Autolite - Unison Industries

1 ISSUEDREVISEDREVISIONMODAYYEARMODAYYEARP AGE Industries530 Blackhawk Park AvenueRockford, Illinois, 2005 Unison Industries033103A011505 CoverL-1710 AAutolite Aviation spark PlugsInstallation and MaintenanceManualTechnical AspectsFAA ApprovedSCOPEThis manual provides complete details about the installation and maintenance of Autolite Aviation spark plugs from Unison Industries530 Blackhawk Park AvenueRockford, Illinois, 2005 Unison Industries033103A011505 LOG OF REVISIONSR evisionDescriptionPages RevisedDateBasicInitial IssueNot Applicable03/31/03 AAdded XL Premium spark PlugsAll01/15/05i/ii BlankL-1710 ISSUEDREVISEDREVISIONMODAYYEARMODAYYEARP AGE Industries530 Blackhawk Park AvenueRockford, Illinois, 2005 Unison Industries033103A011505iiiTABLE OF.

2 To Use This Manual .. Ignition System Overview .. Personnel .. REFERENCE .. And Operation .. Criteria .. Rating .. Terminal Length .. Plug Tools .. Plug Spare Parts .. PROCEDURES .. Tools .. Plug Connector SITUATIONS .. Period .. Well Arcing and Flashover .. Gaskets And Proper Selection Of spark plugs .. Plug - Electrode Fouling .. Fouling .. Fouling .. Electrode Core Nose .. Visual Inspection .. The Firing And Barrel Ends .. The Terminal Well .. 4-5L-1710 ISSUEDREVISEDREVISIONMODAYYEARMODAYYEARP AGE Industries530 Blackhawk Park AvenueRockford, Illinois, 2005 Unison Industries033103A011505ivTABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Connector Seats.

3 End Inspection .. The Setting spark plugs .. Painting spark plugs .. AND STORAGE .. Period .. Procedures .. 6-1L-1710 ISSUEDREVISEDREVISIONMODAYYEARMODAYYEARP AGE Industries530 Blackhawk Park AvenueRockford, Illinois, 2005 Unison STATEMENTThe information and designs contained in this document are proprietary to Unison Industries , and willnot, in whole or in part, be duplicated, disclosed, or used without the written consent of Unison document is protected as an unpublished work under the Copyright Act of 1976, as well asunder all other pertinent domestic and international intellectual property provisions.

4 All rights : IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORIZED applications OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINEDIN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO THE liability will be assumed by Unison Industries for actual, consequential, or other types of damagesdirectly or indirectly resulting from the unauthorized use of this manual for other than its stated accuracy and applicability of this manual has not been verified for any assembly, component, orpart not manufactured by Unison Industries . Any use of this manual for other than its intended purpose,or for performing any installation, maintenance, replacement, adjustment, inspection, or overhaul ofany assembly, component, or part not manufactured by Unison Industries is not approved, endorsed,or sanctioned by Unison performing installation, maintenance, replacement, adjustment, inspection, or overhaul of anyUnison assembly, component, or part, it is imperative that the latest revision of the appropriate manualor product support document be referenced.

5 Contact Unison Industries to be sure you have the latestmanual or support document revision before performing any work. This manual is subject to changewithout of non-approved repair parts and tools may result in unit malfunction and/or affect equipmentsafety, and may be considered a violation of FAA repair reasonable attempts were made to make this manual as complete and accurate as possible. If youhave any questions, comments, or corrections, or require clarification of any information containedherein, please write Unison Industries Customer Service Department at:Piston Product Support7575 Baymeadows WayJacksonville FL 32250 Internet: call or email Unison s Piston Products Support Department at:Phone: 904-739-4081 Fax:904-739-4006 Email.

6 TO USE THIS MANUALThis document contains all necessary information relating to the ownership of Autolite Aviation SparkPlugs manufactured by Unison 1 describes the Autolite Aviation spark Industries530 Blackhawk Park AvenueRockford, Illinois, 2005 Unison Industries033103A0115050-2 Section 2 includes detailed procedures for 3 and 4 describe operation and maintenance procedures 5 describes the procedures used to preserve and store Autolite Aviation spark 6 describes the Autolite Aviation spark plugs warranty and PUBLICATIONSF-1100 Master Service ManualL-1318 Consolidated Application IGNITION SYSTEM OVERVIEWU nison Industries is an innovative leader in the design and manufacture of aircraft ignition manufactures, not merely assembles.

7 A superior FAA-PMA approved product consistentlyspecified by quality-conscious NetworkUnison Products are available through an international network of aircraft parts distributorsthat offer outstanding product support, prompt delivery, and friendly customer service. SeeUnison Industries Authorized Distributor List form L-1051, or visit the Unison web site for a complete listing of Unison and Emergency OrdersAuthorized distributors of Unison products are required to carry inventory sufficient to satisfymarket requirements including AOG needs. Please refer to Unison Industries AuthorizedDistributor List, form L-1051, for the Unison distributor nearest Complete OfferingUnison Ignition Components are available in the following configurations: Slick Ignition Upgrade Kits: Cost saving kits including Slick Magnetos, a complete SlickIgnition Harness (now with five color choices), Autolite Aviation spark plugs , and allmounting hardware and installation instructions.

8 Slick Magnetos: Timing pins are included for easy installation. Slick Harnesses: Both complete and half harnesses are available. Slick Dual Harnesses: Economical choice for TCM/Bendix dual magnetos. Universal Slick Harness Kits: For those who prefer to build their own assemblies. Individual Slick Leads: For single ignition lead replacement. Slick Service Parts: For all Slick Magnetos and Industries530 Blackhawk Park AvenueRockford, Illinois, 2005 Unison Industries033103A0115050-3/0-4 Blank LASAR : A microprocessor-based electronic engine control system, LASAR can beinstalled on the most popular Textron-Lycoming engines in service today.

9 With LASAR your engine starts quicker, runs smoother, climbs faster, and consumes less fuel (undercruise conditions). SlickSTART Solid-State Magneto Start Boosters: An excellent compliment to Slickimpulse-coupled and retard-breaker magnetos, SlickSTART delivers up to 340% moreenergy for reliable starts every time. SlickSTART can also be used in conjunction withmost TCM/Bendix magnetos and offers greater reliability and performance than originalTCM/Bendix starting vibrators. Autolite Aviation spark plugs : Unison manufactures massive electrode as well asAutolite XL fine wire plugs for almost every General Aviation aircraft and engine.

10 Autolite Aviation spark plugs can be conveniently purchased in boxes of 12, 4, or individually(check with a Unison distributor). For maximum savings, purchase Autolite spark Plugsas part of a Slick Ignition Upgrade Kit. Autolite part numbering is easy. Part numbers forAutolite Aviation spark plugs look similar to the part numbers that some aviation con-sumers have memorized due to a lack of choice. For Autolite Aviation spark plugs , justadd a U to the front of the competing brand s part number (for instance, one of Unison smost popular Autolite Aviation spark plugs is UREM40E, which, from a part numberperspective, looks very similar to REM40E, a competing part number).