Tensitron Digital Cable Tension Meter - ACX-250

The Tensitron ACX-250 is a legacy digital cable tension meter covering 20 to 250 lb across fractional cable diameters from 1/16” to 3/16”. It is appropriate for maintenance facilities that operate an existing Tensitron ACX-250 fleet and require a proven digital tension instrument for mid-range cable loads on general and business aviation aircraft.

Key Features

• Measurement Range: 20 – 250 lb
• Instrument Type: Digital (Legacy)
• Compatible Cable Diameters: 1/16”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”

Applications

• Mid-range cable tension measurement on general and business aviation aircraft
• Flight control cable rigging for cables up to 3/16” diameter
• Legacy fleet maintenance standardized on the original ACX-250 platform
• 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.