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Cable Fairlead Question

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Ryan Mactaggart

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Hi All.
I am starting my fairlead layout based on plans Model 12, and HP version, but was wondering if there is a max angle a cable can make passing through a fairlead?

I could only find in AC 43.13 and angle based on inspecting cables, which was 3°… that seems pretty shallow.

Any thoughts?
 
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