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Section 7 – Tail Wheel Installation
Required Parts
•.Fuselage.
•.Tail.wheel.assembly
•.Tail.wheel.spring.(2).
•.Tiller.arm
•#4.x.5/8".socket.head.wood.screw.(3)
Required Tools and Adhesives
•.Drill.
•.Felt-tipped.pen
•.Drill.bit:.5/64".(2mm)
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Step 1
Secure.the.tiller.arm.to.the.bottom.of.the.rudder.using.
three.wood.screws..Remove.the.screws.and.apply..
2-3.drops.of.thin.CA.into.the.holes.to.harden.the.balsa,.
and.then.reinstall.the.screws.
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Step 2
Position.the.tail.wheel.assembly.in.place.as.shown,.
centered.on.the.rear.of.the.fuselage..Using.a.felt-tipped.
pen,.mark.the.positions.for.the.mounting.screws.through.
the.tail.wheel.bracket.
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Step 3
Remove.the.bracket.and.drill.5/64".(2mm).pilot.holes.at.
the.previously.marked.positions..Use.two.#4.x.5/8".sheet.
metal.screws.to.secure.the.tail.wheel.bracket.in.place..A.
hardwood.plate.is.positioned.in.the.rear.of.the.fuselage,.
allowing.these.screws.to.be.firmly.tightened.
Hint
:.Remove.the.screws.and.wick.thin.
CA.into.the.holes.to.strengthen.the.
threads..When.dry,.reinstall.the.screws.
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Step 4
Use.the.tail.wheel.springs.to.make.the.connection.between.
the.tiller.arm.and.the.steering.arm..Bend.the.springs.so.
they.won’t.come.loose.during.flight.