[Rex Collins]

Rex Collins on November 8, 2019 at 3:09 pm #19509

Thanks Michael, I appreciate the info

[MICHAEL RING]

MICHAEL RING on October 29, 2019 at 4:15 am #19491

Try these too:
https://www.avion.com/PiperControlWheels.html

[Rex Collins]

Rex Collins on October 23, 2019 at 3:33 am #19490

Thanks Steve I really appreciate the info

[STEVE]

STEVE on October 21, 2019 at 5:24 am #19484

Hi Rex,
This change is pretty common. Piper installed rams horn yokes in later airplanes. You may be able to install one of those in your airplane; it will depend on the whether the length of the shaft attached to the old and new yokes is the same. One other factor that comes into play is the diameter of the shaft.
As you can see from the parts posted on this site: https://www.texasairsalvage.com/Airframe_list.php?SearchWhere=Airframe&SearchFor=Control-Yokes&goto=1 the newer style yokes are readily available.
Here’s another source: https://www.flyingfishaircraftparts.com/products/pair-of-piper-rams-horn-control-yokes-1-5-8-shaft-20575.
They are even available on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=piper%20control%20yoke.
If you would be satisfied with a simple press to talk switch that attaches (via velcro) to you existing “bow tie” yoke, they too are readily available. I have one of the simple velcro style PTT switches in my Comanche and it’s provided good service for over 10 years.
You can purchase a new rams horn yoke from Avion at:https://www.avion.com/PiperControlWheels.html.
Finally, I believe you can replace your “bow tie” yokes with rams horn yokes which were installed in the PA 32 beginning in 1970. That would be the easiest as far as paper work.

[Rex Collins]

Rex Collins on October 19, 2019 at 5:36 am #19481

Reference first post I’m new to this forum, not sure what blue and red icon I must have inadvertently selected, I hope that’s why there’s no reply to my question. I would think with all the Piper folks here someone surely would have changed old style yokes out for newer versions.

[Rex Collins]

Rex Collins on October 15, 2019 at 9:33 am #19477

I’m new here I have a 1965 PA32/260 and would liftoffs upgrade yokes to newer ram horn style with mic switch. Any suggestions on the change out and where to purchase along with any paper work required