AM.III.H.S11
SkillInspect and check gap of spark plugs.
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- Chapter 4: Engine Ignition & Electrical Systems › Turbine Ignition System Inspection & Maintenance › Check System Operation
evidence of arcing through the insulation. • Inspect the complete system for security of component mounting, shorts or high-voltage arcing, and loose connections. Check System Operation The igniter can be checked by listening for a snapping noise as the engine ... cause injury or death to personnel coming into contact with the activated system. Figure 4-76. Typical annular gap igniter plug…
- Chapter 4: Engine Ignition & Electrical Systems › Spark Plug Inspection & Maintenance › Spark Plug Lead Installation
Wire gap gauge. Spark Plug Lead Installation Before installing the spark plug lead, carefully wipe the terminal sleeve and the integral seal with a cloth moistened with acetone or an approved solvent. After the plug lead is cleaned, inspect ... have discontinued the use of such materials. After inspection of the spark plug lead, slip the lead into the shielding barrel of the plug with care. Then, tighten the spark plug coupling elbow nut with the proper tool. Most manufacturers…
- Chapter 4: Engine Ignition & Electrical Systems › Checking the Internal Timing of a Magneto › Maintenance & Inspection of Ignition Leads
cracks or carbon tracking. The coupling nut that connects to the spark plug should be inspected for damaged threads or other defects. Each lead should be checked for continuity using a high-tension lead tester by connecting the black lead ... Depress the press-to-test push button switch on the lead tester. Observe that the indictor lamp flashes and gap fires simultaneously as long as the press-to-test switch is held in the depressed position. If the indicator lamp…