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Step 4
Slide the main gear into the engine nacelle.
Note: Wheel not shown for clarity.
Step 5
Use a drill and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to drill four
holes through the mounting rails and into the gear
block. these holes are to be drilled 1/2-inch (13mm) and
then 1
1
/
2
-inch (38mm) from the front of the rear bulkhead.
The holes are to be centered on the rails. By doing this
you can later use the same holes to install the optional
retracts.
Step 6
Enlarge the holes in the gear rails ONLY using a 7/64-inch
(3mm) drill bit.
Step 7
Secure the main gear in the engine nacelle using four
#4 x 1-inch sheet metal screws.
Step 8
Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to install the remaining main
gear in the engine nacelle.
Section 7: Fixed Landing Gear Installation
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