Cycle:

The complete program of operations required to return switch to the same condition that existed at the beginning of the cycle.

Dusttight:

Sealed switch that will withstand sand and dust environments per MIL-PRF-8805 Design 2.

Cyclic:

A grip used to control the left/right or forward/ backward movement of an aircraft.

Dome:

Dome-shaped metal elastomer switch component used as tactile element/return spring.

Contact:

The component of the switch that disengages to cause the actual circuit interruption.