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Thread: Stainless or Galvanized cables

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    Default Stainless or Galvanized cables

    Is there any advantage for one over the other for aileron cables?

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    Default Re: Stainless or Galvanized cables

    I use stainless since they are more rust resistant. If I remember correctly, the galvanized are a bit stronger.
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    Default Re: Stainless or Galvanized cables

    Galvanized are stronger and more flexible. Use SS only in a marine environment. Like living on an island in the Pacific Ocean.

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    Default Re: Stainless or Galvanized cables

    Stainless cables are required for float installation per our TC and also in AC43.13

    SS cables wear faster and or more subject to fatuge failure.

    Galvi cables have hidden failure potential in any marine environmen.


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    Default Re: Stainless or Galvanized cables

    My A&P's advice as well: go galvanized. (Not much ocean frontage in NH....)

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    Default Re: Stainless or Galvanized cables

    I went ahead and ordered the premise galvanized from Univair.

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