Installing The Tail Wheel; Engine Installation - Phoenix Model AT6-TEXAN Instruction Manual

3. Using a triangle, check to ensure that the
vertical stabilizer is aligned 90 degree to the
horizontal stabilizer.
4. When you are sure that everything is a aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30
minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the slot in
the mounting platform and to the vertical
stabilizer mounting area. Apply epoxy to the
lower rudder hinge. Set the stabilizer in place
and re-align. Double check all of your
measurements once more before the epoxy
cures. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.
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INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL

1. Using the knife cut away the wood from the
bottom of the rudder and slide the two nylon
clasps into the slot. Using C.A glue the nylon
clasps as shown.
2. Set the tail wheel assembly in place on the
plywood plate.
3. Drill 2,6mm pilot holes through the plywood plate.
4. Secure the tail wheel bracket in place using two
3mm x 12mm screw.
5. Align the tail wheel wire so that the wire is
parallel with the bottom of the rudder.
Wheel
Collar

ENGINE INSTALLATION

Installing the engine mount
Install the engine mount using 4 screw 4mm x 25mm
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