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A lot of builders install rudder cable fairings. They look nicer than the white plastic tubes sticking out and avoid water entering. If riveted on, drawback is that cable replacements then require custom cables where the ends get crimped on after threading the new cable through (which might be the easier way to replace the cable though anyway). | A lot of builders install rudder cable fairings. They look nicer than the white plastic tubes sticking out and avoid water entering. If riveted on, drawback is that cable replacements then require custom cables where the ends get crimped on after threading the new cable through (which might be the easier way to replace the cable though anyway).<br>See also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5587492348038485 FB thread]. | ||
==== Vendors providing Rudder Cable Fairings ==== | ==== Vendors providing Rudder Cable Fairings ==== | ||
* [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/ruddercable.php?clickkey=11592 Aircraft Spruce] | * [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/ruddercable.php?clickkey=11592 Aircraft Spruce] | ||
Revision as of 05:36, 20 December 2022
A lot of builders install rudder cable fairings. They look nicer than the white plastic tubes sticking out and avoid water entering. If riveted on, drawback is that cable replacements then require custom cables where the ends get crimped on after threading the new cable through (which might be the easier way to replace the cable though anyway).
See also this FB thread.
Vendors providing Rudder Cable Fairings
Builder Logs
- Randy:
Fasteners: MS24693-Cxx (#6). Note: if using screws with nutplates and rounding off the leading edge, the central fastener can get in the way of the cable/sleeve, it needs to be kept flat. - Greg:
- Link to Martin's log
