jury strut clamp slips

[WISDAN]

Has anyone used any type of gripping tape or other methods to keep the jury strut brackets from slipping on the lift struts?

[Monocock]

Are your wing struts faired?

[WISDAN]

No, they are the round tube type. It's a Kitfox IV. I think I will try a piece of silicone tape under the clamp. Any thoughts?

[t j]

My Classic 4 jury strut clamps were not as tight as I would like so I put one wrap of silicone tape around the wing strut under the clamps.

[Dick B in KY]

I made a round shim to fit under the jury clamp for my SS7. Talked to John (Kitfox) first and he said that would work. Clamps up good and tight!

Dick B

[inzersv]

Would this be an issue if you have faired struts?

[ken nougaret]

Got me thinking too. Those struts are pretty much all that holds our wings on, and we've covered them with fairings and no way to inspect.

[WISDAN]

I'm not sure if anyone else has used Hysol but l don't think I would. The silicone self fusing tape under the clamp worked great for me and it's easily removed if needed.

[Pmcc]

I'm getting ready to fair the struts. Seems like changing the clamps will be next to impossible after they are covered?

[Dave S]

Phil,

I have to agree with you - I used the faired struts from the start, which pretty much prevents slippage of the clamp; however, I do not see any reasonable way to inspect and clean/maintain as needed unless a gap is maintained the width of the clamp.

You guys got me thinking and I might try to retrofit a gap for maintenance/access to the clamp.

Appreciate everyone's comments on this subject.