ADVANCE FLYING ACADEMY
Aircraft ignition systems are essential for starting and running an aircraft engine. They provide the spark needed to ignite the air-fuel mixture in the cylinders. There are two main types, depending on the type of engine:
1. Reciprocating (Piston) Engine Ignition Systems
Piston engines, like those in small aircraft (Cessna 172, Piper Cherokee), use magneto ignition systems:
- Magnetos: Self-contained units that generate electrical sparks independently of the aircraft's electrical system.
- Spark Plugs: Deliver the spark to ignite the fuel-air mixture in the cylinders.
- Dual Ignition System: Most aircraft engines have two magnetos and two spark plugs per cylinder for redundancy and efficiency.
- Ignition Switch: Controls the magnetos and allows for shutdown.
2. Turbine (Jet) Engine Ignition Systems
Jet engines (used in commercial airliners and military jets) use high-energy ignition systems:
- Igniters: Similar to spark plugs but designed for high-energy sparks.
- Ignition Exciter: Provides a high-voltage pulse to the igniters.
- Continuous Ignition: Used in conditions like heavy rain, turbulence, or takeoff to prevent flameout.
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