Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › III. Powerplant › Task F. Engine Electrical Systems

AM.III.F.S10

Skill

Repair a broken engine electrical system wire.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 4-46
Chapter 4: Engine Ignition & Electrical Systems › Removal, Maintenance, & Installation of Ignition System Components › Ignition System Leads
applicable to the engine ignition components. Always consult the applicable manufacturer’s instructions before performing any ignition system maintenance. Ignition System Leads 1. Remove clamps securing ignition leads to engine. 2. Remove safety wire and disconnect electrical connectors from exciter units ... Constrained gap igniter plug. 3. Remove safety wire and disconnect lead from igniter plug. 4. Discharge any electrical charge stored in the system by grounding and remove ignition leads from engine. 5. Clean leads with approved dry cleaning solvent…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 4-65
Chapter 4: Engine Ignition & Electrical Systems › Bonding & Grounding › General Bonding & Grounding Procedures
As a general rule, use a torque wrench to tighten nuts to…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 4-63
Chapter 4: Engine Ignition & Electrical Systems › Emergency Splicing Repairs › Splicing with Solder & Potting Compound
Splicing with Solder & Potting Compound When neither a permanent splice nor a…