Billvt
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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 Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:42 am Post subject: Cable Tensions in general |
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I fly a Zodiac CH601 HDS that first flew in Jan of 2001. It's not an XL but I just wanted to share my perspective on cable tensions.
As of this past Friday, the aircraft has 648 hours and 928 landings, some hard but most great.
I set my cable tensions during the build and they have remained set. They are checked at each condition inspection (have done 8 inspections) and have been OK.
Wing attach bolt torques are also checked and they also have never been a problem.
Cable tensions should not change significantly ( only slight changes due to temperature variations). If they do, there is something wrong!
I am an A&P and of all of the aircraft I have checked cable tensions on (Cessna, Piper, Beech, YAK and my HDS) I have never found the cable tensions out of spec.
Flying the HDS is much fun and of the 928 takeoffs and landings, I have had a smile on my face about 928 times.
P.S. - I installed an MGL Avionics Enigma back in January and man is that thing great!!!! Wanted to give a plug for MGL Avionics
Regards,
Bill Morelli
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