Aileron cable size

[Tipsy Flyer]

Hi all,
Can anyone tell me what the correct size cable one should use on the Nippers ailerons.


Regards
Glen

[Stevec]

I asked Neil to check for me and it looks like 3/32" cable is used for all three control runs.

[Tipsy Flyer]

Thanks Steve for the reply, much appreciated .

Regards
Glen

[G-ARBG]

Correction:
Following discussion with Bruntons I ordered my cables to BSW12 (Galv. Aircraft Cable) adding the cable diameter of 0.12ins. measured from the ‘original’ Fairey cables fitted on ‘RBG. Drawings of these cables do exist with NK&C Ltd but I decided to have them manufactured to pattern and I supplied my own fittings such as turnbuckle ends or plates.
On receipt of my fittings and patterns, Bruntons actually supplied cables to BSS2W9 10cwt (3/32” - 0.106ins dia. measured) including proof loading to 560lbs following assembly.
Aileron balance cost £26.46 and p&S aileron cables 18.03 ea. with Approved certificate / Certificate of Conformity. (2004 prices)
David G-ARBG

[Tipsy Flyer]

Thank you David for the info, much appreciated.
Will proceed to use 3/32" cables.

Regards
Glen

[Neil Spooner]

Hi Glen,
Sorry I have not been back to you, bereavement in the family and other issues to sort out. Glad you got your info'.
All the best,
Neil

[Tipsy Flyer]

Hi Neil,
Sorry to hear about the family bereavement, my thought's are with you.
Thanks for the mail, will shortly be picking up, Nipper wise, where I left off 3 years ago, also due to a family bereavement and the things that needed to be sorted out.

Regards
Glen

[Neil Spooner]

Hi Glen,
Thanks for the sentiments.
Just a thought, I am sure you know about the issue with overtightening the aileron cables and bending the belcranks, Mandatory Inspection 28/7/1975.
Neil