Do you know anything about Avco-Lycoming aircraft engines?
Aug 31, 2009 by Rick | Posted in Aircraft
A friend told me that whenever a pilot experiences total engine failure because of the simultaneous failure of both magnetos, the engine most likely is manufactured by Avco Lycoming.
Are these engines that bad? How can he tell the manufacturer
Simultaneous failure of a single magneto is highly unlikely. The simulteneous failure both magnetos is so rare you can plan on winning the lottery before it happens. That's why there are two separate units on the airplane.
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