E-flite Nieuport 17 250 ARF - Manual (Page 16)

16 E-flite Nieuport 17 Slow Flyer Assembly Manual
Bottom Wing and
Landing Gear Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage assembly Bottom wing
Landing gear
Wheel (2)
Wheel retainer (2) 2mm x 8mm wood screw (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Hobby knife w/#11 blade Foam-safe CA
Phillips screwdriver: #1
 1. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove
the foam from the notches in the wing for the outer
struts.
 2. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and four 2mm x
8mm wood screws to secure the bottom wing to the
fuselage. Ensure you do not overtighten the screws
and crush the wing.
 3. Remove the battery from the fuselage. Locate
the landing gear. The rear of the gear fits into the
slot in the middle of the bottom wing, while the
front of the gear fits between the formers of the
fuselage right behind the cowling. Press the gear in
until fully seated, making sure not to damage the
fuselage in the process.
You will need to move the power lead from the
speed control to fit the landing gear near the
fuselage. Once the gear has been installed, you
can position the lead back through the gear.
 4. Slide one of the wheels onto the landing gear.
The wheel should rotate freely on the gear. If not,
use a hobby knife and #11 blade to enlarge the
hole in the wheel slightly for free rotation.
 5. Slide the wheel retainer onto the landing gear
wire. Use a drop of foam-safe CA on the side
away from the wheel to secure the retainer. Make
sure not to get CA on the wheel or axle, preventing
the wheel from rotating.