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AD/B747/249 Appendix A - Engine Thrust Control Cables
2. Inspection to Detect Broken Wires2. Inspection to Detect Broken Wires
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2. Inspection to Detect Broken Wires
(a) To check for broken wires, rub a cloth along the length of the cable. The cloth catches on broken wires.
(b) Replace the cable assembly if any of the following criteria are met.
(i) Replace the 7x7 cable assembly if there are two or more broken wires anywhere in the total cable assembly.
(ii) Replace the 7x19 cable assembly if there are four or more broken wires in 12 continuous inches of cable or there are six or more broken wires anywhere in the total cable assembly.