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31.
Loosen the nuts, then place a drop of threadlock on the
linkage near the clevises. Tighten the nuts over the threadlock
and against the clevises.
Repeat this section for the remaining
aileron servo installation.
FIXED GEAR INSTALLATION - WIRE STRUT
32.
Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to remove the covering,
exposing the mounts for the fi xed landing gear.
The wire strut can be painted using Royal Blue paint
(TAM81503) so they blend in with the gear doors.
33.
Use a drill and 13/64-inch (5mm) drill bit to enlarge the hole
in the wheel for the axle.
34.
Use a fl at fi le to create a fl at area on the fi rst 1/4-inch (6mm)
of the landing gear. File a second fl at area that is 1/4-inch
(6mm) wide centered 1
3
/
16
-inches (30mm) from the end of
the axle.
35.
Prepare the M3 x 20 socket head cap screws by placing a
washer and lock washer on each screw.
36.
Secure the landing gear using the screws prepared in the last
step. Make sure to place a drop of threadlock on each screw
before placing them in position. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to
tighten the screws.
37.
Slide a wheel collar on the axle. Secure the wheel collar
by tightening the M3 x 4 setscrew on the fl at area made
previously. Make sure to place a drop of threadlock on the
setscrew before tightening it using a 1.5mm hex wrench.
38.
Apply a drop of light machine oil to the axle.
39.
Slide the wheel on the axle. Secure the wheel using a wheel
collar and M3 x 4 setscrew. Apply a drop of threadlock on the
setscrew before tightening it into position using a 1.5mm hex
wrench.
Check that the wheel can rotate freely on the axle.
40.
Trim the covering 1/8-inch (3mm) forward and aft of the
notch in the landing gear door to expose the underlying wood.