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American Bonanza Society Control Cable Turnbuckle Recommendation

American Bonanza Society Control Cable Turnbuckle Recommendation The American Bonanza Society (ABS) posted an article on January 30, 2019, that addressed some concerns over corrosion found on aileron and rudder cable turnbuckles hidden under the safety wire and one occurrence where the rudder cable turnbuckle failed. All of these occurrences happened where the turnbuckle is positioned beneath a heater duct or in the case of the rudder cable, the overheat inlet air duct. After reviewing the original article, the FAASTeam feels it would be prudent to disseminate the information again to ensure all affected aircraft are inspected. Below are important