16.5 — Starting and Ignition Systems

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The starter motor cranks the engine to a sufficient RPM for the ignition system to fire and the engine to sustain combustion independently. Aircraft piston engine starters are almost always electric.

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Starting Systems
Magneto Ignition System
Ignition Harness and Spark Plugs
Low Tension vs High Tension Systems

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Worked example. A 100 µF capacitor charged to 28 V holds Q = CV = 2.8 mC.

Module 3 · 3.9 Capacitance/CapacitorPDF

Capacitance Fundamentals

Capacitance is the ability of a component to store electric charge. C = Q / V

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16.5 — Starting and Ignition Systems

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