Push in and turn switches

[OmniAtlas]

It looks like there are a few switches on the Airbus which require you to push in the switch before you can turn --

The 3 IR (1+2+3) switches.
? The engine mode selector switch - Crank, Normal, ignition start.

Is there a vendor/retailer which supplies and sells these kind of switches?

Thank you.

[sstusek]

Hi Ben,

As far as I know there are no "push to unlock" turn switches on A320. Actually there are "pull to unlock" somewhat similar to the parking brake. As far as I know such switches are 3 IR switches as you mentioned and even these only at ATT mode. You have to pull to change from NAV to ATT position.

[OmniAtlas]

Hi Simon,

Thank you for the correction -- yes you are correct, they are pull out and turn switches.

Is the eng IGN start switch also a pull and turn?

We are on the lookout for spring loaded pull out and turn switches if you know where to find them.

Thank you.

[BuzziBi]

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Airbus-A320-Home-Cockpit-Engine-Start-Switch-with-Label-/252138400870?hash=item3ab49eac66:g:mdwAAOSwI-BWKk-N

[OmniAtlas]

hi Buzz, the ignition switch, not the engine starter. Thanks.

[sstusek]

Hi Ben,

The ENG selector mode switch is normal rotary "click" switch, but it is quite stiff to turn from normal mode to crank or ign/start modes.