I recently had one go
south at about 250 hours from corrosion, too, Jeff. Bob Minnis, a well
respected former TCM engineer, told me that there had been several alarming
incidents due to condensation and/or moisture in the mags and to make very sure
that the moisture filter mechanism for the pressurization was clean, and
mounted properly and to check the mag internals frequently for moisture and
corrosion.
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Subject: [LML] Slick Mag Failures
Anyone
having problems with Slick 6320 magnetos? I have had my 2nd mag failure in nine
months. First failure left me stranded in North Dakota last June and now this.
Fortunately I was doing an in flight mag check recommended by none other than
"Walter" at APS. (thanks Walter) and discovered my mag was heading
south.
When I
looked through the pressure port I saw some corrosion internally. The first mag
failed at 250 hours and this one at 420 hours.