LEGACY FG
033-0004
Page S.17
REV. 0/04-23-2007
Supplement–Legacy Fixed Gear
Lancair International Inc., Represented by Neico Aviation Inc., Copyright 2007 Redmond, OR 97756
Wheel Pants
In this section you will fit the wheel pant and attach the
brake cover access panel that fits on the inboard side of
each wheel pant.
Steps...
1. If the gap between the brake cover and the wheel pant
access panel opening is uneven, clean it up with epoxy/
micro.
2. Tape a 1/2" (15 mm) foam spacer to the top of the tire.
This is to ensure adequate clearance between the tire
and the wheel pant.
Trimming the Wheel Pant
The trimming of the wheel pant should be done
concurrently with aligning it. If and when the bottom edge
of the wheel pant is trimmed, the trimming should occur
during the positioning and trimming for the axle bolt
locating.
Trim to these guidelines:
• From the side, the bottom edge of wheel pant and the
rim should be at the same level.
• When the plane is sitting on its gear, the tire must not
hit the wheel pant.
Optional – Adding a Wheel-Pant Bulkhead
If you plan to land on unimproved airstrips, you will also
need to add a wheel-pant bulkhead.
The purpose of the bulkhead is to prevent dirt and other
debris from accumulating inside the wheel pant. The exact
location is not critical, just ensure that there is adequate
clearance between the tire and the bulkhead.
Steps...
• Install a wheel-pant bulkhead by cutting a piece to fit
behind the tire in the aft section of the wheel pant.
Use 2 PPS prepreg and secure with a 2" wide 2-BID on
the front side.
• Drill a vent hole in the upper part of the bulkhead.
Figure S.5.A.3 Attaching the wheel pant
Wheel pant fits over the wheel and a
brake cover is secured on the
inboard side.
Wheel pant bracket – Attaches to the wheel pant.
Nutplates, K1000-3 (3 pcs.
per side of brake cover).
After the wheel pant is aligned, a bolt will slide
through this location in the wheel pant to secure
it to the axle. But first, you need to make a
standoff of 1” to 1.5” (25 to 38 mm).
Tip:
When the wheel pant is
aligned on the next page, it
may be necessary to trim areas
of the bottom edge.
