wrote:

On Nov 18, 10:33 am, Gig 601Xl Builder
wrote:

Anyone have a good method for pretensioning cables. There has been some
issues of late with 601Xl control cables getting loose after the first
few flights.

I'm looking for info on ways to pretension 1/8" galvanized cables that
are tensioned between 22 and 40 lbs.


Only once have I seen a pair of cables go slack soon after
installation, and I think (just an opinion) that there was a lot of
the heavy, waxy oil in the cable that squeezed out and let the strands
come together under tension. That would let them relax some. All the
other cables we've ever installed stayed tight. Are you sure there's
no deformation taking place in the control system? Or maybe they're
being tensioned in a warm shop, then the airplane goes out into the
cold and the aluminum shrinks more than the steel cable and they'll go
a little loose.

Dan


It is pretty amazing how much pressure a person can exert with their feet.

I believe the 601 control horns are 6061T6 extruded angle(?)

Just to be sure, make a careful inspection of the rudder and horns.
Make sure the attachments are still secure.


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