BlackRV7
Well Known Member
Today when I did my mag check prior to takeoff, I found the right (non impulse) mag totally inop. On my plane my start procedure it master on, left mag (impulse) toggle switch on, push to start. After the engine starts, I switch on the right mag toggle switch. Today on runup I got no drop in RPMs when I switched off the right mag and what would have been engine stoppage when I switch the left mag off if I would have kept it off. Obviously, the right mag was not firing at all. I tested the switch and continuity between the p-lead wire and ground back to the switch. All good. Not wanting to simply undo the connections at the mag and seeing if the mag was hot but just being grounded somehow (since I didn't want kickback with the engine starting on the right mag), I started the engine and reached under the panel and pull the ground wire from the switch. No help, still no right mag. I'm thinking I've pretty much ruled out a grounding issue and see it as a bad mag...........after only 41.1 hours!!
I've had this mag new for the past two years but only have my Phase 1 hours on the mag. I'll check with Slick and see what they say about warranty. Anyway, is there a way to check this mag, hard to take apart? to see if there is a loose wire inside or bench test to check it before I go and drop hard earned money if I don't have to. This is a Slick 4370.
HELP..........I want to fly!!
I've had this mag new for the past two years but only have my Phase 1 hours on the mag. I'll check with Slick and see what they say about warranty. Anyway, is there a way to check this mag, hard to take apart? to see if there is a loose wire inside or bench test to check it before I go and drop hard earned money if I don't have to. This is a Slick 4370.
HELP..........I want to fly!!
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