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teamgrumman(at)YAHOO.COM
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:09 pm Post subject: Ignition switch

I lost the key to the Project X plane.  

As a rule, I keep all the keys either in the ignition or on a hook near my work bench.  I've torn the hangar apart several times in the last 3 months.  I have been through all of the little nooks and crannies that I normal hide things.  I have been through the binders and folders that came with the plane at least a dozen times.  Nothing.  No key.

So, I took the ignition switch out to see if I could get the tumbler out and get a key made.  I can't see how it comes apart.  PLUS, it's very difficult to move the switch around;  it's tied very tightly to the wire bundle.

My questions are:  Does someone know how to get the switch apart?  Is there another way to get a new key made?  Is my only option buying a new switch?



   



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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:19 pm Post subject: Ignition switch

On 10/19/2010 6:00 PM, Gary Vogt wrote:      	  Quote: 	
		                         I lost the             key to the Project X plane.  

         

           

         As a rule, I             keep all the keys either in the ignition or on a hook near             my work bench.  I've torn the hangar apart several times in             the last 3 months.  I have been through all of the little             nooks and crannies that I normal hide things.  I have been             through the binders and folders that             came with the plane at least a dozen times.  Nothing.  No             key.

         

           

         So,             I took the ignition switch out to see if I could get the             tumbler out and get a key made.  I can't see how it comes             apart.  PLUS, it's very difficult to move the switch around;              it's tied very tightly to the wire bundle.

         

           

         My             questions are:  Does someone know how to get the switch             apart?

       

     	
     Most of the switches I've seen have screws that hold the     phenolic/plastic back plate (where the wires attach) on.

     However, I don't recommend taking the back off without disconnecting     the wires.  The 'shorting bar'(s) will fall out easily.

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		                                Is there another way to get a new key made?

       

     	
     Maybe  .... call you friendly locksmith.  I'm sure he has 'airplane     rates'!!!   

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		                                Is my only option buying a new switch?

       

     	
     Depends on how friendly your locksmith is!  Gotta be a way to     re-key.

     Linn

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flyadive(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:35 pm Post subject: Ignition switch

Gary:



Try going to an FBO that does training.

My FBO has a key ring the size of a softball filled with keys.

Try a local A&P (other than yourself), I have a ring of keys to fit about half the planes at my field.

 Count about 12.

Barry

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Gary Vogt <teamgrumman(at)yahoo.com (teamgrumman(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:

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		  I lost the key to the Project X plane.  

 



As a rule, I keep all the keys either in the ignition or on a hook near my work bench.  I've torn the hangar apart several times in the last 3 months.  I have been through all of the little nooks and crannies that I normal hide things.  I have been through the binders and folders that came with the plane at least a dozen times.  Nothing.  No key.

 



So, I took the ignition switch out to see if I could get the tumbler out and get a key made.  I can't see how it comes apart.  PLUS, it's very difficult to move the switch around;  it's tied very tightly to the wire bundle.

 



My questions are:  Does someone know how to get the switch apart?  Is there another way to get a new key made?  Is my only option buying a new switch?

 

   



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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:37 pm Post subject: Ignition switch

A few weeks ago, I had 4 planes here.   That, plus all of the other keys I've collected over the years.  None of them would turn the lock.  

I'll call a locksmith and see what he can do.  I just can't imagine how he could open it.  Good think I don't break into house for a living.

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Sent: Tue, October 19, 2010 3:33:04 PM

Subject: Re: Ignition switch

 Gary:

Try going to an FBO that does training.

My FBO has a key ring the size of a softball filled with keys.

Try a local A&P (other than yourself), I have a ring of keys to fit about half the planes at my field.

 Count about 12.

Barry

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Gary Vogt <teamgrumman(at)yahoo.com (teamgrumman(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:

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		  I lost the key to the Project X plane.  

As a rule, I keep all the keys either in the ignition or on a hook near my work bench.  I've torn the hangar apart several times in the last 3 months.  I have been through all of the little nooks and crannies that I normal hide things.  I have been through the binders and folders that came with the plane at least a dozen times.  Nothing.  No key.

So, I took the ignition switch out to see if I could get the tumbler out and get a key made.  I can't see how it comes apart.  PLUS, it's very difficult to move the switch around;  it's tied very tightly to the wire bundle.

My questions are:  Does someone know how to get the switch apart?  Is there another way to get a new key made?  Is my only option buying a new switch?

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lmassaro

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Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:35 pm Post subject: Re: Ignition switch

If you get a locksmith, make sure he changes the lock in the canopy (a royal pain in the ass) and the cargo door...I checked again and I have dont have any orphaned keys in my desk.





On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Gary Vogt <teamgrumman> wrote:

I lost the key to the Project X plane.  



As a rule, I keep all the keys either in the ignition or on a hook near my work bench.  I've torn the hangar apart several times in the last 3 months.  I have been through all of the little nooks and crannies that I normal hide things.  I have been through the binders and folders that came with the plane at least a dozen times.  Nothing.  No key.



So, I took the ignition switch out to see if I could get the tumbler out and get a key made.  I can't see how it comes apart.  PLUS, it's very difficult to move the switch around;  it's tied very tightly to the wire bundle.

 

My questions are:  Does someone know how to get the switch apart?  Is there another way to get a new key made?  Is my only option buying a new switch?

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