The 36742-013 is a Piper OEM Left Main Gear Squat Switch Assembly installed on the left main landing gear. It detects whether the aircraft is on the ground or airborne and provides a signal to various aircraft systems that rely on weight-on-wheels indication.

This switch assembly plays an important role in aircraft safety by controlling functions that operate differently on the ground and in flight. It is designed to withstand vibration, environmental exposure, and repeated landing gear cycles while providing reliable operation.

Key features include:

Piper 36742-013 Left Main Gear Squat Switch Assembly
Provides weight-on-wheels (WOW) indication
Mounted on the left main landing gear
Supports ground and flight mode system logic
Reliable electrical switching operation
Designed for aviation environments
Resistant to vibration and operational loads
Critical for safe aircraft system operation
OEM Piper replacement component
Direct replacement per Piper specifications