aerobert

Marauder, funny how a single word changes the meaning. What I meant to say was that the picture from Spruce was NOT the correct switch. OR75 - Overpriced is definitely a correct identifier for this switch. You are correct, the switch is the up and down for the trim. It is not the on or off for the trim. However, if you split it so that half is up and the other half is down then it will disconnect the autopilot. I have other ways to disconnect the autopilot in the short term (such as the switch on the panel to name one) so I am not particularly worried about the autopilot aspect for now. It is annoying to have electric trim and have to reach for the wheel though - I like to have a hand on the throttle during landing - not fussing with cranking the trim.

Marauder - Unfortunately the image of the aircraft spruce trim switch is it. But I am sure going to mention it to my avionics guy. FoxMike - In this instance the switch no longer has any resistance on either side - it just flops around. It will no longer operate the trim or disconnect the autopilot. It does not appear to have any other effect upon the autopilot. Otherwise, the A/P continues to operate normally. Haven't tried Wentworth but have tried LASAR.

My electric trim/autopilot (the a/p is a KFC-200) disconnect switch has died in my 231. No warning and other than having to rotate the trim wheel by hand no other apparent adverse effects - other than seeming to make my wallet about 1000 dollars lighter. Any guidance on a possible salvage switch?

at my rate 500 hours is 3 - 4 years so I am afraid that you're right. Things seem to move at a glacial pace in the aviation world. Jeff 231 KV

All, A couple of months ago Geoff began a thread on "General Mooney Talk" "Diesel (Piston) Mooney." Apparently he has been talking to the folks at Deltahawk as well. I'm about 500 hours from tbo and am very interested in a diesel replacement for my 231. Jeff - 231KV