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- Definição1
- A self-contained engine-driven unit that supplies electrical current to the spark plugs, completely independent of the airplane’s electrical system. Normally there are two magnetos per engine.
- Fonte1
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Aircraft flying handbook. Washington, 2004. Disponível em: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/media/FAA-H-8083 -5.pdf. Acesso em: 09 maio 2012.
- Fonte2
- INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Manual of aircraft accident and incident investigation. Part III: investigation. 1st ed. Montreal, 2011. (Doc. 9756)
- Contexto
- Ignition faults are often indicated by intermittently rough operation of the engine. Electric harness, magneto wiring to the cockpit switches, magneto drives and timing are all points worthy of inspection.
- Subárea
- Engine
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