Rigging aircraft cables requires specialized tools to ensure safety and precision. The most critical tool is a tensiometer, used to accurately measure and set the cable tension to the manufacturer's specifications. Swaging tools, such as Nicopress tools, are essential for securely terminating cable ends by crimping sleeves and terminals. You will also use turnbuckles for fine-tuning cable length and tension. Proper technique involves following the manufacturer’s rigging manual, correctly routing the cables through pulleys and fairleads to prevent friction, and applying safety wire or clips to all turnbuckles and connections to prevent them from loosening. These same principles of precise measurement and secure termination are fundamental to all our overhead and underground cable laying projects.