I broke the spark plug cap on my engine and I'm wondering if it is possible to replace the cap and wire without buying a whole new ignition? The ignition unit is sealed so I don't think it is a repair I can do but maybe it can be done by an authorized repair center.

Sam,


If you are very good at doing professional grade repairs to electrical devices, you may want to try it yourself.

Since there is no current US representative for MVVS, If you are not very good at these repairs, you would best send your entire ignition system to MVVS in Czech Republic for repair.


I don't know how you had managed to break that cap, but I believe it is better that you entrust this repair to a trained professional.

You can air-mail it with some bubble padding, in a small USPS Global Priority flat rate envelope, for $5.25.

Engine mounted inverted, flying field has moles, moles make holes, landing gear doesn't like holes, landing broke, spark plug wire caught on something, spark plug cap broke. Lesson learned - pay higher dues and join a club with a paved field or find a field without moles.

I have done electronic repairs so I may just give it a try. I have ordered one of the new iginitions but it won't be in until December and there is still some good flying weather left in the season.

Thanks for the quick reply

Sam,


The way you expressed yourself in the first post, I thought you had manhandled it... ; not that it broke in a minor landing mishap...

Good luck with the repair and enjoy the rest of the flying season. Not that there is very much time left 'till winter in Michigan...