Jan & all, Best solution to this mess is to replace the quadrant with one that has the part number required to eliminate the recurring AD. Don't have the part number available now, but Lee at Skyport will provide it. Saves one big headache every year. Dan ----- Original Message ----- From: Jan E Zanutto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 09, 1999 10:01 AM Subject: Recurring aileron cable A.D.
> Howdy folks, > > just thought I'd share a personal experience while performing the aileron > cable A.D. ---- > > While performing this A.D. the instructions state that the cables must be > removed from the control column in order to effectively inspect them all > the way around. It is my belief that some folks are not doing that, and > are inspecting with a flashlight/mirror on the part that they can see. > > I just did mine (415C, s/n 377) and while on the column the cables appear > to be almost new. With them removed I found a really BAD section of > cable. I also believe that it has been this way for a while- indicating > that someone in past inspections has not been removing them. > > The inspection is a pain in the butt. You have to lay on your back and > disconnect the cables just to get them off. Putting them back on and > properly rigging is yet another nightmare; especially trying to get both > yokes lined up in neutral and have your ailerons end up neutral also. > It's easy to see why some would not remove the cables. > > Have your mech SHOW you the removed cables- don't be afraid to insist! > See all of you at Oceano > > Jan Zanutto, IA > N87204
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