REFLECTOR: Frayed Rudder Cable
Brian Michalk via Reflector
reflector at tvbf.org
Sun Mar 22 23:40:35 CDT 2015
FYI,
While performing the annual inspection today, I found a frayed rudder
cable. It is damaged right at the fairlead in the rudder horn. It's
difficult to see while the rudder is mounted, and I strongly suggest
pulling the rudder to inspect it when you do your annual.
I know of one other Velocity that had a failure at this exact point.
Luckily, it was caught during the pre-flight while testing controls free
and clear.
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