cdeerinck
Well Known Member
I need some edumacation here. I did some research, and some things that I thought of as "must have" seem to be optional. So in short, it seems a question to the experts is in order.
Background: VP-X and Dual EFII.
The existing plan was this:
My ignitions are wired through a DPDT keylock switch, rated at 10a @ 12v on each pole.
My starter is wired per the VP-X diagram on page 24, with my switch being a momentary rocker.
If I understand this correctly, that means that if the VP-X is energized (i.e. the Master is on), and the start switch is pressed, the prop will swing even if the keylock is in the off position. Granted, the engine can't start without ignition, but that still seems dangerous.
Is that a normal or acceptable practice? I saw in several posts were people are skipping a keylock all together. I am not worried about the plane being stolen, so much as I am worried about an "always hot prop".
What I really want to avoid is somebody later asking "Why the heck did you wire it that way?"
Background: VP-X and Dual EFII.
The existing plan was this:
My ignitions are wired through a DPDT keylock switch, rated at 10a @ 12v on each pole.
My starter is wired per the VP-X diagram on page 24, with my switch being a momentary rocker.
If I understand this correctly, that means that if the VP-X is energized (i.e. the Master is on), and the start switch is pressed, the prop will swing even if the keylock is in the off position. Granted, the engine can't start without ignition, but that still seems dangerous.
Is that a normal or acceptable practice? I saw in several posts were people are skipping a keylock all together. I am not worried about the plane being stolen, so much as I am worried about an "always hot prop".
What I really want to avoid is somebody later asking "Why the heck did you wire it that way?"