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7.13 - Control Cables Flashcards

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When using the Pacific T5 tensiometer, what 2 things should be noted?

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Pacific T5 tensiometer. Correct chart and correct riser

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What proof loading should the cable be subject to after swaging?

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Proof loading after swaging. 50 to 60% of the cable max load

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How would you check that a cable has been swaged correctly?

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Swaging of a cable end fitting is checked by a Go/No-go gauge on the barrel

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What is the smallest component of a control cable?

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In a control cable, a wire is the smallest component of a control cable

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How is linear to rotary motion in a control cable achieved?

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Linear to rotary motion in a control cable run is achieved using Quadrants

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What’s not acceptable over pulleys?

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Broken wires over a pulley aren’t acceptable

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What does 7x19 mean?

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7x19
7 strands, 19 wires

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When should a cable be replaced (% of wear)?

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Cable should be replaced when individual wires are worn greater than 40%

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Should you measure tension near pulleys or end fittings?

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No, tension should be measured 6 inchs or more away from pulleys or fittings

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Use correct chart and correct riser

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Run a rag the full length of the cable

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to have control surface locks into support weight and adjust turnbuckles equally

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50% minimum breaking strain

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use a go/no-go gauge on the barrel

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the basic smallest component of a control cable

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Remain in service

7x7 -Replace if 2 broken wires in a one-foot length of a 7x7 cable. Max of 3 broken within its full length between end fittings. Note: Cable must be replaced if a single wire is broken due to corrosion or rust or where it passes over a fairlead

7x19 - Replace the cable if 4 wires broken within a 12 inch section OR more than 6 broken wires between end fittings OR if a single wire is broken due to corrosion

Note: Broken wires are NOT PERMITTED at bends/over pulleys/pressure seals or fairleads

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Quadrants

Quadrants and Bell Cranks are used to convert Linear to Rotary motion & vice versa

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50%-60% of the cable max load

When swaging is complete confirm correct plastic deformation of the end fitting by means of a micrometre or Go/No Go gauge & PROOF LOADING TEST. 50% OF MAX CABLE STRENGTH PER BRITISH SPEC & 60% PER US SPEC.
Note: Proof loading the entire cable run Pre Stretches the cable

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3 for any cable diameter

'’Check turnbuckles, max 3 threads visible & locking clips or lock wire installed - Secondary cable stops are at the controls on the flight deck rigged with a small clearance’’

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Is not acceptable

Cable must be replaced if a single wire is broken due to corrosion or rust or WHERE IT PASSES OVER A FAIRLEAD
Broken wires are NOT PERMITTED at bends/over pulleys/pressure seals or fairleads

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7 strands of 19 wires

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40%

Cable wear: replace cables if wires are worn beyond 40% of original cross section

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the end fittings on the cable are secure

'’When the swaging is complete confirm correct plastic deformation of the end fitting by means of a micrometre or Go/No Go gauge & PROOF LOADING TEST. 50% OF MAX CABLE STRENGTH PER BRITISH SPEC & 60% PER US SPEC
Proof loading the entire cable run Pre stretches the cable

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Option B: not required

Proof testing after cable installation is not required, however it is required after swaging an end of the cable to ensure end fitting is secure. i.e 50 - 60% of maximum cable strength

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**Option B: rejected**
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**Option C: enable the cable to be tensioned**
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**Option A: Use correct chart and correct riser**
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**Option B: Equalizes control cable tension**
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**Option C: Run a rag the full length of the cable**
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**Option C: using a chisel on a flat metal surface**
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**Option B: looking for a shiny surface on the cable near the fitting**
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**Option C: at least 40 times that of the cable diameter**
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**Option C: A tube is fitted over the turnbuckle assembly and drilled to take up to 3 bolts, to prevent rotation of any part**
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**Option C: to have control surface locks in to support weight and adjust turnbuckles equally**
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**Option C: if a chemical spillage is suspected**
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**Option C: 50% of minimum breaking strain**
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**Option A: run a rag along the cable in both directions**
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**Option C: the aircraft will be heavy on controls**
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**Option A: the end fittings on the cable are secure**
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**Option B: attempting to pass a hardened pin probe through the inspection hole**
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**Option B: replace the cable**
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Option A: Galvanising
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**Option A: To ensure the cable end passes the inspection hole on drilled through type fittings but leaves the locking wire hole clear**
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**Option C: to ensure that the turnbuckle is in safety**
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**Option B: using a go/no-go gauge on the barrel**
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**Option A: single wires are blended together**
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**Option B: it will prevent the control surface and the control column movement**
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**Option B: full and free movement**
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**Option A: 40%**
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What is the criteria for allowable broken wires in a 7x7 and a 7x19?
**7x7** Replace if 2 broken wires in a one-foot length Max of 3 broken wires in its full length **7x19 ** Replace if 4 broken wires in a one-foot length Max of 6 broken wires in its full length Broken wires are NOT PERMITTED at bends/over pulleys/pressure seals or fairleads and any single wire broken due to corrosion, whole cable must be rejected.
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Middle of a control run
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is strong and light
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broken Note: Trick question, says worn TO 40%, cable must be replaced if individual wire is worn GREATER than 40%
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Dipping the cable end in lanolin to fit
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both ends simultaneously
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Teleflex control
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1/ The inspection hole is covered or only the required number of threads is shown (max 3)
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3/ Locking clip or wire ''Check turnbuckles, max 3 threads visible & LOCKING CLIPS or Lock Wire installed''
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3/ A single steel extrusion
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1/ Swaged
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3/ It will transmit both tensile and compressive loads ''Teleflex Helix Cables; Similar to Bowden cable but has a CORE TENSION CABLE SURROUNDED BY MAN LH or RH SPIRALLY WOUND CABLES / it is better able to transmit push / pull movement due to its greater strength NOTE; Follow AMM procedure for removing, inspecting & lubricating inner cable. TRANSMITS BOTH TENSILE & COMPRESSIVE LOADS Bowden & Teleflex are ''Flexible Cables''
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3/ Convert linear to rotary and vice versa ''Quadrants & Bell Cranks are used to convert LINEAR TO ROTARY MOTION & VICE VERSA''
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3/ A weight that pulls the cable in the return direction ''Bowden Cables = A flexible inner cable operating within a hollow outer cover (similar to a bicycle break cable) / used as a pull cable (most common) or as a push/pull cable / eg CESSNA throttle cable. Advantage is its ability to bend, dis-advantage is BACKLASH, making it unsuitable for a large force over a long distance. NOTE: IT USES A WEIGHT TO RETURN CABLE''
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2/ Another cable in the control set (balance cable) (answer needs to be verified)
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a) a cable tension regulator ''A Tension Regulator is used to maintain correct tension despite fuselage flex and temperature changes''
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B. have ontrol surface locks in to support weight and adjust turnbuckles equally ''Cable Tension Check = First confirm cable diameter / Use Tensiometer / adjust turnbuckles / check Rigging Pins. Check that tensiometer & its chart are valid / check temperature of the day V cable load / check correct RISER is fitted. Take several readings along Straight Cable Runs Note: it is easier to take readings if the flight control surfaces are supported''
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B. Overall diameter
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A. 9 strands of 16 wires ''7 X 19 = 7 strands made up of 19 wires'' Note; There are TWO cables in every control loop, one carrying the motion and the second called a BALANCE CABLE''
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C. adjust minor tensions on the cable on set-up
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C. the cable is misaligned ''Pulley inspection - made from Tufnol or Micarta for roughness, unusual wear, wobble, flat spots, interference with structure. Eg Wear to one side of pulley indicates MIS-ALIGNED CABLE''
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C. At the controls in the cockpit ''Secondary Cable stops are at the controls on the flight deck rigged with a small clearance''
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A/ a small gap ''Secondary Cable stops are at the controls on the flight deck rigged with a small clearance''
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B. a high tensile steel wire with a right or left hand helix wire wound on to it in a conduit tube. The system can operate in two directions. ''Teleflex Helix Cables; Similar to Bowden cable but has a CORE TENSION CABLE surrounded by MANY LH or RH SPIRALLY WOUND CABLES / it is better able to transmit push / pull movement due to its greater strength NOTE; Follow AMM procedure for removing, inspecting & lubricating inner cable. TRANSMITS BOTH TENSILE & COMPRESSIVE LOADS Bowden & Teleflex are ''Flexible Cables''
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B. maintain the necessary tension ''A Tension Regulator is used to maintain correct tension despite fuselage flex and temperature changes''
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C. Pulleys ''Pulleys are used to change cable direction''
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A. Single wires are blended together
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c/ to check the end fitting swage and to pre-stretch the cable ''When the swaging is complete confirm correct plastic deformation of the end fitting by means of a micrometre or Go/No Go gauge & PROOF LOADING TEST. 50% of max cable strength per british spec and 60% per US spec. Note; Proof loading the entire cable run Pre Stretches the cable''
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a/ four wires are broken in a 12 inch length Replace cables if: **7x7** 2 broken wires in one-foot length - Max 3 full length between end fittings **7x19** 4 broken wires in one-foot length - max 6 full length between end fittings Cable must be replaced if a single wire is broken due to corrosion or rust or where it passes over a fairlead
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b/ it is replaced ''Cable must be replaced if a single wire is broken due to corrosion or rust or where it passes over a fairlead''
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b/ it is replaced ''Cable must be replaced if a single wire is broken due to corrosion or rust or where it passes over a fairlead''
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a/ 50/ 60% of the breaking load ''When the swaging is complete confirm correct plastic deformation of the end fitting by means of a micrometre or Go/No Go gauge & PROOF LOADING TEST. 50% of max cable strength per British spec & 60% per US spec. Note; Proof loading the entire cable run Pre stretches the cable''
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a/ bigger than the final diameter
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c/ operate and check full free and correct ''Ensure cables havve Full Free & Correct Movement''
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b/ bowden and teleflex ''Bowden & Teleflex are 'Flexible Cables'''
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b/ use a dry clean cloth to pick out broken wires ''DO NOT use solvents to clean cables, it removes lubricant, use a clean dry cloth. Apply correct grease to Carbon Steel with a cloth after inspection. Note; Do not lubricate CRS cables''
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b/ it is checked in usual way but at an area without the cladding ''LOCKCLAD CABLES have a swaged AL ALLOY tube swaged onto it to help reduce temperature effects, check tension standard way (cable diameter/use tensiometer -correct riser/adjust turnbuckles etc) but not on the cladded portion.''
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b/ too many passes of the swager dies were made during manufacture ''Cracks on end fitting indicate too many blows resulting in work hardening cracking''
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b/ more than the breaking strength of the cable ''The grip of a correctly fitted terminal will be greater than the breaking strength of the cable''
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b/ 3 ''Check turnbuckles, max 3 threads visible & LOCKING CLIPS or LOCKWIRE installed ''

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