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AN100 Cable Thimbles

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Overview

Made of cadmium plated steel or stainless steel per procurement specification MIL T-5677. Used to form sturdy eye end on control cable. Form cable around thimble and secure with Nicopress sleeve.

Reviews

Excellent

Fredrick B Verified Purchase

Cable Thimbles AN100-3

June 12, 2024

Works like a thimble should

Kevin B Verified Purchase

Stainless Steel Cable Thimbles AN100C-4

January 2, 2024

As ordered

Lane S Verified Purchase

Cable Thimbles AN100-4

December 22, 2023

The right part and got here quick

Klaus H Verified Purchase

Stainless Steel Cable Thimbles AN100C-4

February 1, 2023

Right parts right price as always

John E Verified Purchase

Stainless Steel Cable Thimbles AN100C-4

November 8, 2022

I safety wire the cable to the thimble in three places, and file the sharp tips a little bit. Aircraft/Spruce makes my life so much easier.

Allen W Verified Purchase

Stainless Steel Cable Thimbles AN100C-4

August 28, 2022

As described. All worked well

Andrew D Verified Purchase

Cable Thimbles AN100-4

August 18, 2022

exelent

Jorge L Verified Purchase

Stainless Steel Cable Thimbles AN100C-4

March 4, 2022

Beautiful and bright! Very high quality and finish.

Nestor A Verified Purchase

Stainless Steel Cable Thimbles AN100C-4

January 20, 2022

They work a lot better when you snip those four pointy corners off, back toward the loop at about a 45* angle

Gelston A Verified Purchase

Stainless Steel Cable Thimbles AN100C-5

January 4, 2022

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce Australia's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Australia assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: What grade stainless are these AN100 cable thimbles? Typically see grades such is 304 or 316. Need this for marine application which requires salt water corrosion resistance.

The procurement spec calls for MIL-S-5059, type 18-8 stainless steel strip and plate.

Q: what are the dimensions of the 5/32 stainless thimbles

Inside Width: 0.410 inches nominal |Inside Length: 0.797 inches nominal | Accommodated Material Diameter: 0.156 inches nominal

Q: What diameter is the loop of the thimble for 3/32 cable?

The max width of the AN100C-4 thimble is .52 inch.

Q: Would AN100 with a 3/32 cable go through the hole of AN170 and the hole of MS20668-3? I couldnt find the hole diameter of AN170 and neither the thickness of AN100.

Yes, The AN100C-3 will work with MS20668-3 with 3/32 cable.

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