Aircraft Toggle Switches

[Johnny]

John Napoli wrote:
> 
> Anyone know of a source for surplus aircraft toggle switches?  I'm
> interested in the ones with the red plastic safety cover that must be
> flipped up before the switch is thrown.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> John

The "Switchguard" as they are called, is a separate piece. You can get
them from most aircraft builder suppliers like Aircraft Spruce. They
come in at least 2 different configurations depending on the switch you
want to use with them. For your regular old toggle switch with a single
through hole type mount, and also a three hole job for "panel mount"
toggle switches (ones that have a couple screws to hold them on instead
of the switch shank itself).

Aircraft Spruce:
800-824-1930

one hole - MS25244-1  $9.15
3 holes - MS25224-2  $22.20

Note the Mil Spec numbers.

-j-

ps. be sure your toggle switch shaft length is correct so that the cover
will close all the way.