Rocker-Type Switches; Push On - Push Off Switches - Piper Malibu Meridian PA-46-500TP Airplane Maintenance Manual

(3) Installation
NOTE: The overhead switch panel is lighted with electroluminescent placards. The left and
right placards bear part of the load exerted by the panel retaining screws. A maximum
of 20 inch lbs of torque should be applied to the retaining screws when installing the
switch panel or you may damage the placards.
(a) Holding the switch panel below the opening in the headliner, connect the electrical
connectors to the rear of the panel.
(b) Slide the panel into position and secure with screws (8). Torque the screws to 20 Inch lbs.
B.

Rocker-type Switches

A few rocker-type switches are used in the instrument panel.
CAUTION: ALTHOUGH SMALL SWITCH ASSEMBLIES ARE EASIER TO REMOVE IF WIRING
IS FIRST DISCONNECTED, THE LIMITED WORK SPACE BEHIND THE PANEL CAN
RESULT IN BURNED WIRE INSULATION. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNSOLDER
THESE SMALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
UNDER ANY CONDITIONS. IF NECESSARY, CUT WIRES AT POINT OF
CONNECTION. IN ANY CASE, IT'S BETTER TO DAMAGE THE SWITCH AND
REPLACE IT, RATHER THAN DAMAGE THE WIRING HARNESS LEADS.
(1) Removal
(a) Gain access to the switch from behind the instrument panel.
(b) Squeeze retainer blades on top and bottom of the switch together and push switch from
the panel.
(c) Make note of the placement of, and / or tag, wires on the switch to facilitate installation.
(d) Disconnect wires from the switch. Remove switch.
(2) Installation
(a) Connect wires to the switch.
(b) Squeeze retainer blades on top and bottom of the switch together and push switch into
panel until retainer blades engage the panel.
C.

Push ON - Push OFF Switches

A few Push ON - Push OFF switches are used in the instrument panel.
(1) Removal
(a) Gently pry off the switch cap.
(b) With a small screwdriver, rotate the two retaining tabs until they disengage.
(c) Slide the switch out.
(2) Installation
(a) Slide the switch into place.
(b) With a small screwdriver, rotate the two retaining tabs until they engage.
(c) Press on the switch cap.
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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-500TP, MALIBU MERIDIAN
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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