Yannis Posted March 6 Report Posted March 6 I'm experiencing an issue with my headphone plugs/jacks; they often shift during flights, resulting in interference. Twisting them slightly seems to solve the problem temporarily, but it's quite bothersome. This issue occurs with both the pilot's and co-pilot's headphones. I've attempted to clean the jacks with contact cleaner, but the problem persists. Do you have any suggestions? Quote
PT20J Posted March 6 Report Posted March 6 Can you describe the “interference”? Are the jacks tight when you plug the headset in? Does it do this with another headset? Have you tried cleaning the headset plugs? I’d clean everything and try bending the jack contact that contacts the plug tip a bit to get a better connection. Quote
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Yannis Posted March 7 Author Report Posted March 7 Can you describe the “interference”? Are the jacks tight when you plug the headset in? Does it do this with another headset? Have you tried cleaning the headset plugs? I’d clean everything and try bending the jack contact that contacts the plug tip a bit to get a better connection. It happens with all headsets. The jacks are tight but if during the flight I move them (sometimes by it’s own weight) I can’t hear coms. Cleaned everything very well already but no luck. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
PT20J Posted March 7 Report Posted March 7 7 hours ago, Yannis said: It happens with all headsets. The jacks are tight but if during the flight I move them (sometimes by it’s own weight) I can’t hear coms. Cleaned everything very well already but no luck. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Then I would replace the jacks. They are inexpensive. Quote
glbtrottr Posted March 10 Report Posted March 10 Under ten bucks per station. A simple soldering iron does the trick. Make your life easy and mark each wire for headphone and mic as they’re wired differently. Remember that PTT also involves wiring two additional wires to your 3 terminals for a total of 5. Use heat shrink wrap to protect your soldering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
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