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rudder cable free play
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rudder cable free play
My 140 has about 1.5" of slack in the rudder cables. Is this normal?
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Re: rudder cable free play
Check the rudder return springs at the rudder pedals.
Jeff T 1948 C-140 NC3600V
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Re: rudder cable free play
Yes, the only tension on the rudder cables is from the pedal return springs. The adjustment is only to get the rudder pedals in the right place, 6" fromof the firewall.