Pre-Stretched Control Cable

[alaskabearhawk]

I am getting ready to order control cable for my project and noticed that Aircraft Spruce offers it in two varieties: normal and pre-stretched. I didn't know there was even a choice. Pre-stretched in the 1/8th is even a few cents cheaper. Thoughts from anyone?

[bestbearhawk1231]

I think I just got the normal ones. I can check the part # when I get to the shop friday if you like. I didn't even know they offered pre-stretched. Are you buying the cable or having them fabricated for you?

[N3UW]

The cables I used on my Cherokee were pre-stretched. Also McFarlane who makes PMA replacement cables for Cessna and Piper uses pre-stretched cables for all of their cables.

[alaskabearhawk]

It's just the cable. The pre-stretched is actually a few cents per foot cheaper in the 1/8th dia. I'm making them up myself. Although I have to admit the sticker shock for the cable, pulleys and turnbuckle components kinda takes your breath away.

[fixnflyr]

I would use the galvanized cable and not the stainless cable. There have been problems with the stainless cables breaking strands in the certified world, the stainless wears between the strands and the galvanize acts more as a lubricant. Galvanized is also cheaper. Maybe if I was building a floatplane for saltwater use I might use stainless on the rudders only. Check into this please. Also galvanized will last many decades.
Good luck,
Swaid

[alaskabearhawk]

Already ordered the galvanized...thanks!