HANDS ON
HINTS FOR HOMEBUILDERS
The best way to keep the wire
tie from slipping on engine
mount tubing is a product
called Uniwrap.
lubrication and some dust or sand for
abrasive will cause the wire tie to begin
cutting into the structure it’s secured to.
There have been cases where the wire tie
has worn its way completely through a
steel tube engine mount!
There is a simple way to avoid this
potential problem. The best way to keep
the wire tie from slipping on engine
mount tubing is a product called
Uniwrap. Uniwrap is a self-adhesive silicone tape. A layer of Uniwrap around the
tube before applying the wire tie will
eliminate the possibility of damaging the
structure.
Uniwrap is available through aviation
supply houses such as Aircraft Spruce &
Specialty Co. A similar product called
Rescue Tape can be found at hardware
and auto supply stores, industrial supply
outlets, and sporting goods stores. A few
dollars for a roll of Uniwrap can save the
builder hundreds of dollars in potential
repairs.
Joe Norris, EAA Lifetime 113615, is EAA’s
homebuilders’ community manager. He is a
technical counselor, flight advisor, certificated flight
instructor, airframe and powerplant mechanic with an
inspection authorization, and a designated
airworthiness representative. To see these Hints for
Homebuilders videos visit www.SportAviation.org.
