Cable tensions

N170GA · Post by **N170GA** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 12:00 am

If there is anyone who has access to a service manual out there who could look up the cable tensions for my 1951 C170A, I would greatly appreciate it. Also...where is the cheapest place to purchase the manual? Thanks in advance

I need them all (elevator, rudder, trim, aileron, flap).

Neil

FredM · Post by **FredM** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 5:27 am

The elevator cable tension is 20-40 lbs. with control in neutral. The elevator tab is 10-20 lbs. The rudder is 20-40 lbs in neutral. the aileron cables are 40 plus or minus 10 lbs. the flaps are 20-40 lbs. on the up cable with flaps up and 20-40 lbs. on the down cable with flaps down.

There are several companies that sell reprints of manuals in Trade-a-Plane. I don't remember which company I got mine from. they are next to impossible to get from cessna and cost over $150.

N170GA · Post by **N170GA** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 12:49 pm

Thanks for your help Fred. I'll dig around and see if I can find a reprint somewhere.

Neil

Post by **GAHorn** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 11:33 pm

The chief advantage of owning the Owner's Manual for the 170 is the rigging specifications contained in it. It's the only manual that gives those specifications. The Owner's Manual is inexpensively available from Aircraft Spruce and Univair.

funseventy · Post by **funseventy** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 7:57 pm

If you want a nice flying airplane I would tell you to consider lightening up the aileron tension. I think 20-25 would be a better number. If you want to follow the letter of the law then don't exceed 30 lbs and you are still legal. It does make a difference.

Kelly