Hand hold rope material
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4-Shipp
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Hand hold rope material
Last summer one of my hand hold ropes inside the cabin door separated as I climbed aboard. It failed just about in the middle. The original material was a dense, round cotton rope about 5/8" (I'm guessing - I did not measure it) in diameter. It had a light chain running through the middle of the rope. The chain is the same type of folded link that is used to attach the tail wheel steering springs to the rudder and tail wheel. The chain was not connected to the swagged fittings on the end of the rope. I was able to pry open and remove the end fittings. I would like to find some more of this rope or a suitable alternative and re-swag the original ends back on. Any help? Much obliged. Bruce
Bruce Shipp
former owners of N49CP, '53 C170B
former owners of N49CP, '53 C170B
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Bruce Fenstermacher
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Re: Hand hold rope material
See this thread:
http://www.cessna170.org/forums/viewtop ... sist+strap
In particular Doug Mowery's post.
http://www.cessna170.org/forums/viewtop ... sist+strap
In particular Doug Mowery's post.
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GAHorn
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Re: Hand hold rope material
Here's how mine were done. Used heavy cord which was crimped with the metal end-fasteners (which ties them to the end fittings) then covered with leather.
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4-Shipp
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Re: Hand hold rope material
What did you use for cord and where did you get it?
Bruce Shipp
former owners of N49CP, '53 C170B
former owners of N49CP, '53 C170B
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