EIS Is Designed To Last The Life Of The Engine

R22 and R44 helicopters purchased after January 15th will be outfitted with Lycoming's certified Electronic Ignition System (EIS). The EIS offers increased reliability, improved starting characteristics, and reduced maintenance. The EIS installation replaces the left starting magneto. The remaining right magneto provides redundant ignition and eliminates the need for a backup power supply. EIS has very high spark-energy for easy engine starts and eliminates internal moving parts for increased reliability.

'Heard A Loud Pop From What Sounded Like It Came From Under The Engine Cowling'

On July 4, 2020, about 2200 central daylight time, a Beech BE35 airplane, N4219B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Ravenna, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries and pilot-rated passenger was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated at Stan Stamper Municipal Airport (HHW), Hugo, Oklahoma, at 1915. According to the pilot, the run-up and departure were normal with no anomalies with the airplane in the beginning of the flight. Shortly after reaching cruising altitude and engaging the autopilot, the pilot instructed the passenger to plug in the "