Has anyone used any type of gripping tape or other methods to keep the jury strut brackets from slipping on the lift struts?
Has anyone used any type of gripping tape or other methods to keep the jury strut brackets from slipping on the lift struts?
Are your wing struts faired?
Kitfox 4 (1050)
912UL
Based in UK
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?
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.
Tom Jones
Classic 4 builder
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
Would this be an issue if you have faired struts?
Stan Inzer
912 ULS
Dynon Skyview 10"
N599KF
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.
SS7 O-200 Whirlwind
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.
Dan G.
Model IV 1200 - Tri-gear
Jabiru 2200
Flying
I'm getting ready to fair the struts. Seems like changing the clamps will be next to impossible after they are covered?
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.
Dave S
Kitfox 7 Trigear (Flying since 2009)
912ULS Warp Drive
St Paul, MN