Ignition Armature

Ignition armature is a component of the engine electrical system in nonaircraft engines. It is classified under the supply class "Engine Electrical System Components, Nonaircraft" and belongs to the supply group "Engine Accessories."

The ignition armature is responsible for generating the electrical current needed to create a spark in the engine's spark plugs. It is typically made up of a coil of wire wound around an iron core. When the engine's ignition switch is turned on, the armature receives electrical current from the battery or magneto and creates a magnetic field. This magnetic field then collapses rapidly when the ignition switch is turned off, inducing a high voltage in the coil. This high voltage is then sent to the spark plugs, where it creates a spark to ignite the fuel-air mixture in the engine's cylinders.

The ignition armature is a critical component of the engine's ignition system, as it ensures reliable and consistent spark generation for proper engine operation. It is commonly found in various types of nonaircraft engines, such as those used in automobiles, motorcycles, lawn mowers, and small power equipment.

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