MAGNETO TIMING Flashcards
When replacing magneto on aircraft engines, 2 factors must be considered:
INTERNAL TIMING OF THE MAGNETO
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT POSITION
Usually timed by………..stroke.
COMPRESSION
checking and adjusting the ignition points
E-GAP POSITION
most accessible
SPARKPLUG
Pull the…………..direction rotation
PROPELLER
holding a thumb over
COMPRESSION AIR
prescribed number of degrees
TOP DEAD CENTER
alignment of the reference
MARKS
Attach a timing light to both
MAGNETO
Install the magneto attaching……studs
NUTS
done to determine that the points just
OPENED
lights for both sets of points
TIMING POSITION
In case, each magneto
SEPARATELY
timing LIGHT to the magneto
LEAD
left side represents the left magneto
MAGNETO BREAKER POINT