At 02:29 PM 1/18/05 -0500, you wrote: >Check the strength differences between the two. Galvanized is stronger by >far and worth the extra inspection safety wise as far as I personally >believe. >Doug Rupert ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=
If the control surface limit stops are on the stick and rudder peddles, I can't imagine the cables will ever see more than 15 pounds of tension in a lifetime of flying your KR. The rudder cables on a tailwheel KR may see higher loading at times if you apply rudder input and the tailwheel experiances a sideload and you aren't using springs. Other than that the loads on the rudder cables are small compared to the strength of the cables, stainless or galvanized. I have a fairly long stick with probably a 3 to 1 leverage advantage but even then I doubt if I've ever applied more than 2 pounds of force to the stick. If your swedge fittings are all good and your control system does not cause the cable to wear, how low will a cable rated at 900+ pounds last? Design you system for minimum wear, check the cables VERY WELL on the annual and go fly !!!!!!!! Larry Flesner
