THE MAGNETO IGNITION SYSTEM

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.

• 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)
• Electrical Bonding
• Storing Magneto Rotors
• Slick Magneto Supersedure Listing
• Data Plate Information
• Service Bulletins for Bendix S-1200 Series
• Service Bulletins for Bendix S-20/S-200 Series
• Service Bulletins for Bendix D-2000/D-2200
• Service Bulletins for Bendix D-3000/D-3200
• Service Bulletins for Slick 4200 Series
• Service Bulletins for Slick 6200 Series
• Which Magneto is Best?
• Index