AN742 Clamps Vs Adel Clamps
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AN742 Clamps Vs Adel Clamps
Just made a mount for my parking brake using aluminum AN742 clamps. Might redo using Adel clamps. The non padded clamps are much easier to use and cheaper. My concern is them cutting into the aircraft tubing over time. I noticed a few other have used them and I was wondering if those with a few hours on their aircraft if there are any issues?
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Re: AN742 Clamps Vs Adel Clamps
Fred,
You wont have any issue if they are aluminum clamps. Aluminum is much softer than the moly tube, therefore the clamp will wear out before the tube is even scratched. That looks like a solid way of mounting it.
You wont have any issue if they are aluminum clamps. Aluminum is much softer than the moly tube, therefore the clamp will wear out before the tube is even scratched. That looks like a solid way of mounting it.
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Re: AN742 Clamps Vs Adel Clamps
Friction tape around the tube first is an easy add to avoid any damage.
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Re: AN742 Clamps Vs Adel Clamps
Well a friend just gave a good tip on working with Adel clamps. Safety wire them closed to position them to find out where to drill holes accurately. Much easier.
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Re: AN742 Clamps Vs Adel Clamps
Hi Fred,
Sorry for messing with your photo, but if you wire them this way, you can insert the bolt and put the washer and nut on bolt too. I did this a lot during my assembly of the aluminum fuel lines, etc. but it seems I forgot to get a photo of it, so I doctored your photo to illustrate the technique. Once the hardware is in place, cut and remove the wire, then simply tighten the hardware. It saves a lot of frustration during assembly. Hemostats or small vice grips work well to hold the clamp shut while you wire it up.
Dan
Sorry for messing with your photo, but if you wire them this way, you can insert the bolt and put the washer and nut on bolt too. I did this a lot during my assembly of the aluminum fuel lines, etc. but it seems I forgot to get a photo of it, so I doctored your photo to illustrate the technique. Once the hardware is in place, cut and remove the wire, then simply tighten the hardware. It saves a lot of frustration during assembly. Hemostats or small vice grips work well to hold the clamp shut while you wire it up.
Dan
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Re: AN742 Clamps Vs Adel Clamps
Thanks!
There was a lot of frustration with those clamps, looks like I got it wired now! I remade my parking brake plate, I think the padded clamps are the better way to go. I remember an FAA inspector told me a story about a engine mount being cut through by simply using a non aviation tie wrap that had sharp edges. Crazy what vibration can do.
There was a lot of frustration with those clamps, looks like I got it wired now! I remade my parking brake plate, I think the padded clamps are the better way to go. I remember an FAA inspector told me a story about a engine mount being cut through by simply using a non aviation tie wrap that had sharp edges. Crazy what vibration can do.