Last one today, promise.
The Electra will fly just fine with one aileron cable separated. What’s crucial is that tension can be kept on the remaining aileron so the cable won’t foul. Hold the critical aileron into the airstream, if too much, let the airflow blow it down some.
It will not fly at all when the boost quadrant pulley is jammed in place, even with both cables attached.
The boost piston and therefore the boost quadrant were jammed.
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