Made by a pilot for pilots, the “CONFORMAL THROTTLE” consists of a throttle grip with your selection of a TO/GA or PTT.momentary switch. The grip is manufactured in the USA by Swearingen 3D works of Marion IA., packaged in the USA and distributed by the designer. Everything you order is prepared just for you, only after you order. Upon order, your configuration options are checked and incorporated, final assembly completed, and continuity checks performed to assure the value and performance I have designed for you.

The throttle grip consists of a 4.3 inch 3D printed “LH CONFORMAL THROTTLE” grip, made to slide over the existing throttle tube of the VANs RV-8 /8A throttle quadrants CT- 82F, and 83F (as pictured). The throttle adequately clears the existing PROP knob and still retains the throttle ergonomics of the original VANs throttle quadrant.

It comes complete with functionally tested and wired switches of your selection. Your selection of either the TO/GA switch or PTT switch, is contained within the inboard grip face, and is operated by the pad of the left-hand thumb. The wire bundle exits the outboard end of the overlay and routes down the forward side of the throttle lever internal to supplied heat shrink tubing. The throttle race receives the bundle which goes forward to aircraft systems.

The “CONFORMAL Throttle” comes finished in cured urethane with a military black flat finish. (RV-8 CT-43F Throttle quadrant shown in pictures, not included in sale).

FEATURES

• “THROTTLE GRIP”

  • Size: 4.32 in width, 1.5 in. Diameter

  • Compatible with the 2.5 in x 1 in throttle tube of VANS throttle quadrant levers.

  • Weight: 55 g.

  • The "CONFORMAL Throttle" is made from tough , heat durable, Black 3D printer PETG.

  • The throttle comes complete with a cured urethane coating, finished in military flat black.

  • Per your selection, the throttle grip contains either of two switches, a “TO/GA” switch or a “PTT’ switch rated as follows:

• TO/GA Switch

Voltage Rating: 12Vdc

Current Rating: 8A

Push Button Switch Type: DPDT - NO, Off-MOM (On), compatible with a GARMIN flight director G3 (or similar) install.

Tested Life: 10,000 cycles

 Temperature Rating: -20C to 80C 

Switch cap comes standard in black, with a “GLOW in the dark” switch surround.

The switch is mounted within the grip, wired and provided with 20 inches of 22 AWG, Shielded TEFZEL, three conductor,

functionally tested wire harness.

Switch also available in DPDT ON-ON logic. Such a purpose may be for a simultaneous dual camera operation or a reversing

switch for a motor (Discuss option at purchase)

• PTT Switch

  Voltage Rating: 12Vdc

           Current Rating: 5A

       Push Button Switch Type: SPST - NO,  Off-MOM On

          Tested Life: 10,000 cycles

           Temperature Rating: -20C to 80C 

 PTT cover comes standard in RED with a “GLOW in the dark” switch surround.

The switch is mounted within the grip, wired and provided with 20 inches of 22 AWG, Shielded TEFZEL, two conductor,

functionally tested wire harness.

• Color schematic and instructions included for your cockpit installation.

• Condition: Mint, ready to plug and play. 

• Terms and Conditions approval required prior to purchase

• Non-Smoker Manufacturing Facility

Shown within the pictures is the “CONFORMAL THROTTLE with PTT” installed on the VANs RV-8 CT-83F throttle quadrant. The TO/GA configuration looks the same, except for its specific TO/GA insert. This sale is for the “CONFORMAL THROTTLE” and electronics only and is not sold with the throttle quadrant.

If you have any questions about this product, please ask via the CONTACT page.