Landing Gear Installation - Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc ARF Assembly Manual

Landing Gear Installation

Parts Required
Fuselage Landing gear
Wheel pants (2) Wheels (2)
Simulated springs (2) Landing gear cuffs
#4 washer (4) 5/16-in wheel collar (4)
#6 washer (12) 6-32 nylon locknut (2)
3mm x 6mm hex head cap screws (4)
4-40 x 1/2-in button head machine screw (4)
6-32 x 1/2-in button head machine screw
6-32 x 3/4-in button head machine screw (6)
1 3/4-in axle with locknut (2)
Tools Required
2.5mm hex wrench Low-tack tape
10mm wrench 13mm wrench
Ruler File
3/32-in hex wrench 5/16-in wrench
5/64-inch hex wrench Felt-tipped pen
Step 1
Slide the landing gear cuff over the end of the landing
gear leg. The cutout in the cuff is located rearwards
and outboard on the landing gear leg. Note that the
landing gear will angle forward on the airplane.
Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual
Step 2
Slide the cuff halfway up the gear leg and tape it in
place with low-tack tape.
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Step 3
Locate the axle and slide its threaded end into the
large hole in the landing gear. The axle will face
outward. Thread the nut onto the axle. Use a 10mm
(axle) and 13mm (nut) wrench to tighten the nut and
secure the axle to the landing gear.
Step 4
Use a ruler and felt-tipped pen to mark two locations
on the bottom of the axle, 5/16-in and 1 7/16-in
outboard of the axle base.
Step 5
Use a file to make a flat spot at the marked locations
on the bottom of the axle. This will provide more
contact area for the wheel collar screws and help
prevent them vibrating loose in flight.
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