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Install the main landing gear – Great Planes PT-19 EP ARF - GPMA1149 User Manual

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9. Fit the Z-bend of a 1mm x 80mm pushrod into the hole

of each torque rod horn. With the servo still centered, slide
the screw-lock pushrod connectors onto each pushrod and
fi t the servo arm to the servo. Install the servo arm screw.
Apply a drop of medium CA to the tip of each aileron torque
rod to secure the horns and keep them from rotating.

10. Apply a drop of thread-locking compound to each

pushrod connector locking screw and center each aileron so
that it is at zero defl ection with the aileron servo centered.
Tighten the locking screws.

Install the Main Landing Gear

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1. Install a wheel onto the main landing gear axle. Fit

a plastic wheel collar onto the end of the axle. Apply a drop
of medium CA to the end of the axle and wheel collar to
secure it.

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2. Turn the wing over. Place a fl at nylon strap over the

landing gear wire channel in the locations shown. Using the
nylon strap as a guide, drill two 1/16" [1.6mm] holes for each
strap. Remove the straps and apply a drop of thin CA into the
screw holes you just tapped. Be careful not to drill completely
through the wing!

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3. Install the landing gear.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 above for the other gear leg.