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info(at)flylightning.net
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:25 pm Post subject: Rudder cable tension

To Group,  

   

Not sure if we have discussed this or not but rudder cable tension. We have always tighten the cables than looked for about 1” of deflection of the cable when pulling up on it.  

Has worked fine but thanks to Mark and a Cable tension checker he bought fro the zenith we started playing with different tensions. We have decided that about 25lbs works well for the Lightning.  

The cables are loose enough to be free but also not stretch under air-load.  

Probably not something you want to buy for a one time thing but the cables should be checked every year at annual so a good investment. Maybe someone in your EAA chapter has one you can borrow.  

   

Nick  

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mark(at)flylightning.net
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:25 pm Post subject: Rudder cable tension

Find a  local Zenith owner/builder. With all the emphasis placed on cable tension with  the Zodiac series most owners probably bought one!

  

 Mark

  

 STILL  upgrading!  

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