Hi Tony, I believe cable eyes are what you are supposed to use for cable
thimbles. I used AN bolts to attach the turnbuckle to the mass balance arm,
then cables attached with thimbles to the rear. I suppose I should have used
pin eyes for the forward bolted end of the turnbuckle, but I used cable
eyes.
Kevin
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Tony Renshaw
Subject: Europa-List: Pin or Cable Eyes for Thimbles????
<tonyrenshaw@optusnet.com.au>
Gidday,
I am in the process of sorting out some turnbuckles and would like to know
for the cable thimbles if I need cable eyes or pin eyes? The difference is
the internal curve on the cable eye, which I would think more ideal for
distributing forces onto the turnbuckle. I am setting up the tailplane mass
balance weight with a pair, and intend on having the turnbuckles forward
spliced in with nicopress, and nicopress alone at the aft end. Similarly I
will be using the same turnbuckles, the MS Clip-Lock Variety for my rudder
setup.
Reg
Tony Renshaw
Sydney Australia
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