rph142
Well Known Member
After a two month hiatus from aviation I finally got out to the airport and attempted to start my plane. I performed the normal startup procedures for my engine only to crank and crank until my battery was dead. I then charged the battery and tried again the following day - same result. The engine has two bendix mags and a new battery. I don't believe fuel is an issue because I could smell it in the filter air box. Ironically, I just ordered the 500 hour inspection kits for my mags as they are due for inspection. The engine had been slow/difficult to start before my two month hiatus and now it simply wont start. Could the impulse coupler have failed? Mag coils? Timing issues? I'm only starting to research magnetos so any thoughts and opinions will help.
Thanks!
Thanks!