Hartzell Engine Tech, a trusted name in aviation, proudly announces the launch and immediate availability of its PowerUp Ignition System. Hartzell Engine Tech manufactures FAA/PMA approved PowerUp aircraft…
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Aircraft Magneto: An Overview An aircraft magneto is a critical component of the engine's ignition system in aircraft. Its main function is to generate high-voltage electrical pulses that…
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Aircraft engines rely on a wide range of components to operate safely and efficiently. One of the most critical of these components is the magneto, which plays…
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“Timing” is equally a simple and extremely complicated term relative to the installation and operation of magnetos. However, the word “timing” as applied to magnetos are a set of terms…
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When a customer orders an ignition harness one of the choices is to order a harness with 5/8” or 3/4” nuts. Why are these seemingly unrelated numbers used to describe…
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Lots of older Bendix magnetos are returned either as cores or for a custom overhaul with large external capacitors attached to the outside of the magneto. Much to the surprise…
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Today’s world is dominated by modern, high-tech smart electronics that can be found in every device imaginable from toothbrushes to spacecraft operating billions of miles away from Earth. General Aviation…
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READ THIS MAGNETO INSTALLATION GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING MAGNETO TO ENGINE Confirm that the part number of magneto is approved for the engine installation. Refer to the most current application data…
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Despite its simplicity, the magneto timing synchronizer, commonly referred to as the magneto timing tool, can be one of the most frustrating tools for even the most experienced mechanic to…
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Magneto technology is some of the oldest and most trusted in the aviation industry! However, what happens when a pilot has magneto failure? When one magneto fails, there are a…
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