9-8 FLIGHT CONTROLS / FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHANGE C3
RELATED INFORMATION:
"Removal and Installation of Inspection Panels and Fairings" on page 3-34
"Adjust Rudder Pedal Rigging" on page 9-101
"Re-Rigging Rudder Pedals" on page 9-103
9.3.2 Inspect Control Cables
Use these instructions to inspect flight control cables for corrosion, broken strands, and kinks.
TASK INFORMATION:
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
06—Flight Controls
Consumables
LPS-3 Rust/Corrosion Inhibitor
Visually Inspect Cables for corrosion, kinks, and broken strands.
1. Inspect cables for broken strands. Any cable assembly that has at least one broken wire strand
located in a critical fatigue area must be replaced. See Figure 9-4. The following are critical
fatigue areas:
• The working length of the cable where it runs over, under, or around a pulley, sleeve, or
through a fair-lead.
• Any section where the cable is flexed, rubbed, or worked in any manner.
• Any point within one foot of a swaged-on fitting.
2. Inspect cables for corrosion. If the surface of the cable is corroded, do the following:
a. Relieve tension and carefully force the cable open by reverse twisting to visually inspect
the interior. Use a magnifying glass if needed.
b. If no internal corrosion is present, clean the outer surface with a clean, coarse-weave rag
or fiber brush. After cleaning, apply LPS-3 Rust Inhibitor to the affected area.
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