Systems and methods for detecting aircraft magneto failure

Abstract

A system and method for detecting failures in an aircraft ignition specifically a magneto. The system comprises at least one inductive pickup with a coil and lead that captures electromagnetic fields generated during engine operation. The coil generates an electrical signal in response to the captured electromagnetic field, which is transmitted through the lead to a signal processing system. The signal processing system includes a converter and/or interrogator with signal conditioning circuitry that amplifies and filters the signal to detect magneto degradation or failure. The system provides real-time feedback through indicator lights that change color based on operational status and audible alerts for failure conditions. The system supports multi-engine configurations with multiple independent inductive pickups and can transmit magneto status information to external aircraft monitoring systems for comprehensive health monitoring.

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