Sawn Craft Zero 32 Manual
4/18/16
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2.5 Landing Gear Assembly
Parts Required:
o
Main Assembly
o
7” Carbon Rod
o
35mm Wheel (2 each)
o
24” Thread
1)
Install the axle to complete the landing gear. Slide the wheels on the remaining carbon fiber rod
and make sure they spin freely. If too snug fit, chamfer or slightly taper the axle rod ends with
sandpaper to allow the wheels and hubs to go easily onto the axle.
Tape one end of the axle in place and bind the other side with the black thread provided in the kit.
Remove the tape and bind the other side. Note that the axle should be arranged between the
angled components to be as parallel to the spar as possible, to that the plane rolls as straight as
possible when taxiing. Adjust the axle for even overhang on each side and for parallel to the wing
so that the plane sits level. Secure the thread binding with a drop if CA glue on each side.
2)
Slide the wheels on and hold them in place with a plastic hub made from the center portion of a
servo arm from a micro servo. Remove the arms with side cutters, sand for smoothness, drill out to
5/64” if necessary and slide the hubs on to hold the wheels in place. Allow a little side-to-side play
for easy rolling and secure the hubs with a drop on foam glue.
