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by dmcnicholl
Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Magneto overhaul
Replies: 22
Views: 32257

Re: Magneto overhaul

I often ask myself how much more attention people would give to a magneto fitted on their engine if it were the single means of ignition instead of having two! Like on my RF3, you mean, or indeed any of the Fournier singles? Not sure if the 2 seaters have one or two mags. It's a point of view I sup...
by dmcnicholl
Tue Sep 03, 2013 8:34 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Magneto overhaul
Replies: 22
Views: 32257

Re: Magneto overhaul

Thank's Mike, I'll have a hunt though I have found and downloaded TCM SB643B. I've owned my aircraft for 17 years and barely gave the magneto a thought since the engine usually started on first blade and ran well. 4 years ago that started to change and I eventually sent the mag off for overhaul, but...
by dmcnicholl
Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Magneto overhaul
Replies: 22
Views: 32257

Re: Magneto overhaul

mike newall wrote:The 500 hour is an SB, not an AD.
It is not a requirement, it is a recommendation.
How very interesting. Is there an 'official' statement of that somewhere? I'm not doubting you but it would be nice to have in the locker at my next annual.