Are switch guards in the MEL?
12-08-2019, 06:51 PM
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Are switch guards in the MEL?
I don't have experience with 121/135 ops or MEL's (yet) but I'm curious;
Are the plastic switch guards required or mentioned in MEL's? What happens if one or both of the joints break and the cover falls off?
Are the plastic switch guards required or mentioned in MEL's? What happens if one or both of the joints break and the cover falls off?
12-10-2019, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
It’s a guarded switch for a reason.
Guard inop switch inop.
If it’s a guarded switch and it has a little break wire securing it, break wire broken needs to be replaced.
Guard inop switch inop.
If it’s a guarded switch and it has a little break wire securing it, break wire broken needs to be replaced.
Otherwise, I agree.
12-11-2019, 02:30 PM
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Many airplanes have a significant number of guarded switches that are used on every flight, the guard just prevents accidental activation of a switch that could cause damage if activated at the wrong time.
Switches that are safety wired are used in abnormal situations.
Joe
Switches that are safety wired are used in abnormal situations.
Joe
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