Raygun15E Posted March 17, 2015 Report Posted March 17, 2015 Fellas, My plane is in annual and I'm attempting a light refurb on the interior. Since the panels are removed, I'm looking to fix the broken flap cable. The cable broke where it attaches near the flaps and now the flap indicator is forever stuck at T/O flaps. The cable is .058" diameter and approximately 8ft long. I need help finding a replacement inner cable or suitable ersatz inner cable. The only inner cable I could find on Aircraft Spruce is inner Bowden cable, but that is .078" and I don't think I'll be able to shove that through the outer cable housing. I emailed Don Maxwell last week for guidance, but have yet to hear back from him. I also emailed LASAR today, but wanted to check with you guys to see if any of you have a source or at least some recommendations. Thank you in advance! v/r, Raygun Quote
N601RX Posted March 17, 2015 Report Posted March 17, 2015 That's the same size as standard lawn mower cable. 1 Quote
Raygun15E Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Posted March 17, 2015 N601RX, Thanks for the tip. I'll look into it! -Raygun Quote
KSMooniac Posted March 17, 2015 Report Posted March 17, 2015 That's the same size as standard lawn mower cable. This! Try that route first, or CALL your favorite Mooney shop... I suspect they'll sell a replacement version by the foot. I was able to buy the housing by the foot a few months ago for my flap cable. Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted March 17, 2015 Report Posted March 17, 2015 Just find a length of piano wire. Check out McMaster Carr. Quote
Raygun15E Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks guys. The problem with trying to call is I'm usually at work and unable to make a call from base. Verizon doesn't work very well out here... On the other hand, sitting in the tower with only two aircraft airborne, gives me the opportunity to ask you guys! Quote
MyNameIsNobody Posted March 17, 2015 Report Posted March 17, 2015 I just look out the window. they are up. they are down. they are in the middle... 2 Quote
Raygun15E Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Posted March 18, 2015 I just look out the window. they are up. they are down. they are in the middle... That's what I've been doing! Just annoyed me that it didn't work. Saw the opportunity to make it right and I'm trying to do just that. MKTurbo, I ordered the wire from McMaster Carr, but they canceled it sue to export laws and me not being a trusted large order customer... Weird, maybe because I'm so close to Mexico? Not a big deal. Ordered some mower cable! Quote
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