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An end fitting for attaching the conduit portion of a linear actuation cable to a fixed structure is provided with a lock condition indicator. If the end fitting is properly installed in locking engagement with the mating structure, the lock condition indicator can be latched down to lie close to th

An end fitting for attaching the conduit portion of a linear actuation cable to a fixed structure is provided with a lock condition indicator. If the end fitting is properly installed in locking engagement with the mating structure, the lock condition indicator can be latched down to lie close to the main body of the end fitting. If the end fitting is not properly installed, the lock condition indicator cannot be latched down, but instead stands out away from the main body to give a clearly visible indication of improper installation.

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An end fitting mounting a linear actuation cable on a bracket wherein the end fitting includes a main body portion which surrounds the linear actuation cable and locking means integral with the main body portion and operative in coaction with the bracket to enable the end fitting when properly mount

An end fitting mounting a linear actuation cable on a bracket wherein the end fitting includes a main body portion which surrounds the linear actuation cable and locking means integral with the main body portion and operative in coaction with the bracket to enable the end fitting when properly mounted on the bracket to achieve a locking configuration with the bracket, characterized in that: the end fitting further includes a lock condition indicator integral with the main body portion, separate from and operable independently of the locking means, and articulated with respect to the main body portion for movement between a first position indicating that the locking configuration has been achieved and a second position indicating that the locking configuration has not been achieved.