Cable Turnbuckles

Editorial Staff

Monday, May 24, 2021 at 01:18 PM ET

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Cessna ended production of the diesel Skyhawk JT-A less than a year after obtaining FAA certification. Textron Aviation

Key Takeaways:

Aircraft control system components, specifically turnbuckles and swaged cable ends for ailerons and stabilators, are frequently found to be cracked, corroded, or failed across various aircraft types.
These critical failures often occur in moisture-prone areas, can be hidden by safety wire or surrounding components, and have led to loss of flight control, underscoring the need for thorough inspections.

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