Top Flite TOPA0905 - Manual (Page 17)

Fixed Tail Wheel
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1. Using the hardware in the tail wheel bag, assemble
the tail wheel components as shown. Be sure to apply
thread locker to the set screws during assembly.
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2. Insert the tail wheel mounting bracket into the
fuselage, aligning the holes in the mounting bracket
with the holes in the wood mounting plate inside of the
fuselage. Mount the tail wheel to the wood mounting
plate with two 4-40 x 1/2" [13mm] socket head cap
screws, #4 flat washers and #4 lock washers.
Tail Wheel Door Installation (Fixed)
The following steps cover the installation of the tail wheel
doors. This is optional and not required for flight
performance. If you fly from a grass field that is very
rough or has long grass, you might wish to omit the
installation of the doors due to the amount of clearance
between the doors and the ground. If you omit the doors
you might also consider replacing the 1-1/4" [32mm] tail
wheel with the 2" [51mm] wheel included in this kit.
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1. Locate the fiberglass tail wheel doors and
four pinned hinges. Place the doors into the opening
aligning the simulated stringers on the fuselage with
the doors to determine which door is the right and left.
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2. On the backside of the door make a mark
1/2" [13mm] in from each end of the door.
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3. Place the hinges on the line and make another
mark at the other end of the hinge to mark the exact
placement of the hinge. Do this for both hinges.
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4. Measure in from the side of the door 1/16"
[1.6mm] and draw a line as shown.
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