Why does an aircraft engine continue to run if the master switch is turned off?
Answer
Aircraft engines use a self-contained magneto ignition system that generates its own electrical current and is independent of the aircraft's battery and electrical system.
PHAK Ch. 7 — Aircraft Systems
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