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If I remember correctly MicroTech checks the CAS on power up and will indicate a failure with LED’s? Sounds like your LT-10 thinks it’s a piston engine.

Bobby

From: Rotary motors in aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Bill Bradburry
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:55 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: help starting engine

Kenneth,

Does the LT-10 show any fault codes? Are you saying that the plugs fire about 1 out of 6 times they should fire? If everything is wired up properly, you may need to send the unit back for repair. Have you discussed this with Microtech?

Bill

From: Rotary motors in aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Kenneth Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:38 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] help starting engine

Hi All,

I have been trying to start my engine for several weeks without success. I would appreciate any suggestions.

New 1987 13b N/A engine

MicroTech LT-10 Ignition system

Engine spins well with starter

Fuel injectors work well and engine gets good fuel

I have checked all connections and good ground exists

I have checked crank angle sensor to make sure all marks were lined-up correctly

Problem: All spark plugs fire, but rarely. Each time each rotor spin twice, each plug will fire about once. I have changed the crank angle sensor with another. However, I am uncertain either one functions correctly. I do not know if there is a way to check each one to see if they are correct?

Suggestions?

Thanks.

Ken Johnson