You will get more informed answers, but for me a consideration is the vectore of
the loading. The rudder and elevator cables have either straight pulls or virtually
so. Thus 3/32" is fine, and so is S.S., in my mind.
However, the aileron cables wrap around several pulleys and turn 85, 90, and 180
degrees. While the loads are not heavy, you might want more strands for safety
reasons, and also make these cable galvanized.
I'd really like to hear exactly which cables (dia., strands, matls.) builders of
currently flying planes used for the aileron cables.
Tim in central TX
-----Original Message-----
>From: Dick Carden <flywrite@verizon.net>
>Sent: Sep 6, 2008 7:33 AM
>To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Control cable size
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>I've read of Pieters using 3/32 wire for control cables, and others using 1/8.
Is there a conventional wisdom for control cable size? Dick Carden
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