Rudder Cables - Part 1

As part of the installation you have to manufacture the rudder cables for the aircraft. This task can be undertaken in an approved workshop or the builder manufacture them. This builder chose the latter but there are a couple of items that had to be purchased to undertake this task. 

To understand the skills required please review the E.A.A. Video line below or speak to your project supervisor.

A Economy Nico Press Swaging Tool No 2 Swage shown below and a go-no-go gauge were selected.

Nico Press Swaging Tool

The kit for the rudder includes all the components to manufacture the cables to suit the aircraft. The pulleys and bushes were installed in Part 1 with the cable to be threaded from the copilot pedals to the exit at the rear fin post. 

Cable kit

This builder cut supplied cable in half, leaving the tape in position until swagging was undertaken . 

Cable End Assembly

Note: 1/8'' cable requires 2 fittings at each termination with each swage to be crimped three [3] times.

See EAA video's below

Rudder Attachment

Shackle

Brass bushes are supplied to be assembled through the thimble then secured to the rudder horn with a AN3 drilled bolt, castellated nut and split pin. 

Modification: MS200-15F4 shackle's are to be fitted with an AN3 bolt, castellated nut and split pin.

     Cutting Cables 

   Swaging Cables

   Fitting Split Pins