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1. 07:27 PM - Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts (Ron Liebmann)
2. 07:44 PM - Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts (akflyer)
3. 08:00 PM - Re: Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts (Ron Liebmann)
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| Subject: | Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts |
Hello Listers,
Today I took my Fox home to begin a thorough Condition Inspection. I
decided to cut the fabric on a wing strut and inspect the
strut tubing. To my great surprise the tubing was quite rusted to the
point that I have to replace them. In 1992 I prepared the metal, primed
it well with Stits epoxy coating and glued the wood trailing edge
fairings into place. Up to this date, the struts looked as good as new.
Now I am thankful that I decided to open the fabric and check things
out.
Now I'm in the market for both new struts. If anyone has a new set to
sell, please contact me. If not, I'll try the factory and see if they
are still available.
Thanks Much, Happy Easter, Ron N55KF
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| Subject: | Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts |
Mine were the same way on my Avid. Do yourself a favor and have them build you
a set with the larger tubes so you can put the plastic farings the newer kitfox's
are using on them. They wont hold the water in and you wont have the rust
issues.
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DO NOT ARCHIVE
Leonard Perry aka SNAKE
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582 (147 hrs and counting on the rebuild)
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| Subject: | Re: Model 2 Kitfox wing struts |
Good suggestion! I think that is what I may have to do. Thanks, Ron
>
> Mine were the same way on my Avid. Do yourself a favor and have them
> build you a set with the larger tubes so you can put the plastic farings
> the newer kitfox's are using on them. They wont hold the water in and you
> wont have the rust issues.
>
>
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