McFarlane Aviation, Inc. Universal Light-Weight Controls
For use in non-certified aircraft applications such as cabin heat, cabin air and defrost
Keyed shaft prevents rotation and maintains knob alignment
All metal construction
High temperature Teflon lined conduit for smooth, consistent control
Liner prevents premature wire wear due to vibration
Cheapy controls with poly liners will not tolerate engine temperatures
Many knob styles available or provide your own knob with 10-32 thread
Knobs are not included with the control and may be ordered separately
Available in 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 foot lengths
Measured from panel fitting to end of conduit, wires extend at least 3 inches beyond conduit
Easily trimmed to length
Available with optional creep resistant feature to prevent control creep due to engine vibration
Specifications:
Travel (stroke): 3.75" maximum *
Conduit: 0.188 inch OD Teflon lined wound conduit
Max Work Loads: 10 lbs (Pull), 5 lbs (Push)**
Operating Temp: -65 to 450 deg F
Inner Wire: 0.061 inch solid wire
Screw thread for knob attachment: 10-32 x .3
Screw thread for instrument panel: 3/8-24 x .5
See McFarlane Universal Light-Weight Controls for further specifications
* Installer must ensure maximum travel is not exceeded during installation and rigging of the control.
** Maximum push load with 3-1/2" of wire extending from the conduit.
Note: Push loads depend on wire diameter, length of wire not supported by conduit and geometry of the rigging.
Note: Not for use for flight controls or flight control trim tabs.
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