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Aircraft Magneto Troubleshooting Bendix and Slick

Aircraft Magneto Frequently Asked Questions

Slick Magneto Frequently asked questions ( including timing the Slick Magneto )

Bendix Magneto Frequently asked questions ( including how to set engine timing in layman's terms!)

Magneto Symptom Listing

Aircraft magneto not operating, rough magneto

Aircraft magneto not firing

Aircraft Magneto E gap explanation

The Aircraft Ignition Lead

Bearing failure on Bendix magneto in Lycoming engine 

Broken distributor gear teeth on Bendix Magneto

Checking the aircraft magneto filter or magneto capacitor

Can't rotate aircraft magneto to get timing

Demagnetization of  Rotor Magnets

Excessive engine  rpm drop when checking magneto

Fluctuating RPM, erratic RPM

Hard Starting in cold weather 

Impulse coupling ( Bendix coupling ) rivet failed on Bendix aircraft Magneto

Inspecting Aircraft Magneto Filters

Magneto attachment hardware loose Bendix D2000/D3000

No RPM drop when checking aircraft magneto

Radio interference

Rough aircraft engine, engine has vibration

Testing the aircraft magneto coil

Timing Bendix & Slick magnetos

Worn impulse coupling and stop pins

How to time the Continental Aircraft Engine (adobe pdf format). Check out Continental Service Bulletin 94-8 or latest edition SB94-8


More maintenance articles at John Schwaner's blog

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slick magneto
How to wind the slick impulse coupling spring - video
How to wind the Bendix impulse coupling spring - video
Craig - the human magneto test machine - video

 

 

 
 Timing Difficulties?

Worn woodruff key on this Slick magneto allows engine to turn 20 degrees without magneto turning!

 

View Movie to see problem in action

Lose Mag in Windows (avi) format

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