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Classic Aero Machining Service
14 hours ago
Classic Aero Machining Service

Gnome 160 interrupters.
We have had this project on the go for many months and today with the arrival of the contact cap from KipAero we now have all the parts for the160 hp Gnome interrupter done. This device allows the pilot to select how often the spark makes it to the spark plug which controls the engine power/speed. Very primitive but very effective. Earlier in the year we finished the cockpit control switch, most of the components for the interrupter gearbox/tacho drive have been completed for a while. We ended up having to make the flat spring to hold the contact cap on and then they needed to be heat treated. They have now been fitted to the spring post and with the caps arriving today the interrupters are now complete. We will be shipping some of these to KipAero so for those in the US the will be available from them in a few weeks. ... See MoreSee Less

Gnome 160 interrupters. We have had this project on the go for many months and today with the arrival of the contact cap from KipAero we now have all the parts for the160 hp Gnome interrupter done. This device allows the pilot to select how often the spark makes it to the spark plug which controls the engine power/speed. Very primitive but very effective. Earlier in the year we finished the cockpit control switch, most of the components for the interrupter gearbox/tacho drive have been completed for a while. We ended up having to make the flat spring to hold the contact cap on and then they needed to be heat treated. They have now been fitted to the spring post and with the caps arriving today the interrupters are now complete. We will be shipping some of these to KipAero so for those in the US the will be available from them in a few weeks.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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Before the ignition interrupter all pilots had was a kill switch on the stick. All or nothing was the speed control. The engine as flywheel was important.

Clever buggers ain't ya !!😊

Outstanding work

"Blip switch" in contemporary terms!

Wow ! Awesome work indeed

Beautiful work!

Brilliant!

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