Notes on the use of mica in aero engine sparking plugs  

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Owen, H.B.

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The mica used in modern aircraft sparking plugs, of which the attached section is representative, serves a triple purpose, viz: (a) Insulation of the electric current; (b) Protection of the insulating layers from heat; (c) As an effective seal against gas leakage. The use of mica in the construction and manufacture of aero engine sparking plugs is decribed herein.

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1942-01-01T00:00:00

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Record 1942/040

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