Section 11 - Tail Wheel Installation - Hangar 9 Edge 540 Assembly Manual

Section 11 – Tail Wheel Installation
Required Parts
• Fuselage
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Drill
• #6 x 3/4" screw (2) (not included)
• Felt-tipped pen
Step 1
Assemble the tail wheel per the instructions included
with the tail wheel assembly. The nylon control horns
included with the tail wheel assembly are not used.
Step 2
Position the tail wheel in place as shown, centered
on the rear of the fuselage. Using a felt-tipped pen,
mark the positions for the mounting screws through
the tail wheel bracket.
Step 3
Remove the bracket and drill 3/32" pilot holes at the
previously marked positions.
• Tail wheel assembly
• Drill bit: 3/32"
Step 4
Use two #6 x 3/4" sheet metal screws to secure the
tail wheel bracket in place. A hardwood plate is
positioned in the rear of the fuselage, allowing these
screws to be firmly tightened.
Hint: Remove the #6 x 3/4" screws and wick
thin CA into the holes to strengthen the
threads. When dry, reinstall the screws.
Tip: Use 1/8" plywood to make a bracket to attach the
springs to the rudder. Using the provided spring, hook up
the tiller arm to the rudder per the instructions included
with the tail wheel.
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