Can Anyone Identify These Strips?

JGug1 · #1 06-19-16, 05:03 PM

This is a P337 wing. You will recognize the Horton STOL parts and the VG's but what are these rows of strips. It has been suggested that they are stall strips. Any help?
JG

AP AVM · #2 06-19-16, 05:31 PM

No those are not stall strips for sure. They kinda look like strap strips of some type...never seen something like this before of aircraft.

JGug1 · #3 06-19-16, 05:49 PM

It appears that you are suggesting that they
are to strengthen the wing. Is that the case?
I failed to mention that this 337 has Flint tip tanks, extending the
wing 2"(?) on each side.

hharney · #4 06-19-16, 10:33 PM

I would suggest you check the logbook. I am not familiar with the strips but there better be something in the logs or an STC or something

Please let us know

JGug1 · #5 06-19-16, 11:14 PM

It looks, from the opinions of two IA's who are friends, that they are, in fact, stall strips. I will be talking to a definitively knowledgeable source tomorrow and will confirm their function. I was with the logs yesterday but do not have access today.
I do appreciate the input. This is such a helpful source.
JG

JAG · #6 06-21-16, 11:09 AM

Those look like external straps (structural, not aerodynamic) on the wing - does not appear normal for a Cessna 337. Now if it was a Lockheed Electra - that would be a different story. To me, it looks like either a repair (337) or some structural improvement. Either way, it is not typical and should be avoided in my opinion.
Jeff