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Hartzell Aviation knows aircraft magnetos. We know that when you are relying on an aircraft magneto, you want the best self-contained generator built with a design that guarantees reliable and…

When Jimmy from Jimmy’s World decided to bring an old airplane back to life, he knew there’d be surprises… just not ones this old. Among the first things pulled from…

      Hartzell Aviation is proud to announce that our parent company, Hartzell Engine Tech, a Signia Aerospace Company, has acquired E-MAG Ignitions — makers of the industry’s most…

Aircraft maintenance often presents unexpected challenges, and staying ahead of potential issues is key to safe flying. When Glen from Glen’s Hangar set out for another routine adventure, he encountered…

    Aircraft Magneto: An Overview An aircraft magneto is a critical component of the engine's ignition system in aircraft. Its main function is to generate high-voltage electrical pulses that…

Despite its simplicity, the magneto timing synchronizer, commonly referred to as the magneto timing tool, can be one of the most frustrating tools for even the most experienced mechanic to…

Hartzell Engine Tech, a trusted name in aviation, proudly announces the launch and immediate availability of its PowerUP Ignition System.      Hartzell Engine Tech manufactures FAA/PMA approved PowerUP aircraft…

Hartzell Aviation in Tulsa, OK overhauls two Bendix Magnetos for Jimmy’s World. See the process from intake to overhaul!    

“Timing” is equally a simple and extremely complicated term relative to the installation and operation of magnetos. However, the word “timing” as applied to magnetos are a set of terms…

When a customer orders an ignition harness one of the choices is to order a harness with 5/8” or 3/4” nuts.  Why are these seemingly unrelated numbers used to describe…