Notes on the use of mica in aero engine sparking plugs

Created 17/10/2025

Updated 17/10/2025

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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Title Notes on the use of mica in aero engine sparking plugs
Language eng
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Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/27bca606-b829-4d44-af4b-04f3b834764d
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Reference Period 20/04/2018
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This dataset was originally found on Geoscience Australia "Notes on the use of mica in aero engine sparking plugs". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
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