SWITCH

The 77041 is a genuine Textron Aviation switch used to make or break an electrical circuit. It fits the Skyhawk and Skylane. It carries an export classification of ECCN 9A991. Because the 77041 is an original-equipment (OEM) part sourced directly from Textron Aviation, it matches the exact specification and placement called out in the aircraft's type design and maintenance data — assurance a generic substitute cannot offer. Because the Cessna Skyhawk and Skylane aircraft share extensive structure and hardware, a single part like this is often common across several variants. In an aircraft's electrical system, using the correct component preserves the circuit's designed behavior, reliability, and safety. The factory part is built to the manufacturer's material and dimensional specification, so it installs as designed without the surprises a generic equivalent can bring. OEM parts arrive to the specification the type design was certified against, preserving both airworthiness and the airframe's documented configuration. The value of an OEM part is as much in its paperwork and pedigree as its metal — both of which an aircraft's records require. Genuine factory parts carry the documentation and traceability that maintenance and airworthiness records depend on — assurance a look-alike substitute cannot provide. Cessna traces to the company Clyde Cessna founded in Wichita, Kansas in 1927; Textron Inc. acquired it in 1992, and since 2014 it has anchored Textron Aviation alongside Beechcraft and Hawker. The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most-produced aircraft in history, with more than 44,000 built since 1956, and remains in production under Textron Aviation. Request a quote for 77041, or browse more Cessna Skyhawk and Skylane parts on Flying411.