Custom Ignition Starter Switch

[Matthew P]

Received this picture from one of the members, he believes it may have come from this page, if anyone knows the part numbers for the switches, please let me know...looking to replace the original ignition key switch. TIA

[LANCECASPER]

Depending on what your IA says, you would have to get a FSDO field approval to use something like the one in your picture.

 

These ones come with STC permission:

This one is used for the Electroair replacing one magneto: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/ea-ignswchpanel.php?clickkey=18187

This one is used if you have two magnetos: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/ea_08-17141.php?clickkey=18187

[jetdriven]

The reviews of that switch says they are easy to turn off. I’ve noticed this too. Plus they feel cheap and you need to cut a hole to mount this.  Not a fan.  

[Fly Boomer]

11 hours ago, jetdriven said:

The reviews of that switch says they are easy to turn off. I’ve noticed this too. Plus they feel cheap and you need to cut a hole to mount this.  Not a fan.  

I like the locking lever switches on the one posted by the OP.

[Aerodon]

Here are super cub switches, along with a pushbutton on the panel.

I think a starter solenoid needs about 1A to hold, but I would want a really robust one so that there is never any doubt

Seneca magneto switches are rocker style with a guard.  I think they are rated at about 10A.  Anyone know what sort of rating a magneto needs for the grounding to work properly?  Once again I would want something robust, nothing that a light bump could break.

 

 

Aerodon

 

 

 

[GeeBee]

There is nothing magical about the magneto switches if using the toggle type. I had a PA-18 with the Atlee Dodge tall panel and the instructions simply said MS35058 toggle switches. The starter switch is a simple Cole-Hersee unit. The problem you have is securing your aircraft with this type of unit. The door lock is easily defeated and there is no problem starting after you are in the door.

If using toggles, I would make sure the is a switch guard of some type. Twin Cessnas and my PA-18 use a rail to prevent downward movement of the switch. There are other guard available. You could also use locking toggles like in the photo in the OP.

[Pinecone]

It isn't that hard to defeat the key switch.