LANIER
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.40-.46 F86D - ARF
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INSTRUCTIONS
18. Mark, then drill 1/16” pilot holes for the ½”
screws, using the gear straps as guides. Fasten
the gear straps in place using (4) ½” screws.
19. Install the wheel on the axle, then the wheel
collar and screw. Use some thread lock on the
screw.
20. Locate the 4mm wing bolts and (2) plastic
washers in the engine mount hardware bag.
21. Locate the holes behind the wing covering and
pierce them with a sharp hobby blade. Test fit
the wing on the fuse, then install the bolts.
22. Install the triangle at the space at the trailing
edge of the wing. Use epoxy.
23. Install the fiberglass belly pan, using tape to hold
it in place while the epoxy dries.
24. Test fit the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer
on the rear of the fuse. It should align parallel to
the wing. Align the stabilizer by measuring from
each side to the center and equalizing the
distance, then measure from the stabilizer tips to
the trailing edge of the wing and set each side
equal.
25. Mark the fuse/stab junction with a felt marker,
then carefully trim the covering away from the
joint area and not cutting the balsa underneath.
Glue the horizontal stab in place with 30 minute
epoxy, keeping the alignment parallel and then
clean up the excess epoxy.
26. From the inside of the fuse, use epoxy to glue a
3” piece of triangle balsa stock in the joint of the
fuse to the stabilizer.
27. Locate the hinge slots in each of the elevator
halves, rudder, and corresponding slots on the
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