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E-flite Pitts Model 12 15e ARF Assembly Manual
6. Use three CA hinges to attach the rudder to the fin/
fuselage as shown. Use the directions as described in
"Hinging the Control Surfaces."
7. Use two #2 x 1/2-inch sheet metal screws to
attach the tail gear bracket to the fuselage. Make sure
the alignment does not bind against the wire when
operating the rudder.
Landing Gear Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage
Landing gear
Wheel pant (2)
3 x 10mm machine screw (3)
3mm washer (5)
3mm nut (2)
2mm x 6mm sheet metal screw (2)
3mm wheel collar w/setscrew (2)
3mm x 30mm machine screw (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
6-minute epoxy
Hobby knife
Threadlock
Phillips screwdriver: #0
1. Remove the landing gear filler block from the
fuselage. Attach the landing gear to the fuselage using
three 3mm x 10mm machine screws and three 3mm
washers. Use threadlock on the screws to prevent them
from vibrating loose.