Worn aileron Control Cable: Cessna 402C.(Worn Cables)(Brief article)

From: Aviation Safety | Date: May 1, 2006 | Copyright information

In another case of worn Cessna aileron control cables, the submitting technician speculated that the wear was due to the softer material used in new-style corrosion resistant cables.

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