N601RX Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 It rained here all weekend and was a little cooler so we started installing the Aileron Gap seals that I had purchased from Lasar a few months ago. Its not a very bad job and took about 2 hrs per side. I also took the opportunity to remove the 3 large dirt dauber nest that were inside the ailerons. Has anyone ever glued hardware cloth over the openings to keep the critters out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 No solution to the mud dauber problem. I had one build a nest on my rudder where the VOR antenna is attached. If you find a solution, let us know! Also let us know what improvements you see with the seals attached. I bought my plane with them already installed, so I never saw what advantages pre and post installation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 The one drawback I see to the aileron gap seals is that it limits your ability to inspect and evict any critters that have set up housekeeping in the ailerons. My current F came with them so I do not have any reference as to the aerodynamic benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N601RX Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I think I'm going to corrosion X the inside and then cover the holes with hardware cloth attached with 3m weatherstrip glue. I'm also doing the SWTA 201 windshield, ARI cowl, flap seals and 1pc belly, so hopefully I'll pick up a few kts and some climb performance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 It rained here all weekend and was a little cooler so we started installing the Aileron Gap seals that I had purchased from Lasar a few months ago. Its not a very bad job and took about 2 hrs per side. I also took the opportunity to remove the 3 large dirt dauber nest that were inside the ailerons. Has anyone ever glued hardware cloth over the openings to keep the critters out? Can you take a picture please of what it looks like once fully installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Aileron seals also make it more difficult to Corrosion X the inside of the ailerons. I have been very tempted to add them but so far have not. Mike, I'll be very interested to hear if you can perceive any speed or climb performance improvements. FWIW, Annual Corrosion X treatments seem to discourage rodent and insect infestations. Jim Jim -- I thought all of the J fleet had them factory installed. Were they added to the fleet later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N601RX Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I don't think the J had them the 1st couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I don't think the J had them the 1st couple of years. 201er are you reading this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 we dont have them installed yet but we have them in a box to go on with the factory ailerons. Here is a few pics of them installed on a friend's plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy95W Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Bumping this thread. Are aileron gap seals a worthy addition? Not really concerned with speed gain, more wondering if aileron feel and control are improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 10 hours ago, N1395W said: Bumping this thread. Are aileron gap seals a worthy addition? Not really concerned with speed gain, more wondering if aileron feel and control are improved. Yes. It is a marginal improvement in roll authority and a tad of speed, small improvement, but small investment. So for a little bit of dough you make your airplane a little bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I noticed no difference. For the vermin problem try nylon screen glued on with fuel tank glue (proseal, prc, pr-xxx, or flame master). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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