Installation of the Control Cables

TASK 20-24-11-911-001-A
Installation of the Control Cables

WARNING: WEAR GLOVES WHEN YOU TOUCH THE CABLES. IF YOU DO NOT, INJURY CAN OCCUR.

1. Reason for the Job
This subject gives the general instructions for the installation of cables.
The instructions for a special installation are given in the chapter related to the function.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment

REFERENCE	QTY	DESIGNATION
No specific	AR	BRUSH - BRISTLED

B. Consumable Materials

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
(Material No.08BBB1)	Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Petroleum Based -
(Material No.12AGC2)	Corrosion Preventive Compound-- Soft Film System
(Material No.14SBA1)	Textile-Lint free Cotton -

C. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 20-24-12-200-001-A	Check of the Control Cables
TASK 20-24-12-200-003-A	Inspection of the Pulleys

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 20-24-11-941-050-A

A. Not Applicable

4. Procedure
Subtask 20-24-11-110-050-A

A. Cleaning of the Control Cables

CAUTION: DO NOT SOAK THE CABLES WITH THE SOLVENT WHEN THE SOLVENT TOUCHES THE CABLE CORE IT REMOVES THE LUBRICANT. THIS CAUSES CORROSION AND THE CABLES WEAR FAST.

(1) Clean the cables with Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) or a BRUSH - BRISTLED with Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Petroleum Based - (Material No.08BBB1) .
Let the cables dry and apply Corrosion Preventive Compound-- Soft Film System (Material No.12AGC2) .
(2) Carefully clean the pulleys, the fairleads, the holes etc...
Obey the usual instructions.

Subtask 20-24-11-210-052-A

B. Inspection of the Supports, Pulleys and Fairleads
(1) Inspect the supports.
(a) Make sure that there are no signs of corrosion, cracks or distortion.
(b) Make sure that the supports are attached to the aircraft structure correctly. Make sure that the screws, the bolts, the nuts and the rivets are in the correct condition.
(2) Inspect the pulleys (Ref. AMM TASK 20-24-12-200-003).
(3) Inspect the fairleads.
(a) Make sure that there is no damage caused by friction.
(b) Make sure that the fairleads are installed correctly.

Subtask 20-24-11-410-051-A

C. Installation of the Cable
(1) When you install the cable, make sure that:

the cable is in the correct condition (Ref. AMM TASK 20-24-12-200-001),
the alignment is correct. Make sure that there are no loops and that the cables are not worn too much,
the tension is correct. Slowly adjust the tension of the cable. Make sure that one cable does not go across another cable. Make sure that the cables are not twisted,
apply the protective finish.

5. Close-up
Subtask 20-24-11-942-052-A

A. Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.

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