Bosch is one of the largest manufacturers of any kind on the planet. It makes everything, from power tools to dishwashers, and it also supplies just about every automotive part you can think of.

A high-voltage magneto is a self-contained ignition system that converts mechanical rotation into high-voltage pulses that are used to fire the spark plugs, without the need for external power from a ...

A typical aircraft spark-ignition engine isn't at all like the one powering the vehicle you drove to the airport. Unless, maybe, you drove a vintage tractor or motorcycle. There are so many ...

Aircraft internal combustion engines rely on simple, self-sufficient magneto systems, typically configured in pairs for ignition redundancy and enhanced efficiency. Thorough magneto checks (pre-flight ...

Automotive ignitions systems have seen many transitions over the years. Historically, the designs have matured from a magneto to today’s coil-over-spark plug designs. The progression follows the ...

The design, function, and management of aero-engine magneto ignition systems has been a mainstay of primary aircraft training for decades. FAA Airman Knowledge Tests are replete with questions ...