David Lesher wrote:


Wonder if there is a safe way to bypass it long enough to make a
test flight. I'd say just replace it, but know that a $5 switch
like that becomes a $500 switch once annointed with FAA Holy Oil.



The piper split master is approximately $35 from Piper. You can
bypass the alternator field side of the switch by unscrewing the lugs
from the switch and fastening them together with a small bolt, nut and
star washer. Put the joint in an insulating sleeve to protect it from
shorting. Not sure the legality of bypassing the switch for a flight
though?