fairleads?

[wingwalkers]

Does anyone out there have a phenolic fairlead for the cable guides in a (46) BC 12-D?
wingwalkers

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: fairleads?

Which fairleads? There are a LOT of them. Got photos of the ones you need to replace and/or their locations?
Hank

[3Dreaming]

Re: fairleads?

Keith, the exact ones are not available anymore. You can make some or adapt from something commercially available.

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: fairleads?

There are no "new" ones available, but I have a few floating around in my parts boxes, if I know which ones and can find them.
Hank

[M Towsley]

Re: fairleads?

I have some I bought from Forrest years ago when I had my L-2. If I had dimensions I might be able to help.

[wingwalkers]

Re: fairleads?

Thank you for all your input. They look like they are made of phenolic material with a length of .816 or 13/16", and an O.D. of .800 or close to 13/16", and an I.D. of .645 or slightly larger than 5/8". They have a wire snap ring on both ends.
wingwalkers
Keith Walker

[ajfriz]

Re: fairleads?

Some people get them from aircraft spruce and make them work. I'm going to make my own on my trusty southbend lathe since they are so simple.