FlyboyKC Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 I found this big red button behind the passenger side panel. I pushed the button and the wings didn't fall off nor did it launch the nukes... I am told its a circuit breaker, but to what I can only guess its for the bus bar. So when would I have to use it? Thanks Neal Quote
kerry Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 ejection button. it only works when your in the air. Quote
Shadrach Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 I found this big red button behind the passenger side panel. I pushed the button and the wings didn't fall off nor did it launch the nukes... I am told its a circuit breaker, but to what I can only guess its for the bus bar. So when would I have to use it? Thanks Neal Does it stay in when you push it? Quote
Alan Fox Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 It is factory , It is the main breaker for the Alternator , I think... Quote
Andy95W Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 It is factory , It is the main breaker for the Alternator , I think... Believe this to be true, plus it looks like a red "press-to-set" circuit breaker. What does it feel like? Does it feel like one of your other circuit breakers on the panel or does it actually 'thunk' like a pushbutton? Quote
Marauder Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 The heck with the red button. What the heck is going on with the coaxial connector sitting there unconnected ? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
peevee Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 Looks like GPS connector. You could be on to something, looks like an antenna connection in the back. Maybe a power outlet of some sort for the GPS? Quote
carusoam Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 Sometimes, the POH gets updated with changes. Check your electrical schematics for things that may be added..? Best regards, -a- Quote
Raptor05121 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 You could be on to something, looks like an antenna connection in the back. Maybe a power outlet of some sort for the GPS? Cable says "SPARE GPS BACK" Quote
cliffy Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 It seems to be a non-manually trippable C/B (can't pull it out to trip it). When it trips of course the red button comes out! So, if this is behind the sidewall with the sidewall laying on it, then quite possibly the C/B won't be able to trip if it needs to! The sidewall would be "resetting" it constantly? Doesn't seem to be the best situation for safety. Might be something to look into. Quote
FlyboyKC Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Posted August 11, 2015 All, Thanks for the replies. This CG makes sense as it seems pretty stout. I did push it but it didn't seem to do anything. Yes that is a spare GPS connector the previous owner had a handheld and/or panel mount unit that used it. I didn't notice it before I took the picture then when I posted I was I'll be dammed there it is... Cliffy, There is a cut out on the side panel to allow the breaker to pop out and/or reset. Thanks to all for the help. Neal Quote
N601RX Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 What is the current rating? It is the number on the center of the red button. Quote
StinkBug Posted August 12, 2015 Report Posted August 12, 2015 My C has the same thing in the passenger kick panel. Has a little plastic trim ring with a hole in it. It's mentioned in the owners manual, and there's a note on the panel telling you where it is, but the wording is such that you still don't really expect it to be where it is. Quote
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