An absolute treasure trove of information about the Bendix and Slick magnetos used on virtually all piston aircraft engines. The book covers everything you could possibly want to know about how your aircraft ignition system works.
The book will make you knowledgeable about the functions of the magneto coil, rotor, capacitor, points, P-lead, impulse coupling, and ignition harness. Learn what "E" gap means and why it's so important. The difference between internal magneto timing and magneto-to-engine timing. What "bumping" the magneto means. How altitude and temperature affect the magneto. What the voltage and energy requirements are for reliable ignition, and how spark plug leads and radio noise filters may reduce magneto output.
Schwaner reviews all of the different models of Bendix and Slick magnetos, and describes their strengths and weaknesses. He shows you how to choose the best mag for your type of flying: which mag is best for high altitude, ease of maintenance, low radio noise. The pros and cons of the impulse coupling magneto versus the retard breaker ("shower of sparks") magneto. He explains what to look for during the preflight mag check, and how to troubleshoot starting problems and engine roughness.About a third of the book is devoted to topics of specific interest to the A&P mechanic or maintenance-involved owner. Recommendations for preventative magneto maintenance are set forth in great detail. Listings and discussions of ADs and service bulletins for all Bendix and Slick models are included.
The book is profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings, graphs, and tables. You'll want to add this great little book to your maintenance library.
Table of Contents
The Magneto Coil
The Magneto Rotor
The Magneto Capacitor
The Ignition Lead
Electrical Testing of the Ignition Lead "E" Gap
The "P" Lead
How Much Voltage is Required?
How Much Energy is Required?
How Altitude Affects the Magneto
How Temperature Affects the Magneto
The Impulse Coupling
Inspecting the Bendix Impulse Coupling
Installation Tip for the Bendix Impulse Coupling
The Retard Breaker Magneto
Retard Breaker Circuit Description
The Magneto Check
Magneto-Induced Engine Roughness
Magneto Waveform Interpretation
"Bumping" Magneto Timing
Bendix S-20/S-200 Rotor Bearings
Bendix S-20/S-200 Bearing Grease
Moisture Drains on Bendix S-1200 Magnetos
Bendix Breaker Cam Lubrication
Bendix Distributor Block Bushing Lubrication
Replacing Distributor Felt on Bendix Magnetos
Coating the S-20/S-200 Distributor Block
Magneto Oil Contamination
Checking the Ignition Filter or Mag Capacitor
The D-2000 and D-3000 Dual Magneto
Timing the Magneto to the Engine
Ignition System Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Softcover Book - Printed book with heavyweight cover stock.
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