Cable Control Systems- Flight Controls I

Cable systems have several applications in an aircraft. Flight controls systems is the first that comes to mind and quite so. No pilot wants to have a situation on his/her hands (literally!) that you gently pull back on the controls and it’s either got completely jammed (!), or will move freely enough to indicate it’s ‘come loose’!, and sometimes, even cause the aircraft to react in the opposite sense!
Ok, now that might be a very traumatic experience, therefore highlighting the importance of the flight control systems. But almost equally important are other applications of control cable systems. Take for example the engine controls, or the nose wheel steering systems, or the landing gear systems and even braking systems. These are the more general applications and it is a given fact that each aircraft type will have it’s very own applications.
Following posts will indicate points to consider when dealing with control cable systems.