Landing Gear Assembly - SlipStream 30cc RV8 Assembly Manual

LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY:

2. Locate the supplied main landing gear parts and sort them out on your workbench.
3. Bolt the main gear to the bottom of the fuselage using the supplied bolts. Use a
small drop of thread-lock to secure the bolts in place. Use an appropriate wrench to
hold the blind nut in place while securing the bolt.
4. Install the main wheel axles to the composite landing gear and tighten the nylon-
insert lock nut. Install one wheel collar onto the axle. Use second wheel collar as a
guide to achieve a gap on the inboard of the axle. Use a small drop of thread-lock
and tighten in place. Slide the wheel onto the axle and install a second wheel collar
also using thread-lock on the set screw.
5. Locate the wheel pants and install them as shown in picture below. The pants are already