DTA
July 17, 2025, 12:32:00 GMT
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Originally Posted by 1stspotter

This would be the first time then a switch transitioned by itself from RUN to CUTOFF while there are two mechanisms to prevent such an uncommanded transition. The spring plus the little bridge.
Also it would be the first time a pilot does not recognize this ghost movement and needs 10 seconds before he sets the switches back to RUN.
It would be the first time such switches remain in RUN even after the forces of a crash.

The spring and gate/bridge together are the single mechanism that prevents uncommanded operation of the switch. Neither works without the other.

Subjects (links are to this post in the relevant subject page so that this post can be seen in context): RUN/CUTOFF

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