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E-flite P-51B Mustang 32e ARF Assembly Manual
2. Use four 3mm x 8mm sheet metal screws to
secure the main gear strut in the wing. Tighten
the screws using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Note
the direction of the gear in relationship to the
wing in the photo to make sure the gear has
been installed correctly.
Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners
to prevent them from vibrating loose.
3. Use two wheel collars to secure the wheel on the
main gear strut. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to tighten
the setscrews on the wheel collars to secure them to
the main gear strut.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to install the remaining
main gear strut and wheel.
Retract Installation
Required Parts
Wing panel (right and left)
3mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (8)
Main gear wheel, 2
1
/
2
-inch (63mm) (2)
Retracts with hardware
Landing gear door (right and left)
Transmitter/radio system
Required Tools and Adhesives
Felt-tipped pen
Flat file
Ruler
Phillips screwdriver: #2
Hex wrench: 1.5mm, 2.5mm
Rotary tool with cut-off wheel
Threadlock
1. Locate the main gear retract. Use a rotary tool
and cut-off wheel to cut the strut to a length of
5-inches (127mm) as shown below.
