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Section 14: Landing Gear Installation
Required Parts
• Landing gear
• 1" tail wheel
• 2
1
/
4
" wheel (2)
• 4-40 blind nut (2)
• Fuselage assembly
• 6-32 x 1/2" screw (2)
• Wheel pant (left and right)
• 5/32” x 1
1
/
8
" axle w/nut (2)
• 1/16" wheel collar w/set screw
• 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screw (2)
• 5/32" wheel collar w/set screw (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Drill
• Drill Bit: 1/16", 1/8", 5/32"
• Phillips screwdriver (large)
• Hex wrench (included in kit)
Step 1
Locate the main landing gear and two 6-32 x 1/2"
screws. Attach the gear using the screws. The angle
on the gear should be towards the rear of the plane.
Step 2
Attach an axle to the landing gear using a nut.
Step 3
Hold the wheel pant so it is parallel to the bottom of
the fuselage. Mark the location for the wheel pant
screw.
Photo for Step 1