Section 20: Mounting The Engine - Hangar 9 Cessna 182 Skylane Assembly Manual

Section 20: Mounting the Engine

Step 6
To attach the seats to the cockpit floor, glue balsa blocks to the
floor. Use hook and loop tape to secure the seats to the balsa
blocks. This method allows the seats to be removed for access
to the radio compartment.
Step 7
Construct the scale radio antennas using the antenna bases
provided with the Cessna. Glue 1
the bases and paint them white to match the plane. Attach them
to the fuselage at the position shown.
46
1 / " pieces of music wire to
2
Step 8
Secure the top hatch in place using the #2 wood screws
provided. Use a 1/16" drill bit to drill pilot holes through the
hatch and into the mounting blocks.
Step 9
Add door and window outline as desired, using a permanent
marker pen with a fine point.
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