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Title:
Aircraft Flight Control Cable Failure
Topic:
Aircraft Accident Prevention
Date and Time:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, starting at 19:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Multiple - FAA and Industry Experts
Brief Description:

The FAA 's Aircraft Maintence Division has identified "Flight Control Cable Failure" to be an unacceptable risk.  This seminar will review mitigation strategies to prevent this type of failure.

Select Number:
GL09138443
Location of Seminar:
South Bend International Airport - Boardroom
4477 Progress Drive
Airport Boardroom
South Bend, IN 46628
Directions to Venue:

IMPORTANT Proceed to South Bend International Airport and ONLY park in the Long Term Parking Lot otherwise your parking ticket will not be validated. Proceed to the terminal entrance closest to the train station, look for stairs leading to the airport boardroom (located on 2nd level).


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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  SBN
Seating:
60 seats at the facility, 53 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Timothy Sokol
Phone: (574) 334-6948
timothy.j.sokol@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

This FREE 2-hour seminar will focus mainly on inspection and maintenance and the associated failures of flight control cables in both small and large aircraft.  We will show examples of failures and perform a deep dive into the root cause of the problem. There will also be an industry panel of experts that will offer input and answer questions. 

Pre-register today, because seating is limited! 

A Special Thanks to the South Bend Airport Authority for providing the airport boardroom for this venue.

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
Basic WINGS
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
Advanced WINGS
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
AMT
2 Hours Total for AMT
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP 39
National Project:
Maintenance Facility Presentations
Additional Event Documents: