6.10 - Control Cables

Question 1

How many wires/strands do non-flexible, flexible and extra-flexible cables have?

Answer 1

Non-flexible - 1x7
Flexible - 7x7
Extra-flexible - 7x19

Question 2

How are end fittings attached to the end of a cable?

Answer 2

Swaging

Question 3

What is the purpose of a fairlead?

Answer 3

To guide cables, preventing contact with the aircraft.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a pulley?

Answer 4

The change in direction of a cable

Question 5

What is a turnbuckle?

Answer 5

Able to make minor adjustments in cable length, opposite threads on each end.

Question 6

What is a cable tension regulator?

Answer 6

Compensates for cable length change with different temperatures at different altitudes

Question 7

What are the different types of teleflex cables, and what are the main differences?

Answer 7

DS 23/2 - left-hand helix
DS 380 - right-hand helix
DS 169330 - same as DS 23/2 but fitted with a spacer

Question 8

What is a quick-break unit?

Answer 8

Allows the removal of components without disturbing the control.

Question 9

What must be ensured before installing a teleflex cable?

Answer 9

Clean
Free from kinks
Well lubricated

Question 10

How is the return action achieved on a Bowden cable?

Answer 10

A spring

Question 11

What is the function of a junction box?

Answer 11

Used to connect one cable to two.