flhelo Posted March 9, 2019 Report Posted March 9, 2019 Help, 68 M20G, I can't remember what this switch does. Any help would be appreciated. The previous owner had told me what it does, but that was about 8-10 years ago.
hmasing Posted March 9, 2019 Report Posted March 9, 2019 That's the engine eject switch. If you have any engine troubles, it activates explosive bolts and throws the engine clear of the airframe. Also, I may not know what I'm talking about. :-) 2
ArtVandelay Posted March 9, 2019 Report Posted March 9, 2019 From the picture, it tells you to refer to the owners manual, did you? Tom
carusoam Posted March 9, 2019 Report Posted March 9, 2019 That fancy switch is unfortunately un-original... Even though it looks like a fancy weld job to the airframe... Chase its wires before throwing the switch... otherwise process of elimination is your friend... Got a list of all the things your plane has? Best regards, -a-
RLCarter Posted March 9, 2019 Report Posted March 9, 2019 If you haven't used it 8~10 years, it must not be very important....... 2
takair Posted March 9, 2019 Report Posted March 9, 2019 Couple of guesses. Backup avionics master or shower of sparks override for hand starting. These were hidden under the removable panels on some planes so some folks relocated to a practical location. 1
Marauder Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 But if you do figure out what it does, please tell us. The suspense is unbearable. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 1
orionflt Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 I had a pulse lite system that the previous owner had the switch installed in the same area
PT20J Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 We have a few like that in the museum DC-3. If you figure it out, let us know -- maybe it will give me a clue to ours
StevenL757 Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 5 hours ago, hmasing said: Also, I may not know what I'm talking about. :-) But you probably stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night... 1
Oscar Avalle Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 In my Mooney a similar switch was for the strobes...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
HRM Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 10 hours ago, Oscar Avalle said: In my Mooney a similar switch was for the strobes... 1. Turn lights out in hangar. 2. Turn on master. 3. Flip unknown switch and see if a light comes on. 4. If no light, listen for noise. 1 1
flhelo Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks for all the great and "Informative" replies. I was finally able to get a hold of the previous owner and the switch is Non Functional that either the first owner had put in or the factory did!!! Thanks again for all the replies. 1 1
GDGR Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 You could now tell your passengers that it isolates your headphones, so all you can hear is ATC. Flip the switch, then really hear what they have to say about you.... 3 2
Jim Peace Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 21 hours ago, Marauder said: But if you do figure out what it does, please tell us. The suspense is unbearable. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 3
Captnmack Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 I believe it is for foot well illumination to assist in selecting fuel tanks at night....
GDGR Posted March 10, 2019 Report Posted March 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, Captnmack said: I believe it is for foot well illumination to assist in selecting fuel tanks at night.... Even if it isn’t, I like that idea for fuel selection, and flap/ trim indicator.
Prior owner Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, Captnmack said: I believe it is for foot well illumination to assist in selecting fuel tanks at night.... I have a footwell light... did any come from the factory with one? what switch is it normally connected to? Mine isn’t working at present... Edited March 11, 2019 by PilotCoyote
Culver LFA Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 19 hours ago, Captnmack said: I believe it is for foot well illumination to assist in selecting fuel tanks at night.... On my 67 F the fuel selector lamp is on the same circuit as the panel lights. 1
carusoam Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 Everyone with a fuel selector on the floor should have a footwell light.... I found a dead bulb in my 65C’s... when I happened upon the light... It is there to continuously light the fuel selector switch... A hidden switch for the hidden bulb wouldn’t make much sense... By the way... everyone should have a document in their POH that shows an electrical drawing that has all the switches, CBs, and what they are connected to.... Any additions are easy to document there as well.... PP thoughts only... Best regards, -a-
orionflt Posted March 11, 2019 Report Posted March 11, 2019 51 minutes ago, carusoam said: By the way... everyone should have a document in their POH that shows an electrical drawing that has all the switches, CBs, and what they are connected to.... LMAO... yea right!!!
HRM Posted March 13, 2019 Report Posted March 13, 2019 On 3/11/2019 at 3:48 PM, orionflt said: LMAO... yea right!!! ...and that diagram becomes more inaccurate in direct proportion to the age of the Mooney!
Stephanie Posted March 16, 2019 Report Posted March 16, 2019 What a great spot to add the switch you've always needed a spot for. 1
Shadrach Posted March 16, 2019 Report Posted March 16, 2019 On 3/11/2019 at 2:02 PM, PilotCoyote said: I have a footwell light... did any come from the factory with one? what switch is it normally connected to? Mine isn’t working at present... Mine has one. It’s factory. It just adds a small amount of diffused light to the footwell. 1
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