Cable Inspections

Question 1

How often are cables inspected?

Answer 1

100 hr/Annual inspection

Question 2

If a strand is broken in a critical fatigue area, should it be replaced?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

How is a critical fatigue area defined?

Answer 3

Defined as the working length of a cable where the cable runs over, under, or around a pulley, sleeve, or through a ‘fair-lead’ , or any point within 1 foot of a swaged fitting

Question 4

How do you inspect these critical fatigue areas?

Answer 4

Pass a cloth over the area to snag on broken wires. You must also conduct a visual inspection

Question 5

If broken wires are suspected, which lens magnifying glass should you use?

Answer 5

7x

Question 6

How do you inspect a swage fitting?

Answer 6

Inspect swage fitting for slippage, (using the marks on the fitting)

Question 7

If individual wires blend together, do you replace cables?

Answer 7

Yes (Center wires wear to 50%)

Question 8

What do you do to a cable that has surface corrosion?

Answer 8

Relieve tension, inspect inside strands.

If inside strands are corroded, replace cable

If no internal corrosion, remove loose external corrosion using a fibre brush