Continental Motors' service support manual provides installation, operation, maintenance and overhaul instructions for S-20 and S-200 series high tension…
This manual supplies complete maintenance instructions, exploded‑assembly illustrations and parts listings for the S-20 and S-200 series high tension magnetos manufactured by Continental Motors. It covers installation, operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, testing and overhaul procedures, and includes a detailed illustrated parts list.
The document is organized into sections such as Introduction and Specifications, Description and Operation, Testing & Troubleshooting, Disassembly, Cleaning, Periodic Maintenance and an Illustrated Parts List. Service bulletins, advisories and change pages are referenced throughout to ensure compliance with FAA airworthiness requirements.
| Spark gap setting | 0.157 in. (4 mm) |
|---|---|
| Running speed for testing | 150 RPM |
| Capacitor value | 0.375 µF ± 10 % |
| Cover screw torque | 20–25 in‑lb |
Cover screws must be torqued to between 20 and 25 in‑lb.
The spark gap should be set to 0.157 in. (4 mm).
The magneto should be run at 150 RPM during testing.
A capacitor of 0.375 µF with a tolerance of ±10 % is specified.