KR> Cable Tension
Dan, i remember going through this exercise about 13 years ago. I did find some tension numbers that seemed to apply to the cables on a KR. I bought a tensionometer and proceeded to set everything up. The numbers are way to much. I ended up doing it by feel and also tried getting a reading from the gauge after adjusting everthing and it did not even register on the meter. I have never had to adjust the cables since original set up and there is still no sloop in the system. My advice is to adjust to a no sag and no sloop in the movement. I adjusted until I had instant response (movement) from either the elevator, rudder , or alirons. As a side note to this I had installed the Dynon AP a few years ago. The slight drag on the servos dampened the sensitivity but has no impact on the responsiveness. Joe Horton Coopersburg, PA. - Original Message - From: "Dan via KRnet" Subject: KR> Cable Tension I've searched the KR manual for a cable tension number. ??? Any advice or direct knowledge? Dan Prichard Portland Oregon
KR> Cable Tension
>From the expert: "By the way, one reason for a heavy control system feel is excessive control cable tension. Loosen them upthey don't have to twang. If you can make them twang and vibrate they are too tight." P. 126, The Sportplane Builder, Tony Bingelis. Gary Soli Deo Gloria -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Heath via KRnet Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2015 6:24 AM To: 'Dan'; 'KRnet' Subject: Re: KR> Cable Tension Dan, You probably did not find a number, because there probably isn't one. This subject has come up over the years, in fact, back in the day, I asked the same question. The rule that I have always followed, is NO slop, and not so tight that it is going to break anything. That is advice, not direct knowledge. Hey, any more information on the Gathering. What hotel is going to the "official" gathering hotel? I always make my reservations as soon as the info is published. Thanks, See N64KR at <http://krbuilder.org/> http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 2015 KR Gathering - McMinnville, OR. September 3 - 6 -- See U There. Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Interior at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Firwwall Forward at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Interior and Panel at 2008 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan via KRnet Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 10:23 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR> Cable Tension I've searched the KR manual for a cable tension number. ??? Any advice or direct knowledge? ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Cable Tension
Dan, You probably did not find a number, because there probably isn't one. This subject has come up over the years, in fact, back in the day, I asked the same question. The rule that I have always followed, is NO slop, and not so tight that it is going to break anything. That is advice, not direct knowledge. Hey, any more information on the Gathering. What hotel is going to the "official" gathering hotel? I always make my reservations as soon as the info is published. Thanks, See N64KR at <http://krbuilder.org/> http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 2015 KR Gathering - McMinnville, OR. September 3 - 6 -- See U There. Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best KR at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Interior at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Paint at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Firwwall Forward at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Best Interior and Panel at 2008 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan via KRnet Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 10:23 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: KR> Cable Tension I've searched the KR manual for a cable tension number. ??? Any advice or direct knowledge?
KR> Cable Tension
I've searched the KR manual for a cable tension number. ??? Any advice or direct knowledge? Dan Prichard Portland Oregon
