How many hours should a prop control last?

[scard]

I'm looking at a prop control cable where the last two end segments are severely 'wiggly'. I'm thinking it is not long before this cable comes apart. I already have new parts on order, but was curious. Are people getting 1500+hrs out of this cable? I've always said my objective is to wear it out, but just want to be sure I'm "doing it right".

[RV6_flyer]

Not sure what cable you have but I used an Aircraft Spruce cable and it has over 2,700 hour on it. The bolt is worn at the point where it goes through the governor arm but a new bolt got rid of all my wiggle.

(The ACS cable is a Teflon lined cable.)

[tommylewis]

This spring at 1000 hours I had to replace my prop cable in our RV7a when it started sticking. After replacing it with a new cable from Vans, I was able to lube it and it works on the bench.

[scard]

Mine is a standard Vans cable. The part I'm concerned with is the articulated rigid steel segments between the governor bracket and the governor arm.