Section 10: Installing The Landing Gear - Hangar 9 Cessna 182 Skylane Instruction Manual

Section 10: Installing the Landing Gear

Parts Needed
• Aluminum landing gear
• Landing gear hardware
Step 1: Locate the main aluminum landing gear. Remove the
balsa block on the fuselage bottom and trial fit the landing gear.
Step 2: With the main aluminum landing gear in position, use a
pencil to mark the screw holes.
Tools and Adhesives Needed
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
• 30-minute epoxy
• Hobby knife
• Mixing stick
• Rubbing alcohol
• Paper towels
• Pencil
Step 3: Attach the main aluminum landing gear using the two
wood screws provided.
Step 4: Using your hobby knife, remove the plastic covering
from the ends of the landing gear block so the epoxy will adhere.
You will need to trim the balsa block to ensure a smooth fit. Mix
up a 1/4 cup of 30-minute epoxy and apply it to the block. Insert
the block into the cavity. Wipe off any excess epoxy using
rubbing alcohol and a paper towel.
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