Ignition and Starting Systems

What to read

1. Concepts A magneto is a generator, not a consumer 8 sections
   Sections of Concepts

   1. §1 The switch does not power the magneto. It grounds it.
   2. §2 Why there are two magnetos, and why the drop check matters
   3. §3 Timing is two separate operations, and R1 is why it matters
   4. §4 Spark plugs have a heat range and it is not a preference
   5. §5 Turbine igniters hold lethal energy after shutdown
   6. §6 Impulse couplings and shower of sparks solve the same problem
   7. §7 What consumes this unit
   8. License
2. Hands-on Spark plugs, and reading an engine 7 sections
   Sections of Hands-on

   1. Sess. 1 Read before you clean
   2. Sess. 2 Cleaning without damage
   3. Sess. 3 Gapping, and the electrode you may bend
   4. Sess. 4 Torque, and the thread
   5. Sess. 5 Rotation, and why
   6. What you hand in, in the shop
   7. License
3. Procedures Timing, plugs, ignition 9 sections
   Sections of Procedures

   1. Proc. 0 Ground the magnetos (R3)
   2. Proc. 1 Set magneto internal timing (S1)
   3. Proc. 2 Time the magneto to the engine (S2)
   4. Proc. 3 Service spark plugs (S3, S11)
   5. Proc. 4 Inspect an ignition harness (S7)
   6. Proc. 5 Inspect an impulse coupling (S8)
   7. Proc. 6 Inspect turbine igniters (S14, S17, R2)
   8. The checks, collected
   9. License
4. Quick reference Ignition and Starting Systems 2 sections
   Sections of Quick reference

   1. The operative sources
   2. License