Title: Why Do Aircraft Engines Have Two Spark Plugs Per Cylinder? | Boldmethod
Headings: Why Do Aircraft Engines Have Two Spark Plugs Per Cylinder?
Why Do Aircraft Engines Have Two Spark Plugs Per Cylinder?
1) Reliability
2) More Power
3) Even Combustion
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Spark Plug Fouling
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Two Really Is Better Than One
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Content: If a spark plug fouls, you have a backup spark plug that keeps firing. Two Really Is Better Than One
By having two spark plugs per cylinder, your aircraft engine is more reliable, produces more power, and burns fuel more evenly. And when you combine all three, you get an ultra-reliable engine that keeps you aloft until you decide it's time to land. Become a better pilot. Subscribe to get the latest videos, articles, and quizzes that make you a smarter, safer pilot. Sign Up >
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Colin Cutler
Colin is a Boldmethod co-founder, pilot and graphic artist. He's been a flight instructor at the University of North Dakota, an airline pilot on the CRJ-200, and has directed development of numerous commercial and military training systems. You can reach him at colin@boldmethod.com. Images Courtesy: AA1Car.com
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