patternjockey

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Hi folks

Had my rudder cable snap on my 84' Yak 54 and have some plastic coated Kevlar cable kicking around the shop. Before I spend the time and effort has anyone tried using this instead of the braided steel version? Pros/cons?

Thanks

Dave

rcplanefan

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Dave,

It will be simpler to install, for sure. I can tell you that I had uncoated Kevlar on an 84" Edge a few years ago with no problems. I always watched for fraying, but never saw any. I can't imagine why it wouldn't work.

Ken

bhanley

It wiill stretch.

Jake Ruddy

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doesn't everything stretch?

patternjockey

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Thanks for your input guys. I replaced the cable today (with Kevlar) and will fly it this weekend.... and yes it will stretch to a point then settle. At least that is what I have found on the pattern ships.

Geistware

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I have busted 2 cables on my 33% plane.
What do you guys with cables use to keep it from breaking?

Digger44

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I am trying double Kevlar.

bhanley

Try plastic coated steel fishing leader material - in the 80 to 100# test range.
Berkley is a common brand carried at well stocked fishing outlets. They sell
the crimps as well.

patternjockey

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Well so far it's working just fine. The plastic coated Kevlar cable "just" made it through the eyelet hole of the coupler. I tied a knot and then inserted the threaded rod into the coupler for a very secure attachment. It is not coming out.

My buddy Mark had a similiar failure [&o] and replaced his as well. I'll report again if either fails again.

Safe flying.

3dd

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1/16th garage door cable from ace hardware and 4 solder on dubro 4-40 threaded couplers and have never broke one or had interference from them