bradp Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 If you clip the wires to the switch use this method to re-connect them: i did the same with my trim switch and it worked well. Put a large heat shrink around the individually heat ahrinked wires. Best part is if you need access again simple desolder and you’re all set. If it’s too tight in the yoke handle @Piloto suggested cutting the wires staggered. Just make sure you have them well labeled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylw314 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, bradp said: If you clip the wires to the switch use this method to re-connect them: i did the same with my trim switch and it worked well. Put a large heat shrink around the individually heat ahrinked wires. Best part is if you need access again simple desolder and you’re all set. If it’s too tight in the yoke handle @Piloto suggested cutting the wires staggered. Just make sure you have them well labeled. +1 on staggering the wires (whether you use pins or just solder), it'll reduce the maximum width of the bundle. It does mean, though, that you will have a longer stretch of wire that is inflexible. Alternatively, you could split the difference and staggering two smaller bundles. Incidentally, I found that Steinair.com was the cheapest and easiest way to get those damn pins and sockets, as well as the crimping tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabanaboy Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 22 hours ago, jaylw314 said: +1 on staggering the wires (whether you use pins or just solder), it'll reduce the maximum width of the bundle. It does mean, though, that you will have a longer stretch of wire that is inflexible. Alternatively, you could split the difference and staggering two smaller bundles. Incidentally, I found that Steinair.com was the cheapest and easiest way to get those damn pins and sockets, as well as the crimping tool How can i find the pins and sockets on Steinair web site, what are they called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylw314 Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Here you go. The pins have a link to their crimping tool. https://www.steinair.com/product-category/connectors/d-sub/contacts/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabanaboy Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Cabanaboy said: How can i find the pins and sockets on Steinair web site, what are they called? Wonder where the best place(location) to cut the wires would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 I was stuck and had to resolder the switch leads - I ended up using the existing wires and making the connection in the vertical yoke handle and putting some slack in the bundle in the horizontal part of the yoke in case I needed to disconnect the switch. I also didn’t want to have to solder upside down under the panel. Been there don’t like to do it. Only real rule of thumb is avoid places where there is flexing of the wires (ie avoid yoke shaft exit). You also need a little bit of service line if you were to need to access again in the future. Go for the most easily accessible part of the yoke assembly in case you need to re access 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Side point - if you were ever thinking of wrapping your yokes in leather, now would be the time while you have that off. http://customizer.aerocomfort.com/wheel/choose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m20kmooney Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 12:41 PM, Cabanaboy said: Wonder where the best place(location) to cut the wires would be? Best place is down behind the yoke. Why don’t you have avionics shop do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20F-1968 Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 There is no rule that is has to look exactly as the part you have. It is merely a box to place switches. You can 3D print it as was mentioned. You can make a small box using it as a fiberglass mold to lay-up fiberglass over it. Yo can also get a block of aluminum and work manually on a vertical milling machine and mill out a new box, similar to what you have. This will be the most durable of the options and will be the last one you will every have to make. John Breda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 12 hours ago, m20kmooney said: Best place is down behind the yoke. Why don’t you have avionics shop do this? In the tube is okay. Behind the yoke shaft is bad. That where the cables flex with every movement of the yoke. Puts too much stress on connectors or solder joints. May be fine for a few years but expect problems down the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabanaboy Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 23 hours ago, m20kmooney said: Best place is down behind the yoke. Why don’t you have avionics shop do this? Oh i will, just want to make sure they do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabanaboy Posted May 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 02-2019 I was able to order one from Bendix King(my shop did as they are a Bendix King "dealer" Bendix Phone -->855-250-7027 Wanted to make sure i posted where and how i got part 088-01991-0004 called Switch Cap Assembly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT20J Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, Cabanaboy said: 02-2019 I was able to order one from Bendix King(my shop did as they are a Bendix King "dealer" Bendix Phone -->855-250-7027 Wanted to make sure i posted where and how i got part 088-01991-0004 called Switch Cap Assembly. What did it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austintatious Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 (edited) If you can send me or post a really good sketch with precise measurements (with a micrometer) I can build this in cad and print it with Carbon fiber infused PLA. It would be best if the measurements were in MM. Edited May 13, 2022 by Austintatious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabanaboy Posted May 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 10:03 AM, PT20J said: What did it cost? $406 in 2019 from Bendix King (Mooney was way more) 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Terry Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 found an STL file to 3D print this part https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4340751 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH-1 Cobra Pilot Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 3 hours ago, M Terry said: found an STL file to 3D print this part https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4340751 I would give it no more than 50% chance to fit on the first try. Be ready to modify the file or sand/cut some plastic. There are soooo many variables between printers, slicers, plastics, filaments, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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