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Toggle switches for mags
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pazmanyflyer
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I use the ON-ON-MOM locking toggles like these from Stein.
https://www.steinair.com/product/locking-toggle-switch-p-mag-test-on-on-mom/
I wired my two mags like a starter as described by Mich48041 in post #10 of this thread.
https://vansairforce.net/threads/how-would-i-wire-2-mag-switches-like-a-starter.134260/
Been working well for me so far.
Draker
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I did the exact same thing. ON-OFF-MOM for left and ON-OFF-MOM for right, and I hold both in the full up position to start. Switch was Carling 6GM5E-73. So far so good as well.
Carl Froehlich
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I use toggle switches like these for everything: https://www.tti.com/content/ttiinc/...MIo8S8qN6IhQMVZEd_AB3ZWwOKEAQYCCABEgIa9_D_BwE
There are other contact configurations to choose from as well.
Carl
There are other contact configurations to choose from as well.
Carl
Scott Hersha
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I used two Carling DPDT switches from Stein for my two ignition switches (SureFly on the left, non-impulse Slick on the right. Wired in such a way that the only way the start cycle can work is with the left switch on, right switch off, and the master switch on. Any other combination and the starter won’t engage. Impossible to engage the starter with the wrong ignition selected.
www.steinair.com
I protected the switches with guards from Stein:
www.steinair.com
My start button is also from Stein:
www.steinair.com
Works fine……
Toggle Switch DPDT On/On - Steinair Inc.
Toggle switch 2 POSITION On-On; DPDT (Double Pull, Double Throw) Has 0.250 inch Quick-Connect fast-on tab terminals Mounts in 15/32″ hole
www.steinair.com
I protected the switches with guards from Stein:
Switch Guard, Stainless Steel - Steinair Inc.
Stainless steel U style switch guard. Mounts with 2 #32 holes spaced 1 inch apart. 1 inch spacing, horizontally, between two switch guards is usually sufficient with regular toggle switches. (See photo).
www.steinair.com
My start button is also from Stein:
Red Start Switch Bezel Cover - Steinair Inc.
Screws on to the REDSTART switch above to protect the switch from inadvertent operation. Photo shows STARTCOVER installed on REDSTART switch. Measures .9″ overall diameter and protrudes from the panel .4″
www.steinair.com
Works fine……
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Traash
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Definately lever-lock style switches to avoid accidental tripping. Honeywell TL series switches are bullet-proof. Many options including off-on or off-on-mom like stated earlier. Available from any electronics supply house (Digikey, Mouser, Newark, etc).
I like having the start button on the stick. An enable switch (off-on) elsewhere (in-line with the start) to disable and provide a bit of theft proofing. Active hi annunciation on G3X to tell when enable switch is armed.
I like having the start button on the stick. An enable switch (off-on) elsewhere (in-line with the start) to disable and provide a bit of theft proofing. Active hi annunciation on G3X to tell when enable switch is armed.
Sam Buchanan
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Two SPST toggles, one single pole momentary push button on the panel for the starter. Has worked flawlessly for 25 years. One SureFly, one Slick.
Dad's RV-10
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For those with the Aerosport carbon fiber panel; I'd bought the same red start switch and guard from Stein as Scott posted above. But I really wanted something labeled "Start" and I'm not a fan of the other style switch Stein sells.
A lot of the generic start switches online are labeled "Start/Stop." I wanted an OE quality switch only labeled "Start."
After some searching, I found this Start switch that was used on a variety of Can-Am products (Part# 710002594).
It fits the Aerosport panel like it was made for it.
A lot of the generic start switches online are labeled "Start/Stop." I wanted an OE quality switch only labeled "Start."
After some searching, I found this Start switch that was used on a variety of Can-Am products (Part# 710002594).
It fits the Aerosport panel like it was made for it.
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rvmills
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I've swapped 3 panels (RV-6, Stearman and Bucker) from a key switch to 2 toggles for mags and a start button. The toggles are #12-100 from ACS, the start buttons are #10-00821from ACS. The start button may be a tad low tech looking for a modern RV panel, but great for the vintage planes, and easy to not press when you don't want to 
. The switch guards are from Perehelion Designs. All have worked well, and haven't lost a key yet!
Cheers,
Bob
. The switch guards are from Perehelion Designs. All have worked well, and haven't lost a key yet!Cheers,
Bob
So I have a Surefly on the right and a Bendix impulse on the left so I keep both mags firing on start up. What’s the purpose of the momentary switch. Is anyone using a typical keyed start switch (magless). I know a key is not much of an anti theft, but it will at least stop the dumb ones.
I used 2 DPDT switches and 1 "Engine Start" push button switch, all purchased from Stein. I wired them per Nuckoll's instructions.
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I have used this set up on several planes and it works well for me.
standard toggle switches for mags and a off/on/(on) switch and LED for the starter.
the stater switch is obviously off in the off position. In the middle position the starter circuit is armed and the light comes on. In thIs position I can use a remote momentary switch on the infinity grip to start or use the momentary on function of the toggle. After start up I turn off the starter circuit. A relay is used as part of the circuit to make it work.
I like it but YMMV
i have a circuit drawing if you are interested.
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Similar, but a momentary labeled around the switch.
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