Title: Identify the components in the reciprocating engine ignition system.
Course: Aviation Maintenance Technology I (20114-I) > Section: Maintaining the Power Plant

Identification could include

- magnetos—produce energy for a spark
- spark plugs—deliver a spark to the cylinder
- interconnecting wires—deliver a spark from magneto to the spark plug
- ignition switch—allows magnetos to deliver a spark.

ACS:

AM.III.H.R3

Process/Skill Questions:

- What components generate the energy for ignition?
- How is the ignition system redundant? Explain