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Old 06-18-2006 | 03:51 PM
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Default What is the correct way to run pull pull cables?

I am putting a pull pull system on my plane. When I run the wires through the fussalage I am haveing a problem with the wires going aroung the fusalage spars. I have no way of getting in there to cut holes in the spars to plumb the wire through. What is the correct way of doing this?
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Old 06-18-2006 | 04:21 PM
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I'm doing a pull pull on my EAA bipe. I'm trying out Sullivan kevlar-aramid cables They have guide tubes so you don't have to worry about rubbing
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Old 06-18-2006 | 04:47 PM
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Thanks for the reply Danny. I think I'm just going to run the wires through some 2/56 tubing. Just enough to get around the ribs. My du bro kit did'nt come with any tubing. I can't think of a better way of doing it. Thank you !!
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if it is bare cable it will eventually wear threw the tubing but thats the only solution i can thank of
Old 06-18-2006 | 05:30 PM
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2-56 is a screw thread.
Run your cables thru Sullivan Nyrod outers if you need to do that.
Old 06-18-2006 | 08:31 PM
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Be careful about using tubing to guide the cables around fuse members. Eventually, the cables will wear through the wood and cuase slack which will then result in a very exciting flight.

You might want to think about crossing the cables so they take up as little area as possible...

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Old 06-18-2006 | 08:54 PM
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Thanks Paul, I never herd of crossing the cables. That might make up for the difference. I will give it a try.
Old 06-18-2006 | 11:58 PM
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Chadderbox, the following link has some drawings of three different pull/pull cable layouts.
http://www.swbmfg.com/rudex.html
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I have used nothing but pull-pull on both elevator and rudder on all my 1/4 scale. I use nylon coated fishing leader material routed thru nylon tubes. Some are over 12 years old with heavy use and none have ever worn thru the tubes. I even use the tubing to route the cables in something other than a direct line with no problems. A good source of tubing is Hobby Lobby, you can get 25 ft. rolls rather inexpensively. Chadderbox, I'm curiouse, I've never heard of spars in a fuselage, do you mean stringers or do you mean the bulkheads?
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Thanks for all your help every one!!!
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Old 06-19-2006 | 03:23 PM
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They must be called bulk heads. They run every six inches or so through the entire fuselauge. Thanks for your help!! Chad
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Thanks for the link!!
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Nothing better than "pull-pull" for rudder!

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