Instead of a covered switch, use a swich with raised side gaurds to protect
it. Can't think of any swiches used in most emergency procedures that are
covered.

James

Rule 6 - "Priorities are man made, not god made"

"Maxwell" wrote in message
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"Stuart & Kathryn Fields" wrote in message
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A recent incident involving a Rotorway helicopter occurred. An accidental
bumping of the clutch switch dis-engaged the clutch. The resulting
autorotation resulted in a roll over and of course some significant
damage. As I understand it, the switch was mounted in the overhead panel
but the pilot's headset could make contact and inadvertently cause the
clutch dis-engagement. I wonder if the standard switch cover that you
have to lift to get access to the switch itself would have stopped this
occurrence?


Would a switch cover not delay ready access to the switch? Sounds like it
needs to be relocated for safety, and kept quick to select.