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Section 17: Main Landing Gear Installation
Required Parts
• Fuselage assembly
• 10-32 lock nut (4)
• #10 washer (4)
• Landing gear
• 10-32 x 1
1
/
4
" socket head screw (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Felt-tipped pen
• Drill Bit: 3/16"
• Drill
• Sanding bar
• 30-minute epoxy
• Epoxy brush
Step 1
Locate the hardware necessary to mount the
landing gear.
Step 2
Position the main landing gear onto the fuselage. Be sure
the gear is swept rearward. Transfer the location of one
bolt onto the fuselage using a felt-tipped pen.
Step 3
Remove the gear and drill the location of the bolt using a
3/16" drill bit.
Step 4
Temporarily attach the gear with one 10-32 x 1
1
/
4
" bolt,
#10 washer, and 10-32 lock nut. Drill the locations for
the remaining three holes using a 3/16" drill.