Left Wing Strut Brackets

Lift Strut Bracket at the leading-edge of the left wing was installed (same process previously described for the lift strut bracket at the trailing-edge).  Epoxy adhesive was applied and the part was riveted to the leading-edge spar.  After waiting another 30-45 minutes, the epoxy fillets between the bracket and the spar were smoothed.

Lift Strut Bracket epoxied and riveted in place

Jury Strut Brackets were also installed on the left wing.  A straight edge was used to span between the two spar tubes, and marks were made 53 inches from the base of the spars at the point where the straight edge contacted the spars.  These marks were used to position the jury strut brackets.  Two attach holes were drilled (to #40) in each bracket.  These brackets were then positioned onto the spars and updrilled to 1/8".  The brackets were epoxied and riveted in place, and once again, the epoxy was smoothed after allowing to dry for about 45 minutes.  Hours: 4

 

Jury strut brackets with 2 rivets in each
 (one is at bottom and other is toward the top of the image)