What do you use to clean aircraft spark plugs?
Now it’s time to clean, gap, and reinstall the spark plugs. The easiest way to clean aircraft spark plugs is to use a special aircraft sparkplug cleaner. Your mechanic probably has one you can use, but if he or she doesn’t, you can purchase an inexpensive aircraft plug cleaner from any aircraft supply house.
What’s the best way to remove lead from a spark plug?
For fine-wires, Hoppe’s No. 9 cleaner and a dental pick should be all you need to remove the lead without damaging the insulator or the iridium electrode.
Can a bead blast cleaner be used on a spark plug?
Bead blast cleaners are only to be used on massive plugs and should be used very sparingly. Never use sand or glass silicon media in a bead blaster on plugs and never use a grinder with a wire brush. Both of these can result in contamination that can cause conductive shorting that will destroy the plug.
Which is the best way to replace spark plugs?
The plugs should be rotated when reinstalled. This balances the electrode wear so that the plug center electrode and side electrodes wear evenly, prolonging the life of the plug. Finally, always install the plugs with new gaskets and a light coating of non-conductive anti-seize, avoiding coating the first two to three threads.
Where can I get a spark plug cleaner?
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What’s the best way to change a spark plug?
Using a spark plug gap tool is a good idea to ensure the gap is correct before installing. If any adjustment is needed, gently open or close the gap until the tool just fits at the correct gap (which should be specified in your owner’s manual). With the gap verified, carefully insert the plug into the open hole by hand.
Bead blast cleaners are only to be used on massive plugs and should be used very sparingly. Never use sand or glass silicon media in a bead blaster on plugs and never use a grinder with a wire brush. Both of these can result in contamination that can cause conductive shorting that will destroy the plug.
Where do I find the spark plug part number?
When choosing a spark plug for your engine, the approved options can be found in the aircraft and engine maintenance manuals. The plug part numbers can be easily decoded to explain the application in your engine. For example: For some applications, you will have options regarding the heat rating of the plugs.