ISO 9762:2000

Overview

ISO 9762:2000 - Aerospace - Aircraft control wire rope assemblies - Dimensions and end‑fitting combinations - defines the combinations, lengths and designation system for preformed flexible steel wire ropes used in aircraft control systems where two end‑fittings are swaged on each end. Prepared by ISO/TC 20/SC 12, the standard ensures consistent dimensions, identification and interchangeability of control cable assemblies used across aerospace applications.

Key topics

• Scope and purpose: Specifies permissible end‑fitting combinations and nominal lengths for preformed flexible steel wire ropes used in aircraft controls.
• End‑fitting requirements: End‑fittings must conform to the dimensional and material requirements in the referenced product standards (see Related Standards).
• Wire rope dimensions: Naked and finished wire rope constructions are referenced to ISO 2020‑1 for dimensional and load characteristics.
• Nominal length and tolerances: Defines the nominal length (Ls) and sets limit deviations (tolerances) by length ranges - tolerances increase with assembly length (see Table 2 in the standard).
• Material and surface treatment: Material and finishes for both end‑fittings and wire rope are required to comply with the applicable product standards referenced in the document.
• Coding and designation: Provides combination codes for end‑fittings (Table 1) and diameter/material codes (Table 3), plus the required designation format for each control wire rope assembly.
• Technical specification linkage: References ISO 9763 for technical specification details.

Applications and users

ISO 9762:2000 is intended for professionals involved in the design, manufacture, procurement and maintenance of aircraft control systems:

• Aerospace OEM engineers specifying control cables and end‑fittings
• Cable and end‑fitting manufacturers and suppliers ensuring compatibility and traceability
• MRO and maintenance organizations performing replacement or repair of control cable assemblies
• Procurement and quality assurance teams verifying conformity to aerospace dimensional standards
• Regulatory and certification bodies assessing component standardization

Using ISO 9762 helps ensure mechanical compatibility, safety, and interchangeability of swaged cable assemblies in flight controls, reducing design ambiguity and supporting reliable maintenance practices.

Related standards

Key normative references included in ISO 9762:

• ISO 2020‑1 - Preformed flexible steel wire rope for aircraft controls (dimensions and loads)
• ISO 9737, 9748, 9749, 9759, 9760 - Standards for swaged end‑fittings (eye‑ends, ball‑ends, stud‑ends, fork‑ends and fork‑ends for rolling bearings)
• ISO 9763 - Technical specifications for aircraft control wire rope assemblies

Keywords: ISO 9762:2000, aircraft control wire rope assemblies, end‑fitting combinations, preformed flexible steel wire ropes, aerospace cable standards.