The only time we really look at or think about the ignition system is when the aircraft engine fails to respond at the turn of the key. Today, let’s examine this little device that could make or break your day in the sky. The aircraft ignition system is very simple and normally very reliable. It…
Tag: Aircraft Engine Monitor
Uses of Classic Scanner in Aircraft
There are analog dials, there are digital scanners and then there are classic scanners – each better than the previous. All these dials and scanners are used in modern aircraft to provide engine related information to the pilot(s). Let’s say as a pilot flying an aircraft, you wanted to know the Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT).…
Aircraft Engine Monitor keeps your engine healthy, efficient and safe
I once had this dream actually, a nightmare – I was flying my Cessna 152 over Florida Keys enjoying both the flight and the views when all of a sudden, I saw there were no engine monitors or gauges in the cockpit. My panic was so acute that I woke up with my heart pounding…
Characteristics and Operation of EDM-960 System in Aircraft
The engine data monitoring system (EDM) 960 – the one manufactured by J.P. Instruments is available for all aircraft with 4, 6, 7, 8 or 9 cylinders engines. There are so many things in an aircraft that need to be monitored that in days gone by, there used to be a flight engineer whose job…