Patent ID: 7261256

Claim:
A variable duct support assembly for mounting a duct to an airframe of an aircraft, comprising: at least one rail having a groove; at least one pair of support brackets coupled to said at least one rail and positioned along said groove for supporting a proximal surface of the duct and sized and shaped for supporting ducts of various sizes and shapes; and at least one flexible resilient band coupled to said at least one pair of support brackets and conforming to the duct and clamping the duct therebetween, said at least one flexible resilient band being sufficiently stiff and supporting the duct for distributing a clamping load substantially across a distal surface of the duct; wherein said at least one pair of support brackets has a support portion distributing said clamping load substantially across said proximal surface of the various sized and shaped ducts, and wherein said at least one rail is secured to the airframe of said aircraft.