Magneto coils. What you should know in order to troubleshoot this vital component.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Nov 1990 (v.12#11) pg. 10
Added Info LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Feb 1991 (v.13#2) pg. 2
Troubleshooting a dirty magneto which is a likely cause of preignition leading to damaged valves.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Dec 1990 (v.12#12) pg. 18
Tip on checking for excessive wear of S4LN-20 series nylon distributor gears.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Apr 1991 (v.13#4) pg. 19
Understanding how magnetos work is critical to operating and maintaining them.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Mar 1992 (v.14#3) pg. 5
Procedure for setting the internal timing of magnetos.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Mar 1992 (v.14#3) pg. 8
Breaker point adjustment, replacement, troubleshooting, etc.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Mar 1992 (v.14#3) pg. 12
Routine inspection tips for magnetos.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Mar 1992 (v.14#3) pg. 14
Mag timing. How to check and adjust magneto timing.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Mar 1992 (v.14#3) pg. 16
Troubleshooting engine "kickback" caused by an intermittent ground connection after upgrading to new-series Slick magnetos.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Mar 1994 (v.16#3) pg. 22
Slick handling. Removing, re-installing and retiming Slick magnetos.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Sep 1995 (v.17#9) pg. 16
Added Info LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Nov 1995 (v.17#11) pg. 5
Secrets of the Bendix Dual Magneto (D-2000 and D-3000). Part 1.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Nov 1995 (v.17#11) pg. 16
Secrets of the Bendix Dual Magneto (D-2000 and D-3000). Part 2.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Dec 1995 (v.17#12) pg. 5
Anyone can time a magneto. Checking timing is a simple procedure and requires few tools.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Apr 1997 (v.19#4) pg. 8
Troubleshooting tips for a Bendix dual magneto that operates correctly at low speeds and low voltage outputs, but not at higher settings.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Apr 1999 (v.21#4) pg. 21
Circuit for a magneto synchronizer is built using Radio Shack components. Est. cost: $15.
SPORT AVIATION May 1992 (v.41#5) pg. 64
Switch wiring arrangement that will sound a buzzer whenever a magneto is left on after the engine is shut down.
SPORT AVIATION Jul 1992 (v.41#7) pg. 87
Magneto timing checker is assembled from ordinary Radio Shack parts. Est. cost: $5.
SPORT AVIATION Mar 1993 (v.42#3) pg. 74
Electrical switch options for magnetos and starters. Both toggle switches and key switches (rotary switches) are discussed.
SPORT AVIATION Jul 1993 (v.42#7) pg. 57