Hello Paul and every body
We have a trouble on our Midwest AE100R motor: This motor is under test
to be mounted on a modified Lynx aircraft!
For an undisclosed reason???? but I suppose may be a reverse connexion
of the battery, the 2 ignition devices are out! each one shows more than
10 Amp!
We are looking if it is possible to repair, but we have not the
schematic drawing of this device. It is the  R2 BO 11A (or  R2 B011A  )
157-96
Also, on the printed circuit board, there is some coating of black
stuff   (like silicone) and it is impossible to check  the components.
May be somebody knows this device and is able to send us the drawings;
If not, does anybody knows other type and suppliers for replacement kit.
Thank very much
Daniel

It is pretty easy to devise a new ignition system.

You might have to cut a new trigger plate and mount it on
the e-shaft. It should look like this. Just about any MSD
ignition system should work with this. Slot the mounting holes
so you can adjust the fixed spark timing to about 20 degrees BTDC.

The trigger plate can be cut out of 1/4 inch thick mild steel
with a computer controlled plasma or laser cutter.

This will also work on PicAXE EFI systems.

Contact Diamond aircraft for replacement parts as they are
the new owners of Midwest.
http://www.diamond-air.at/
Diamond Aircraft Industries
 N. A. Otto-Straße 5
 A-2700 Wiener Neustadt
Tel: +43 2622 26700
Fax: +43 2622 26780
officediamond-air.at

Diamond Chris Dries <c.dries@diamond-air.at>

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

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