Aircraft Analysis Instrument Check Safety Analysis Squawk Box Systems Check

Control Cables

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 04:16 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple aircraft types reported diverse control cable failures, including fraying, wear, breakage, and component dislodgement, affecting critical systems like propeller control, ailerons, rudder, pitch servo, and flaps.
These failures led to significant operational impacts such as engine overspeed, aborted takeoffs, and compromised flight control or warning systems, often being identified through diligent inspection and maintenance.

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Beechcraft Model 58 Baron

Broken Propeller Control Cable

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