Aircraft Magnetos Explained for A&P Students
Aircraft Magnetos Explained for A&P Students Magnetos are one of the most important parts of a piston aircraft engine ignition system. They are also a common topic in A&P school because they connect several important ideas together: electricity, magnetism, ignition timing, engine operation, and troubleshooting. The big idea is this: An aircraft magneto is a self-contained engine-driven ignition generator that creates the electrical energy needed to fire the spark plugs. ...