Thanks David,
I might end up sensing both the latch and the over center lock, then its
covered from both aspects. I like the idea of an audio warning, as I
understand it, in terms of human-machine interface it's about as good as it
gets.
My hanger partner who is a very experienced corporate pilot landed his
Comanche with the gear up a couple of weeks ago, so it can happen to any of
us.
Cheers, PAul
On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 3:47 PM, David Joyce <davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk>wrote:
> davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk>
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> Paul, If you ask Mark Burton nicely he will either supply you with an
> appropriate water proof switch, or tell you where to order one from. I
> fitted mine so that the lever arm actuating the switch sticks out into the
> 'down' detent. There are two holes in the micro switch and I have put two
> small screws through those holes into the fibreglass just behind the alloy
> surround of the gear lever, and also Aralditing the side of the switch to
> the fibreglass. I also put a dollop of silicone sealant covering the end of
> he switch where the wires emerge to help the switch's own waterproofing, as
> it is in the spray line if the runway is wet.
> Regards, David Joyce, G- XSDJ
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