william mcclellan wrote:
> I would like to know how to best correctly tension the cables that hold
> the Stab mass balance arm centered over the pitch push tube? I have
> heard some use turnbuckles but the ones I have found are pretty bulky
> for this application. Has anyone found a small turnbuckle? My
> nicopress tool has a large head as it can press multiple sleeve sizes
> and it will not fit between the balance arm and the cable when the mass
> balance arm is in place. How have you solved this problem?
>
> Thanks,
> Bill McClellan
> A164
>
We used a pair of clip locking turnbuckles,
with fork ends on one end and cable eye
ends on the other end. The locking clips
make it easy to adjust without having to
safety wire. Use bolts to attach the fork
end, attach cable/thimble to the other.
MS21251-B3S barrel 2ea
MS21252-3RS fork end 2 ea
MS21255-3LS cable eye 2 ea
MS21255-1 locking clip 4 ea
Available from Aircraft Spruce
(page 134 of catalog).
Terry Seaver
A135
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