Section 6: Installing the Tail Wheel
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Step 2
Cut a groove from the hole to the bottom of the
rudder. This is necessary to provide clearance for
the tail wheel bearing.
Step 3
Test fit the tail wheel bracket into the rudder. Make
sure there is plenty of clearance for the bracket
bushing and that the hole has been drilled deep
enough to fit the tail wheel wire.
Step 4
Cut a slot in the aft end of the fuselage for the tail
wheel bearing using a hinging tool or hobby knife.
Position the top of the slot 7/8" from the bottom of the
fuselage. The slot should be 13/16" long, which is the
length of the tail wheel bearing.
Step 5
Test fit the tail wheel bearing into the slot. Make the
slot large enough that the bushing will fit without
forcing the wood apart.
Step 6
Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly onto the tail
gear wire where the bearing will ride. This is done
to prevent the epoxy from sticking to the wire and
bearing, which would make it a little difficult to steer
or even use the rudder.
Step 7
Mix 1/2 ounce of 6-minute epoxy and apply it to
both the tail gear bearing and the slot in the fuselage.
Install the bearing. Use a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol to remove any excess epoxy from the tail gear
wire, bushing, and fuselage.
Photo for Step 4
