any P-mag pireps?

[pa38112]

I am considering switching from Slick magnetos to P-mags. O-360-A1A with a FP prop. I am mainly interested in improving engine smoothness LOP. The cost savings of the 500hr maintenance on magnetos is a little addition justification. Has anyone done a similar conversion and like to share your impressions?
I am only interested in the P-mags because I don't want to add a redundant electrical system for other electronic ignition options.

[Captdf]

4 years on dual Pmags. No problems, great factory support, straightforward install.

I operate LOP probably 75-80 percent of the time with an IO-320 and I can smoothly run as much as 70 degrees LOP.

With a carburetor maybe not so smooth LOP but you?ll still see savings by the ability to use auto plugs, smoother idle, easier starts and maybe a little less fuel burn at altitude ROP.

[dweyant]

2.5 years, 330 hours. They work great.

IO-320 CS prop. I run LOP anytime I'm at cruise and burn about 6.2 GPH at 145knots TAS in the 10-14k range.

-Dan

[jbDC9]

P-Mag reports/pireps? Yep! This question gets asked every other month...

Some light reading;
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ghlight=P-mags

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ghlight=P-mags

[Canadian_JOY]

One additional PIREP to add to the pile. First flight was on Sunday. 1 impulse-coupled Slick, one P-Mag. No problems. Even EGTs / CHTs across the board at break-in power. Smooth-running.

[Toobuilder]

Will have a nice pair of trouble free P-mags going on the market just as soon as Ross releases the CPI-2.

[ChuckGant]

We are very happy with our P-Mags. After talking to the owner at Sun-n-Fun (Brad I think?) we switched to automotive spark plugs and saw a real improvement in starting performance, especially when hot. We were also able to run about .5 gal/hr leaner of peak than with the aviation plugs.

We have had no problems with them whatsoever. Highly recommend.

[pa38112]

Originally Posted by jbDC9

P-Mag reports/pireps? Yep! This question gets asked every other month...

Some light reading;
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ghlight=P-mags

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ghlight=P-mags

Thank you for the links - very helpful. Do you know why I don't see these when I go to the Electronic Ignition Forum? There are only 4 or 5 post there.

[Ironflight]

Originally Posted by pa38112

Thank you for the links - very helpful. Do you know why I don't see these when I go to the Electronic Ignition Forum? There are only 4 or 5 post there.

You need to tell the search engine how far back to look - I think it defaults to 30 days. Set it all the way back, and you'll see way more information!

[N941WR]

If you install P-mags, be sure to read and understand the manual and then install them accordingly.