Rotating beacon switch

Bsimp59

Hello all, replacing the three position beacon switch on my 67 180. The switch has 6 contacts instead of two like the parts manual, anyway there is a list of available replacements at Spruce not really sure which is comparable to my old one? There is no part number on the old switch just 125V-10a (seems like a lot of volts), my switch has up for beacon and strobe, center is off, down is rotating beacon only. Anybody else replaced similar?
Thanks,
Billy

Scott Sherer

sounds like a DPDT (double pole, double throw switch). Piece of cake to replace. The contacts are all the same on similar replacement switches. Move one wire at a time and it will be fine. If you can post a couple of pics of the front and backside of the switch I can help you find a suitable replacement.

Bsimp59

Scott see if these pictures work? Thanks

Scott Sherer

Thanks for the photos. Yes, it's a DPDT switch. From the looks of it I would guess that it's a toggle switch and not a rocker switch that Piper used later. These are standard and one from aircraft spruce should do the trick.

Bsimp59

Thanks Scott, one of my AI buddies thinks after looking at the Piper parts guide that the switch is not original and was added to attach a belly strode. I’ve been having trouble with tail beacon and we believe the switch can’t handle the amps to run both, belly and tail beacon. For now I think we will bypass belly strobe and hopefully keep the tail beacon working!

Scott Sherer

OK, good luck!