Control Cables Flashcards
Main advantage a cable system has over a mechanical system?
Weight saving
What is the different between 7x7 cable and 7x19 cable?
7x7 has 7 strands and 7 wires and is flexible
7x19 has 7 strands and 19 wires and is extra flexible
What areas on a control cable are susceptible to wear and broken wires?
Fairleads
Pulleys
What technique is used to inspect internal wear on control cables?
Move strands apart
What must be done when light surface corrosion is found?
Remove corrosion
Reprotect cable
What should be used to check cables for broken wires?
A cloth
What type of damage are pulleys likely to suffer?
Cracked edges
Cracked hub
Excessive play
When swaging terminals using the hand tool, how many rolling sequences may be performed?
Four
What is used to check the correct swaging of terminal ends?
Calliper gauge
How is slippage of end fittings indicated?
Marking cable at end fitting before tension check
What is pre-loading?
Tension applied to check cable before use
How is a left hand thread on a turnbuckle identified?
A groove on the left hand end
What is a tensiometer?
Precision instrument designed for rigging control cables
