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51.
Place the nylon bushing in position in the center of the cover.
52.
Fit the remaining aluminum wheel hub into position, aligning
it with the notches in the tire. Also check to make sure the
holes around the bushing are in alignment.
53.
Secure the hubs using six 4-40 x 3/4-inch stainless socket
head cap screws and six 4-40 lock nuts. Tighten the
hardware using a 3/32-inch hex wrench and 1/4-inch nut
driver. Tighten the hardware evenly so the wheel will run true
when installed on the axles.
55.
Cut a hole in a piece of thin card stock and slide it on the bolt.
Place a drop of threadlock on the bolt near the card stock.
Thread the axle nut on the bolt. Don’t tighten the nut too tight,
preventing the wheel from spinning on the axle bolt.
Allow the threadlock to fully cure before
proceeding. Once cured, remove the card stock
from the bolt without disturbing the nut.
56.
Secure the axle bolt to the landing gear using the axle bolt
lock nut. Use a 6mm hex wrench and 1/2-inch nut driver to
tighten the hardware. Once tightened, make sure the wheel
can spin freely on the axle bolt.
Use a 1/2-inch open end wrench if necessary to hold
the inner nut in position when tightening the hardware.
57.
Check to make sure the landing gear angles toward the front
of the fuselage. The remaining wheel and landing gear strut
can now be installed.
58.
Use four M4 x 25 socket head cap screws and four M4
washers to attach the landing gear to the bottom of the
fuselage. Place a drop of threadlock on each screw before
placing it into position. Tighten the screws using a 3mm hex
wrench.
59.
Fit the landing gear cover to the fuselage. There is a left and
right cover, so check that the cover conforms to the fuselage
and gear. Use a felt-tipped pen to transfer the screw locations
to the fuselage.
STANDARD LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION
54.
Slide the axle bolt into the bushing from the side of the wheel
with the text.
60.
Remove the cover and use a drill and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill
bit to drill the holes for the screws. Thread a screw into each
hole, then remove the screw. Place a few drops of thin CA in
each hole to harden the surrounding wood. Allow the CA to
fully cure before proceeding.