wing bolts - what size?

[wildirishtime]

Sorry for the dumb question, going to pick up a kitfox 3
very soon and I have to make a set of those wing supports
before I leave home.

From the photos, I'm afraid the AN bolts that drop down
through the leading edge that holds the wing in the
forward position isn't long enough to INCLUDE a
tubing support and then a nut/pin. Do you guys have seperate
bolts for transporting? If so what is the exact dimensions of
that bolt?

Thanks, hope my question makes sense...
-WildIrish

[SkyPirate]

Make your support so it goes inside of the wing spar tube ..it will be just under 2.375" then your provided wing bolts will fit,..I'm thinking the diameter is 5/16" on the spar bolt or AN-5 3" long

Chase

[Av8r3400]

The support tubes themselves can be made easily from 1/2" wiring conduit.

[t j]

WildIrish, the smooth shank length of the spar bolt is 2.5 inches. If you use bolts get some with a 3 inch smooth shank length and some extra washers.

I made pins out of soft bolts. The spar pins are 5/16 bolts with a 3.5 inch smooth shank and the threads cut off. The bottom pins are 1/4 inch bolts with a 4 inch smooth shank and the threads cut off.

the tubes are 3/4 rigid conduit 49.5 inches long. With a hammer, cordless drill, and a hack saw you can make them on site. Note the slight bend where the bottom of the tube attaches to the strut fitting.

Tom Jones