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Cub Crafters XCub 60cc
61.
Once the CA has fully cured, attach the landing gear cover to
the fuselage using two M2.5 x 10 sheet metal screws and a
#2 Phillips screwdriver.
62.
The remaining two screws can be installed, completing the
installation of the landing gear covers. Repeat the previous
steps to install the remaining landing gear cover.
These screws on the bottom of the fuselage are not
essential, but can be used to help the bottom of the fairing sit
closer to the fuselage. Be aware there is only a single layer
of plywood in this area so be careful not to strip the hole.
SPRUNG LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION
(OPTIONAL)
63.
Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the covering for
the strut mount mounting screws.
64.
Attach the strut mount to the fuselage using two M3 x 15
socket head cap screws. Place a drop of threadlock on each
screw before placing them into position. Use a 2.5mm hex
wrench to tighten the screws.
Thread an M3 x 15 socket head cap screw into each
of the blind nuts. If any of the screws are difficult to thread
in, use a 3mm tap and tap handle to clear the threads.
65.
Attach the strut mount to the fuselage using two M3 x 15
socket head cap screws. Place a drop of threadlock on each
screw before placing them into position. Use a 2.5mm hex
wrench to tighten the screws.
66.
Attach the cross brace to the inner holes on the landing gear
mounts using two M3 x 15 socket head cap screws and
two M3 lock nuts. Tighten the hardware using a 2.5mm hex
wrench and 5.5mm nut driver.
67.
Attach the sprung strut to the main landing gear using an M3
x 20 socket head cap screw and M3 lock nut. The spring will
face away from the gear when installed. Tighten the hardware
using a 2.5mm hex wrench and 5.5mm nut driver.
68.
Attach the main landing gear to the mounts using two M3 x
15 socket head cap screws and two M3 lock nuts. Tighten the
hardware using a 2.5mm hex wrench and 5.5mm nut driver.
69.
Attach the sprung struts to the cross brace using two M3 x 10
socket head cap screws and two M3 lock nuts. Tighten the
hardware using a 2.5mm hex wrench and 5.5mm nut driver.
70.
Slide the axle into the wheel hub from the lettered side of the
wheel.