Installing The Landing Gear - Phoenix Model SONIC Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
4. Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place. Using
a triangle, check to ensure that the vertical
stabilizer is aligned 90 degree to the horizontal
stabilizer.
5. 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.
Glue with epoxy

INSTALLING the LANDING GEAR

1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one
nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps
eight 3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal
screws, three wheels, six wheel collars w/set
screws, and one nylon steering arm with set
screw. See photo #12 below.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear
blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut channels. See photo #13 below.
Remove the covering
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure
the wires in place using the four nylon straps
and eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you
look closely at the wing surface surrounding
the channel for the wire, you will notice that
there are already four pilot holes drilled to
accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount
the straps at these locations. See photo # 14
below.
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4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Working with the preinstalled nylon steering
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housing, position it so the end of it is flush with
the front of the firewall. When satisfied with the
fit, glue the housing to the firewall from the
inside of the fuselage using 5 Minute Epoxy.
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Coloa
Main gear
Nylon plate
Screw
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Wheel
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