CABLE SYSTEM COMPONENTS

FAIRLEADS

~ Used to guide cables in a straight line through or between

structural members of the aircraft ~ Made from non-metallic materials such as phenolic micarta

or a metallic material such as soft aluminium ~ The fairlead completely encircles the cable where it passes

through bulkheads or other structural parts

PRESSURE SEALS ~ Installed where cables route from a pressurized area to a

non-pressurized area ~ Made from synthetic or silicon rubber ~ Silicon rubber seals are less susceptible to damage caused

by bushing popout, cleaning abuse and ageing

PUSH PULL ROD AND TUBE

~ Used as linkage in various types or mechanically operated systems

~ Eliminates the problem of varying tension and permits the transfer of compression and tension

~ Made in shorter lengths to prevent vibration and bending under compression loads