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Landing gear installation – E-flite Pitts Model 12 15e ARF User Manual

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E-flite Pitts Model 12 15e ARF Assembly Manual

6. Use three CA hinges to attach the rudder to the fin/

fuselage as shown. Use the directions as described in

"Hinging the Control Surfaces."

7. Use two #2 x 1/2-inch sheet metal screws to

attach the tail gear bracket to the fuselage. Make sure

the alignment does not bind against the wire when

operating the rudder.

Landing Gear Installation

Required Parts

Fuselage

Landing gear

Wheel pant (2)

3 x 10mm machine screw (3)

3mm washer (5)

3mm nut (2)

2mm x 6mm sheet metal screw (2)

3mm wheel collar w/setscrew (2)

3mm x 30mm machine screw (2)

Required Tools and Adhesives

6-minute epoxy

Hobby knife

Threadlock

Phillips screwdriver: #0

1. Remove the landing gear filler block from the

fuselage. Attach the landing gear to the fuselage using

three 3mm x 10mm machine screws and three 3mm

washers. Use threadlock on the screws to prevent them

from vibrating loose.