Fuselage Assembly - THUNDER TIGER Piper J-3 Cub Assembly Manual

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

Carefully cut away the covering over the landing gear slot on the
bottom of the fuselage. (Photo 30)
Photo 30
Position the preformed landing gear in place. Locate the landing
gear retaining plates (2) and place them over the landing gear. Using
a felt tip pen mark the location for the mounting screws. (Photo 31)
Photo 31
Remove the landing gear and drill 4 5/64" (2mm) holes. (Photo 32)
Photo 32
Reinstall the landing gear and secure it in place with 4 M3x8 wood
screws. (Photo 33)
Photo 33
Locate the Cub Wheels and secure the hub in place with the
provided screws. (Photo 34)
Photo 34
Insert a 5mm-wheel collar (w/set screw) onto the landing gear.
Do not tighten at this time (Photo 35)
Photo 35
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