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PP-H Powerplant

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11 short readings for PP-H, a topic at a time: what the test asks, and the sections that cover it. Sign in to tick them off as you read.

  • FAA-H-8083-32B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Powerplant

  1. Ignition theory K1, K4, K8, S6, S8

    For the test: Ignition theory; the three electrical circuits of a magneto; magneto components and operation; breaker points; impulse coupling

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Magneto-Ignition System Operating Principles · High-Tension Magneto System Theory of Operation · High- & Low-Tension Magneto Systems · Single & Dual High-Tension System Magnetos

  2. Spark plug theory; service; gap; correct plug selection K2, S3, S11, S12

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Spark Plugs · Spark Plug Inspection & Maintenance · Spark Plug Removal · Spark Plug Installation · Carbon Fouling of Spark Plugs · Gap Erosion of Spark Plugs

  3. Shower of sparks and impulse coupling K3

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Auxiliary Ignition Units

  4. Solid-state ignition; FADEC K5, K6

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: PowerLink Ignition System

  5. Engine starters; inspection and troubleshooting K7, S5, S9

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 5: Reciprocating Engine Starting Systems · Inertia Starters · Gas Turbine Engine Starters · Air Turbine Starters · Troubleshooting Small Aircraft Starting Systems

  6. Turbine ignition; igniters K9, S14–S17

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Turbine Engine Ignition Systems · Turbine Ignition System Inspection & Maintenance

  7. Set magneto internal timing; time magneto to engine S1, S2

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Checking the Internal Timing of a Magneto · High-Tension Magneto E-Gap Setting (Bench Timing) · Timing the High-tension Magneto to the Engine · Built-In Engine Timing Reference Marks · Timing Lights · Timing Discs

  8. Inspect an ignition harness S7

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Ignition Harness · Ignition Harness Maintenance · Harness Testing · High-Tension Ignition Harness Faults

  9. Advanced and retarded timing R1

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Magneto-Ignition Timing Devices

  10. Working around engines with an ungrounded magneto R3

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Ignition Switch Check · Removal, Maintenance, & Installation of Ignition System Components

  11. Troubleshoot and repair an ignition system S4, S13

    For the test: Troubleshoot and repair an ignition system; troubleshoot a turbine or reciprocating ignition system

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 4: Reciprocating Engine Ignition System Maintenance & Inspection · Maintenance & Inspection of Ignition Leads · Performing Ignition System Checks