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jusplanefun(at)juno.com
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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:47 am Post subject: rudder horn-vixen

I am about ready to cover my fuselage on a series 5 vixen. While I was getting measurements where the rudder cables will come through the fabric to attach to the rudder, I noticed that there will be alot of contact between the cables and the fabric, and also the rudder itself. In my manuals table of contents under fuselage assembly, there is a reference to page 86 which is titled rudder horn modification. This page is missing from my manual. I was wondering if someone has found a good solution to this situation, or if was unique to my plane. If anyone has a modification to the rudder horn that has worked well, I would appreciate any information I could get from them and a picture would be great.               Thanks for the info! Chris.   [quote][b]

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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:42 am Post subject: rudder horn-vixen

Chris,

     I'm not sure what the rudder  horn modification was but, you might check the below link for rudder cable  fairings.  The cable fits through these little fairings (on the  outside of the fuselage) and are cemented to the fabric after the  holes are cut.  They help cover the hole and provide a little aerodynamic  design.  I assume you are talking about the cable rubbing the fabric at the  hole location and not down the length of the fuselage???  I built the  Classic IV and the cable doesn't come anywhere near the fabric except at the  hole.  

  

 http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/ccfairings.php

  

 Don Smythe

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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 10:53 am Post subject: rudder horn-vixen

I have not thought of moving the cables with pulleys, but I will look at that option. Don, the cables actually will be on the fabric for about 4". This is caused by the cable and the fabric being on just about the same angle at the exit point.Then when the rudder is at max throw, the opposite direction cable is pulled hard against the front of the rudder. Thank to all for the replies! chris    [quote][b]

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Tom Jones

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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: rudder horn-vixen

Chris, here is a service bullitin about Vixen cable guides. Could your guides be in the wrong location causing the cable to rub?

Tom Jones



SERVICE LETTER #36 



DATE:                    August 22, 1994 



SUBJECT:              Cable Guides 



APPLICABILITY:     Series 5 Aircraft through S/N S9407xxxx; Vixens through S/N V9407xxxx 



COMPLIANCE:       As required 



FROM:                   SkyStar Aircraft Product Development Department 



Some Series 5 fuselage weldments have been shipped that had the aft rudder cable guides welded to the inside of the fuselage tubing instead of the outside.  Inspect your fuselage to ensure that your cable guides were properly positioned.  If you find that your guides were mis-located, contact Customer Service at (Old defunct Skystar phone number).  We have developed a simple retrofit kit that allows you to install cable guides in the correct location without having to do any welding; request P/N 10435.000.

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