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 Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject: Zenith-List Digest: |
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Aircraft Control Cable (to stretch or not)
Gentlemen:
As a pilot for 48 years, I have never heard of aircraft cables being checked hot and cold to insure they are safe! Yes, if you assemble your aircraft in Alaska at -40 degrees, then fly to Death Valley at +120 degrees you might have some bent pieces in your plane, however I am sure that if you are comfortable working in your shop when you do your cable tension you don't have to worry about it. As the plane expands more than the cables they will get tighter in the hot weather, and slacken just a bit in the cold weather. I've owned the same aircraft for nearly 20 years (Cherokee 180) and the manual just gives this: Rudder, Ailerons,Stabilizer 40 +/- 5# ; Stabilator trim 5 +/- 1# ; Flap 10 +/- 2#. Notice the trim is the most critical. There is no mention of temperature limits when rigging.
Elbie Mendenhall
CFI since '62; EAA 38308
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| Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:22 am Post subject: Zenith-List Digest: |
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From about one year ago or so: I say again. Elbie Knows.
There are engineers with calculators and there is Elbie. I trust Elbie.
And, if you want the best angle of attack indicator, contact Elbie.
SW
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