§ Main Gear, Fixed (Optional)
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Viper Jet MKII Composite
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Remove the covers and gear struts. Reinforce
the pilot holes with thin CA adhesive.
Reinforce holes with thin CA adhesive
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Enlarge the holes in the gear covers to
accommodate the gear cover screws.
Drill clearance holes in gear covers
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Reassemble and dry fit in the wing, check for
and fix any clearance issues.
Bond Main Gear
Required Parts
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Wing [W]
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Main Gear Mount Assemblies (2) [W1]
Required Tools and Adhesives
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12 Minute Epoxy Adhesive
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Disassemble the gear mount assemblies, you
will bond the gear mounts into the wing on their
own.
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Bond the completed main gear mounts using
epoxy adhesive. The following image shows the
places where epoxy adhesive needs to be
applied.
Epoxy adhesive location for main gear mounts
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You may need to temporarily insert the main
gear strut to guide the mount into its final
location.
Gear mount bonded in position
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Before the epoxy dries test fit the main gear
covers to ensure there are no clearance issues;
if necessary make adjustments.