Well, to some extent that is true. In a Cessna, for example, the elevator, ailerons and rudder all operate from cable. The rudder and ailerons are virutally rendundant as are the elevator and trim. In other words, the failure of one of these cables does not immediately result in a forced landing or crash. I have used 1/8 cable to hold up radio towers up to 125 feet. My recollection is that it has a strength of 5000 lb. The reason for the use of such cable is not strength in my opinion, it is the multiplicity of filaments so it accommodates the bending with a minimum of fatigue and eventual breakage. Frankly, I would be perfectly comfortable with such cables. Dick -----Original Message----- From: Mi Vida Loca <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Dick Chevalier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [COUPERS] FAA is here to insure safety once again
>this is the real issue (reported in AVweb) > "the FAA told the New York Times, the agency does not believe that the >cables serve a "critical" function. The Times reported that the FAA, >"...believed that because pilots could continue flying the plane if a cable >broke, it was not a >crucial part." __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________________ Start an Email List For Free at Topica. http://www.topica.com/register
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