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2. Slide the gearbox assembly onto the gearbox
mounting block. Use a hobby knife to make a
pilot hole for the 2mm x 6mm screw. Secure
the gearbox using the screw.
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3. Attach the propeller and spinner to the motor
gearbox output shaft. The washer is placed
on the front between the propeller and nut.
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4. Press the spinner onto the propeller shaft.
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Gearbox Installation
Required Parts
Aircraft
Gearbox assembly
Gearbox mounting block
2mm x 6mm screw
Propeller
Motor
Required Tools and Adhesives
6-minute epoxy
Hobby knife
Small Phillips screwdriver
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1. Test fit the gearbox mounting block onto the
fuselage stiffener. Slide the block onto the
stiffener so the front edge of the block is even
with the front edge of the stiffener. Roughen
the stiffener, using medium grit sandpaper.
Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the block to the
stiffener once satisfied with the fit.
Note
: Position the block square to the fuselage.
