advanced scale models C-130 Hercules Instruction Manual page 15

Step 6.
The nose gear door assembly is made
up of numerous components. Study the
images carefully and fit the 'L' shaped
hinges to the gear door as shown.
Step 7.
The nose gear door assembly is then attached to the
bulkhead with the bracket positioned approximately 30mm
30mm down from the bottom of the fuselage.
6-8mm
Step 8.
The gear door should now be approximately
6 - 8mm from the landing gear leg.
Note the position of the springs. One spring
runs between the hinge bracket on the gear
door and the bracket mounted to the firewall
springs
to assist in closing the door.
The second spring clips over the gear door
wire and wraps around the landing gear leg
to prevent the wire from moving up and
down the leg.
Gear door wire.
Step 9.
Using the Plumbing Guide as a reference, connect the air hose the landing gear, air valve, fill valve, 'T'
pieces and air tanks.
IMPORTANT!
Thoroughly check the operation of the landing gear for reliable operation on the
ground, before flying the model.
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