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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Why Do Aircraft Engines Have Two Spark Plugs Per Cylinder? By Colin Cutler
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01/17/2017
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When it comes to spark plugs, are two really better than one? Most car engines have just one spark plug per cylinder, and that seems to work just fine. But when it comes to airplanes, dual spark plugs are important for 3 major reasons. 1) Reliability
First off, reliability plays a major role as to why your aircraft's engine has two spark plugs per cylinder. Picture this: you're flying along in cruise, and your magneto fails. If you had a single ignition system with only one spark plug per cylinder, your engine would stop running. And your prop?