mag drop

The reduction in RPM when either of the magnetos in a dual-ignition reciprocating engine is switched off. This reduction should be within specified limits. It is standard procedure to check the mag drop case prior to takeoff to confirm that both systems are operative. Also called a magneto drop.

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Bata, makulit, matigas ulo, ise-set na lang natin like we normally do para ma i-over, papaluin na lang ng bigs mag drop ball pa (They're young and stubborn.

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However, one other shooter and I found it to protrude too far for our hand size and/or shooting style, leading to the occasional inadvertent mag drop.

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The other is the button itself is shielded by the molding of the polymer grip-frame, with the obvious intent to keep unintentional mag drops from happening.

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