CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31
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Landing Gear
First we need to install the landing
gear by locating the center of the
landing gear mount. On the inside of
the fuse, locate the two inner gear
holes on the LG mount and make a
mark in the center. The gear will be
drilled with a 1/4" (6mm) drill bit from
the outside of the fuse through the
openings in the bottom. It may be
best to have a helper for this next
step. Slide one of the landing gear
into the fuse. Center it fore and aft
on the landing gear plate and slide it
up to the center line. Have a helper
hold the gear in position and drill only
the inner hole
. Note,
be sure to
keep hands clear when drilling hole.
Drill only one hole at a time and then
install the 6mm bolt and lock nut. Do
the other two landing gear bolts and
then the other side in the same
manner.
We used a White Rose tail wheel
assembly in our Sukhoi. Two 3mm
screws are used to hold the tail
wheel to the mounting plate. The
blind nuts have already been
installed at the factory. Use a piece
of heavy paper to make template for
the screw location.
Wheels and spats
Two 6mm bolts are provided for the
wheel axles. The wheel spats are
attached to the landing gear with two
3mm screws and a blind nuts. Use
photos as a guide to complete this
step.