Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Damage to flight control cables from chaffing, misrouting cables, use of unapproved parts, or improper inspection procedures poses a significant risk to flight safety. Failures directly affect the pilot’s ability to control various flight surfaces, such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders. Watch this video to understand the potential causes, signs, and prevention strategies of control cable issues.

• FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1B: bit.ly/AC43131B
• FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIBs): bit.ly/FAASAIB
• FAA Airworthiness Directives (ADs): bit.ly/ADFAA