Tensitron Mechanical Cable Tension Meter - ACT-200

The Tensitron ACT-200 is a legacy analog/mechanical cable tension meter for the 0 to 200 lb range, compatible with cable diameters from 1/16” to 3/16”. With no digital or battery-dependent components, it offers a simple, rugged tension measurement solution for general aviation maintenance environments where mechanical reliability and ease of use take priority.

Key Features

• Measurement Range: 0 – 200 lb
• Instrument Type: Analog / Mechanical (Legacy)
• Compatible Cable Diameters: 1/16”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”
• Battery Required: No

Applications

• Analog cable tension measurement where digital readout is not required
• General aviation maintenance and flight control cable rigging
• Backup or legacy tension gauging with all-mechanical simplicity
• FAR 43.13 / AC 43.13-1B compliant cable tension measurement and rigging inspection

Tensitron Calibration

• PJi operates an A2LA-accredited ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Lab and provides NIST-traceable calibration for Tensitron instruments at the time of purchase, add calibration to your order at checkout.
• Our calibration documentation satisfies FAA Part 145 tool control requirements, ISO 9001 quality system records, and AS9100 calibration traceability requirements.
• For repair stations and quality-certified facilities that require documented traceability, PJi is the one-stop source: the instrument and the calibration certificate in a single transaction.
• Calibration-only companies cannot sell you the instrument. Major retailers cannot calibrate it. PJi does both.
• Keep your instrument in compliance: PJi offers annual recalibration services to maintain NIST-traceable accuracy and satisfy ongoing FAA tool control and quality system requirements. Contact PJi to schedule recurring recalibration.

Why Buy from Pilot John International

• Pilot John International is an authorized Tensitron distributor with specialized expertise serving aviation maintenance, FAA Part 145 repair stations, and industrial MRO facilities.
• Tensitron instruments are Made in the USA, engineered and manufactured to exacting standards for professional aviation and industrial cable tension measurement.
• PJi’s in-house A2LA-accredited ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Lab calibrates your instrument at the time of purchase.
• We stock the full Tensitron catalog, ship same-business-day on in-stock items, and our technical staff understands the demands of aviation and industrial cable tension measurement.