Hi Jeff
This happens due to all the vibrations and the wires fatiguing and finally
break. The best solution is to tie wrap as much as you can to limit the
wires from moving around. I think the newer wiring system is superior and
addressed this problem. I've had pretty good luck by keeping the wires tight
and inspect often to insure things are staying tight. Good luck.
Jerry
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JEFF ROBERTS
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 8:09 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Broken Mag wire
Hi Guys,
I just was about to go flying this morning to test a few changes I've made
as my bird has not been cooling in this heat well. As I did the run-up the
right mag didn't drop any RPM's but the right did as it should. My temps
started climbing again so I went right back to the hanger. The engine didn't
want to shut down so I had to starve it of fuel. I pulled off the cowl right
away and as I examined the mag connections one of the wires just snapped off
only about an inch from the mag's side of the connection. The wire was very
brittle and I'm kind of surprised it's not of better quality. Has this
happened to anyone else and has anyone been able to fix it without ordering
a new mag itself?
Jeff R.
A258 - N128LJ / Gold Rush 85 hours and still having cooling issues.
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