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PA30 alternate air cable
by Larry Martin » Mon Aug 15, 2016 4:18 pm
Can the inner cable be removed from the outer housing and cleaned, inspect and slid back in, or is replacement the only option?
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Re: PA30 alternate air cable
by N3322G » Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:17 pm
Can't answer your question but can tell you I got cables for this from McFarlane. Be sure to check alt air door operation and proper 1/8 in adjustment. It is a common failure area on Twins and results in bad things happening.
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Re: PA30 alternate air cable
by Larry Martin » Tue Aug 16, 2016 3:04 pm
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Re: PA30 alternate air cable
by N3322G » Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:44 pm
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Re: PA30 alternate air cable
by Clarence Beintema » Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:30 am
It could be done, you would have to straighten the engine end of the wire in order to remove it. Once pulled back about 4" be sure to catch the small steel ball from the cable. They can be lost easily, I know.
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Re: PA30 alternate air cable
by Larry Martin » Wed Aug 17, 2016 4:25 am
Any problem with cable break when bending it again?
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Re: PA30 alternate air cable
by Clarence Beintema » Fri Aug 19, 2016 1:16 pm
You can normally get away with it a few times. If the end does break, there is usually a little slack in the nacelle which you can gain.
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