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A method for positioning a cable in a recess behind a fixed structure, e.g. a storage bin, in an aircraft. A portion of the cable is enclosed in a conduit. Panels adjacent the structure are removed to partially expose the recess and at least one stringer. The conduit is directed into the recess from

A method for positioning a cable in a recess behind a fixed structure, e.g. a storage bin, in an aircraft. A portion of the cable is enclosed in a conduit. Panels adjacent the structure are removed to partially expose the recess and at least one stringer. The conduit is directed into the recess from adjacent one end of the structure until the conduit passes another end of the structure, and the conduit is fastened to the stringer(s). The method provides an easy way to route cable behind a fixed structure without removing the structure and without having to make holes in the aircraft.

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1. A method for positioning a cable in an aircraft, in a space between the aircraft outer frame and an inner shell and behind a structure mounted to the inner shell, the aircraft frame having a plurality of stringers affixed to an interior surface of the frame, the inner shell including a plurality

1. A method for positioning a cable in an aircraft, in a space between the aircraft outer frame and an inner shell and behind a structure mounted to the inner shell, the aircraft frame having a plurality of stringers affixed to an interior surface of the frame, the inner shell including a plurality of removable panels, the method comprising the steps of:enclosing a portion of the cable in a length of flexible conduit;removing panels respectively adjacent at least one of first and second ends of the structure to partially expose the space and at least one stringer accessible within the space;directing the conduit into the space from adjacent one of the first and second ends of the structure until the conduit passes the other one of said first and second ends of the structure; andfastening the conduit to the at least one stringer. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of enclosing a portion of the cable comprises the step of slitting the conduit lengthwise. 3. The method of claim 2 further comprising the step of tying the slit conduit in at least one location after enclosing the cable portion in the conduit. 4. The method of claim 3 wherein tying the slit conduit comprises tie wrapping the conduit at a plurality of equally spaced locations. 5. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of fastening the conduit to the at least one stringer comprises inserting the conduit into a C-clamp attached to the stringer. 6. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of enclosing a portion of the cable in the conduit comprises selecting a length for the conduit sufficient to span the structure. 7. The method of claim 1 wherein said steps are performed without removing the structure. 8. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of directing the conduit into the space comprises the step of flexing the conduit. 9. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of adjusting the cable relative to the conduit and relative to a cable connector. 10. A method for positioning a cable in a recess behind a structure mounted on an aircraft cabin wall, wherein the recess extends between the structure and an interior surface of the aircraft frame upon which are mounted a plurality of stringers, the method comprising the steps of:without removing the structure, removing at least one of a ceiling panel and a wall panel adjacent the structure to partially expose the recess and at least one of the stringers;enclosing a portion of the cable in a flexible conduit;directing the conduit into the recess until the conduit spans the structure; andfastening at least one end of the conduit to the at least one stringer. 11. The method of claim 10 wherein the step of enclosing a portion of the cable comprises slitting the conduit lengthwise. 12. The method of claim 10 wherein the step of fastening at least one end of the conduit comprises inserting the end into a C-clamp attached to one of the stringers. 13. The method of claim 10 further comprising the step of pulling the cable through the conduit to adjust the cable relative to a cable connector.