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Old 14th Mar 2021, 01:04
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megan
 
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I personally think that automotive ignition type switches have no place in the aviation industry. There are too many opportunities for murphy, eg if the key is 180 degrees out, it will still look to be in the correct position
All the aircraft rotary ignition switches I'm familiar with the key can only be inserted one way, unlike car ignition systems. The rotary aircraft ignition switch has been with us for decades, the Cessna I flew in 1959 had them, reliable, though subject to failure as are all things mechanical. Never personally, or heard of, anyone having problems.
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