{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "A system for detecting spark in an igniter for a gas turbine engine is provided. An igniter generates a plasma, or spark, somewhat similar to an automotive spark plug. In the invention, an inductive pick-up is positioned adjacent the igniter, to detect current pulses in the igniter, to thereby…",
  "path": "/patents/1074981",
  "publishedAt": "2005-08-17T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "F02C7/266",
    "GEN ELECTRIC [US]"
  ],
  "textContent": "A system for detecting spark in an igniter for a gas turbine engine is provided. An igniter generates a plasma, or spark, somewhat similar to an automotive spark plug. In the invention, an inductive pick-up is positioned adjacent the igniter, to detect current pulses in the igniter, to thereby infer the presence of spark. A detection system detects the spark, and informs the pilot of the aircraft of the detected spark. Thus, if the pilot encounters a problem in starting the engine, the pilot can rapidly determine whether the igniter is involved in the problem.",
  "title": "Method of informing pilot of aircraft of spark detected in gasturbine engine"
}