Wow, I am beside myself understanding this.  I concede only a base knowledge
of supply and demand, but that these toggle switch guards, which I really
like, cost almost $225.00 EACH with a five unit minimum is astounding.
Perhaps you engineer types can shed some light on what makes what seems like
a pretty simple design so pricey......even in aviation dollars this seems
high.  Only one supplier too (may be part of the problem).  Also, I have not
been able to locate anything similar.  I like the openness of the design and
what seems to be a smaller footprint than the standard toggle cover I am use
to seeing.  What am I missing?



I wish I had the skill set to make my own.  Heck, if I used gold, I am not
sure if they would cost me as much...and gold would not be the best material
for the purpose...or I wouldn't think so.....


Chris Barber

Houston

I bought some in Frys for just a few bucks.

http://www.frys.com/product/5697421

Paul Lamar

Yeah, I have that type of "rocket launch" switch cover that you refer to.
They are common. I have one mounted on my primary master switch, upside
down so as to be "on" when the cover is closed.....I am likely to install
one for my primary fuel pump too.  If either of those gets bumped off,
the engine goes quiet.   However, what I was interested in is the type
that are shown in the PDF file I attached.  Not a big issue as I can use
the common type, I just kinda liked the other style from the PDF.  Just a
preference...or so I think as I am only basing that on the drawings.
Also, was very surprised at what seems to be the very high price of a
seemingly simple part.  APEM is the only manufacture I found and they are
priced at $225.00 each from Digikey etc.  I have other options, I just
liked this one and was annoyed by the fact they are in the catalog, but
seem rare and expensive.  FWIW.




Chris Barber

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