Crunch Alert (USA) - hugely serious but (apparently) non-fatal

On May 1, 9:20*am, "Dan Marotta" wrote:
It seems like all modern gliders use the same or a variation of the same
mechanism for connecting and adjusting rudder cables and pedals. *You can
bet that, before my next flight in my LAK-17a, I'll be giving those parts a
very close look.

If your serial number is 141 or less, service bulletin
017A.5.52.005A already requires installation
of plastic tubes over the rudder cables where they pass through the
pedal attachment S-tubes, to prevent fraying. The tubes should be
visible, if the fix was applied...

Marc

Thanks, Marc. Mine is S/N 119. I'm towing today (leaving for the airport
in 20 minutes) and I'll check that before pulling the tug out of the hangar.


"Marc" wrote in message
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On May 1, 9:20 am, "Dan Marotta" wrote:
It seems like all modern gliders use the same or a variation of the same
mechanism for connecting and adjusting rudder cables and pedals. You can
bet that, before my next flight in my LAK-17a, I'll be giving those parts
a
very close look.

If your serial number is 141 or less, service bulletin
017A.5.52.005A already requires installation
of plastic tubes over the rudder cables where they pass through the
pedal attachment S-tubes, to prevent fraying. The tubes should be
visible, if the fix was applied...

Marc