Trim Switch for GFC-500 in the 201

[Speed Merchant]

The shop doing my panel upgrade is looking for a new control yoke trim switch for my bird. Which switch should I use? Any problem reusing the trim from my KAP -150? I would much rather install a new switch.

Thanks

[Bob - S50]

We used the switch from our KFC200.

[Speed Merchant]

6 minutes ago, Bob - S50 said:

We used the switch from our KFC200.

Thanks- I may end up using the old one rather get new if they are available.

[carusoam]

The problem with the BK switch is its hellish price and availability...

PP thoughts only, 

-a-

[ZuluZulu]

5 hours ago, Speed Merchant said:

The shop doing my panel upgrade is looking for a new control yoke trim switch for my bird. Which switch should I use? Any problem reusing the trim from my KAP -150? I would much rather install a new switch.

Thanks

My GFC 500 was installed this summer and they reused the KAP 150 trim switch. It works fine so far. 

[kpaul]

My GFC500 was installed with a new switch, the old Century 41 trim switch was removed.  The work was completed by Garmin. Unfortunately, I do not know the part number.

[Bob - S50]

The installation manual specifies a trim switch that may be used and purchased from Garmin.  You can get that switch directly from the manufacturer for about half price.  We did that but it was too large for our yoke so we re-used the KFC switch.  Luckily for me the installer said he could use the new switch on a future installation in a different type aircraft so it didn't cost me anything.

[1001001]

See also here: 

 

[hypertech]

2 hours ago, Bob - S50 said:

The installation manual specifies a trim switch that may be used and purchased from Garmin.  You can get that switch directly from the manufacturer for about half price.  We did that but it was too large for our yoke so we re-used the KFC switch.  Luckily for me the installer said he could use the new switch on a future installation in a different type aircraft so it didn't cost me anything.

I had the same experience.  We were going to use this one but it didn't fit on the yoke for my R.  The whole module would have to have been redone, speed brakes and other buttons included.  So, we just reused the BK switch.

 

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/trimswitch11-15410.php?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxMb9pP_67AIVzgiICR1UngGUEAQYASABEgLYM_D_BwE

[Speed Merchant]

8 hours ago, kpaul said:

My GFC500 was installed with a new switch, the old Century 41 trim switch was removed.  The work was completed by Garmin. Unfortunately, I do not know the part number.

Thanks!

[Speed Merchant]

3 hours ago, hypertech said:

I had the same experience.  We were going to use this one but it didn't fit on the yoke for my R.  The whole module would have to have been redone, speed brakes and other buttons included.  So, we just reused the BK switch.

 

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/trimswitch11-15410.php?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxMb9pP_67AIVzgiICR1UngGUEAQYASABEgLYM_D_BwE

 

3 hours ago, hypertech said:

I had the same experience.  We were going to use this one but it didn't fit on the yoke for my R.  The whole module would have to have been redone, speed brakes and other buttons included.  So, we just reused the BK switch.

 

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/trimswitch11-15410.php?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxMb9pP_67AIVzgiICR1UngGUEAQYASABEgLYM_D_BwE

Thanks I will check it out!

[Speed Merchant]

5 hours ago, 1001001 said:

See also here: 

 

Thanks I will investigate them.

[Speed Merchant]

14 hours ago, Bob - S50 said:

The installation manual specifies a trim switch that may be used and purchased from Garmin.  You can get that switch directly from the manufacturer for about half price.  We did that but it was too large for our yoke so we re-used the KFC switch.  Luckily for me the installer said he could use the new switch on a future installation in a different type aircraft so it didn't cost me anything.

Thanks