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USMCmech · August 17th, 2004, 14:58

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Do turbine engines even have mags.

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Nope, They have ignitors. These are basicly sparkplugs that are on durring engine start (and durring heavy rain). Once the burners in the combustion section are burning the flame never stops, just like a gas stove.

August 17th, 2004, 14:58	#41
USMCmech Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,622	Re: USAIR and Freq. Flyer [ QUOTE ] Do turbine engines even have mags. [/ QUOTE ] Nope, They have ignitors. These are basicly sparkplugs that are on durring engine start (and durring heavy rain). Once the burners in the combustion section are burning the flame never stops, just like a gas stove.