
●
Cylinder
-By the monolithic structure of cylinder head and cylinder with direct hard
chrome plated inner surface without using cylinder liner, this engine empha-
sizes durability while it also offers lightweight and distortion-free structure
with improved cooling efficiency.
●Piston
-High silicon content aluminum is used in the piston construction. It also has
a compression ring that increases the engine’s efficiency.
●
Crankshaft
-Made of solid chrome molybdenum steel, and supported by two ball bearings.
●Combustion chamber -Increased combustion efficiency with improved hemispherical shape.
●Exhaust sound
-Real-plane-like exciting exhaust sound.
●Weight
-Lightest level in the class.
●Mounting dimensions -As mounting dimensions is the same with those of FA-50.
This engine is designed and manufactured based on high efficiency and durability of the first AAC
method in the world. AAC: Aluminum Piston, Aluminum Cylinder, Hardchrome Plated.
SAITO FA-56B/56BGK engines have been designed placting emphasis on the lightweight and
compact.
Specifications
Bore
Ø24.8mm
Body: 414g (Approx. 458g w/muffer)
Stroke
19.
0
mm
9.18cc
Disp.
Weight
Practical speed
Approx.
2,000-12,000rpm
11”x7” - 11”x9”
12”x5” - 12”x7”
13”x5” - 13”x6”
Max on Gnd
Approx. 9,000-11,000rpm
4-stroke 50 or 2-stroke 30~40 class
Propeller
Static thrust
APC11”x7”: 1.4kgf
APC12”x6”: 1.7kgf
APC13”x6”: 2.0kgf
Applications
Fuel
Fuel consumption
Standard
accessories
Spanner for tappet adjusting lock nut
1pc
Limit gauge (0.1t) for tappet adjustment
1pc
Hexagonal wrench set
1set
Screwdriver(-) for idling needle adjustment
1each
Main needle valve extension bar
1 each
Muffler set
1set
SAIGP-01 Glow plug (Attached to the engine) 1pc
Synthetic oil with 10~20% nitro methane content
Approx.
20
cc/min (At full throttle
10,200rpm) *Fuel flow varies depends upon prop load. More fuel flow
with larger load and less fuel flow with smaller load.
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