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Bob Hoffman

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Does anyone know a source for the Flap switch with the little "flap" as a switch ??
Supplier and part # would be appreciated.
Thanks
Bob
 
Convert existing switch

Right now I'm planning on copying my brother's idea of gluing (pro-seal) a custom made handle on to the existing toggle lever.

I already have the 2TL1-7 switch, now all I have to do is make to handle! If any one has a source for a pre-made handle that I could use, I'd be interested.
 
Rick, did you ever come up with a supplier for the "bat" handle for the flap switch, or have you made one? If I can't buy one I'm thinking of making one from aluminum and securing it with two set screws. Would be a pain to make it since I'm not a machineist, but probably worth it.

Larry
 
flap switch

Got my cool flap switch with grey "flap" handle from Pacific Coast Avionics. It has a placard included that is screen printed on aluminum, and is quite large. I believe this switch cost about 90 bucks!! Worth it? Idunno...But worked out just great in my panel, and when you consider the cost of engraving and such, It wasn't as bad as I thought. Also very cool, and a very high quality part as well.

Chris Schmitt
9A FF& Electronics
 
Found some.... called Peterbuilt toggle extensions ... Chrome $12 per pair.

Go to the nearest large interstate truckstop and go to their toy department. I had a link to an online store but can't find it right now. Found it... www.empirechromeshop.com/c-356-peterbilt.aspx

These are not "flap" shaped, but round and tapered either larger to the finger end or smaller. Really look nice.

Larry
 
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Roll your own

For those comfortable with Epoxy, cast a block of Epoxy and Micro (Flox) and grind to shape, drill holes for switch handle and locking set screw. Polish or paint to suit your panel.

Gary 40274
 
AeroElectic Bob....

...has a DIY solution made from UHMW or similar plastic material

http://www.aeroelectric.com/Pictures/Switches/Flap_Switch.jpg


http://www.aeroelectric.com/Pictures/Switches/FLAPS1.JPG
http://www.aeroelectric.com/Pictures/Switches/FLAPS2.JPG
http://www.aeroelectric.com/Pictures/Switches/FLAPS3.JPG

FLAPS1.JPG
 
We carved a "flap" out of a bit of aluminium and glued it on with Loctite. If it ever needs to come off a bit of heat might soften the loctite enough to remove the "flap" - otherwise it'll be time to get out the hacksaw...
 
It's really not a big deal to make one out of aluminum and drill and tap for a couple of set screws, one on top and one on the bottom--keeps the switch from rocking. Also, it helps to grind off a couple of flat spots on the old toggle to keep the set screws from slipping. Here's a picture of mine:

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flap switch

mouser.com

Mouser has massive quantities of electronic equipment at cheap prices. I bought a paddle toggle micro for my stick grip flap switch, which has to go through a relay, but they have larger higher capacity toggles of every size, style and shape, and it shouldn't cost more that 10 bucks. I've bought lots of stuff from them over the last two airplanes and have been very satisfied. You could call them on the phone if you have questions and talk to someone that know what they are talking about. They also have AMP PIDG terminals for lower prices than I've been able to find anywhere. D-subs, pins, shrink-wrap, terminal blocks,.... they don't have reasonably priced tefzel wire though....

Scott
 
Mouser and Digikey

Mouser... have larger higher capacity toggles of every size, style and shape
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Mouser has lots of stuff for sure. But when I wanted a 15/32" bushing, flat handle, DPDT, ON-OFF-(ON) 10A toggle with .250 faston terminals, they didn't stock one, and Digikey did.
 
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