David Branson KC0LL wrote:
> Real aircraft cable is NOT stainless steel. I am an A&P and own aircraft and
> have
Now you did it! I'm going to have to go out and check the
Bonanza/Debonair, and Glasair III. <:-)) I could have sworn those were SS.
73
Roger (K8RI)
> replaced several cables. They were not SS.\
> I would rig my plane with SS if I was around salt water.
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Roger (K8RI)
> Cc: Towertalk@contesting.com
> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 10:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Stainless Steel cable?
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> Mike, K6BR wrote:
> > I was told that SS cable was not as strong as Aircraft control cable. My
> >
>
> You have to be careful with names as the retailers aren't. Real
> "aircraft cable" is SS. SS is not as strong, or more properly I should
> say, most steels are stronger than SS. Galvanized steel cable comes in
> many grades. SS is tough and corrosion resistant, but it is soft and
> not as strong as most steels. Galvanized steel has long life and
> generally is stronger than SS
> > Tri-ex does not have SS Cable fitted. You can get the original cable from
> > Tri-ex and now http://www.tashtowers.com/ or made up locally at a wire
> rope
> > shop.
> >
> >
> Be careful with wire rope, particularly that made up locally. Make sure
> it has the proper strength. I've seen 3/16ths and 1/4 wire ropes with
> strengths varying by a factor of 3 or more.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
> > Mike
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > I am picking up a Tri Ex WT 51 tower tomorrow and am sure the 3/16
> stainless
> > steel cable will need replacing. Does anyone know the best/cheapest place
> > available to acquire such cable?
> >
> > In the event I may need a replacement winch motor are there any
> suggestions
> > regarding the best/cheapest place to acquire one?
> >
> > Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. 73, John, K5PGW
> >
> >
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