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TAIL WHEEL
1.
Collect the following items
(1) Tail wheel bracket
(2) #4 x 3/4” philip head screws
(1) Small tail wheel
(2) Wheel collars with set screws
1.
Draw a centerline on the bottom of the fuse-
lage where the tail wheel bracket will mount.
2.
Mark the tail wheel bracket mounting hole
locations while keeping the first bend on the
rudder hinge line.
Drill two 1/16” holes on the marks you just
made.(Use thin CA glue to harden the holes)
Using the #4 x 3/4” philip head screws mount
the tail wheel bracket.
3.
Install the tail wheel and the wheel collars
onto the bracket.
2.
Thread the two threaded rods in to the brass
axle.
Note: Use thread lock on the set screw.
3.
Place the brass tail wheel support on the top
of the axle and tighten the set screw like
shown above
Note: Use thread lock on the set screw.
3.
Thread on to each end of the threaded rod a
1/8” adjustable control horn
