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Old 09-17-2008, 09:34 PM
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Default Push Button Starter

Anybody used one of these cool push button starters in their airplane? I am using a push button start and Id like to find something unique. Anybody know if these will work in Aircraft?
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/IGN2001B.htm
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Old 09-17-2008, 09:51 PM
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Vonjet,

I can't imagine why one of those buttons wouldn't work and they look pretty cool. Go for it. It is your plane.

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Old 09-18-2008, 04:35 AM
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How big are they? Couldnt find any specs.
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Old 09-18-2008, 05:29 AM
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I have flown planes with push buttons and from a safety stand point they are not a good idea. There is no key to lock the aircraft's ignition. Anyone can get it the plane turn on the master and push the button.

Story Time: I am reminded of SnF a few years ago where a customer was sitting in a light sport display plane and said; "What does this button do"? The Rotax 912S engine started full throttle, plane shot across a busy area, hit a ditch, went airborne, and then crashed into 3 cars. Push button stater? NOT a good idea in an airplane.

Go with the key lock. When the key is on dash or in your pocket the plane cannot be started.
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Old 09-18-2008, 05:53 AM
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The specs from the manufacturers web site are as follows:

Switch Acutation Style: Push Button
Circuit Activation: Momentary
Amp Rating: 10A
Volt Rating: 12V
Terminal Type: Screw
Material: Plastic
Quantity: Sold Individually
Mounting Size: 24mm or 31/32"



Note that the he amp rating on the specifications does not say whether this is a rating for a resistive or inductive load

On face value this switch should be fine, especially if it has been design to control a car's starter contactor. However I would call the seller to clarify (don't mention it is for an aircraft!) as a contactor is a highly inductive device that is very hard on its controlling switch (don't forget to install the spike controlling diode).

However I do agree that installing a push button switch without protection is probably not a good idea in an aircraft, but if you want the look of this switch you could always protect the starter circuit with a hidden switch or using a simple SPST key switch in the circuit.

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Old 09-18-2008, 07:08 AM
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Go with the key lock. When the key is on dash or in your pocket the plane cannot be started.
I have seen MANY aircraft ignition switches that were worn enough that the key would come out with the switch in the "left" position. I had a friend whose Swift started with a small turn of the prop. The airplane had been sitting for days and the mixture was at ICO.
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Old 09-18-2008, 07:36 AM
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I love my push to start button from B&C. I also keep a throttle lock on when I'm not in the plane. Come to think of it though, wouldn't a mixture lock be better?
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Old 09-18-2008, 08:02 AM
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According to the item description, it requires a key to illuminate, and I suppose arm the starter button.

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Old 09-18-2008, 08:09 AM
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I love my push to start button from B&C. I also keep a throttle lock on when I'm not in the plane. Come to think of it though, wouldn't a mixture lock be better?
I too am a fan of the push-to-start switch. I have had to dig the ignition switch key out of my pocket after getting buckled up...........zero times!

Never worried about unauthorized or accidental use of the plane. Hardly anyone can figure out how to get past the tip up canopy latch.
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Old 09-18-2008, 08:29 AM
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My Honda S-2000 has a starter button - when I test drove it yrs back I thought it was the coolest thing. When I started work on my 7a back in 2003, I just knew it had to have one as well. I managed to locate a genuine honda starter button (http://www.handa-accessories.com/s2000-03.html near the bottom of the page) and sure enough, it's in my 7a. It's not rated to carry the starter current itself, so a relay was required.

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