Fitting The Nose Wheel Spat - Pipistrel Sinus Build Manual

Fitting the nose wheel spat

Drill two holes in the back of the nose wheel spat to stop the build-up of mud and debris
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on the plane
Fit the aluminum bracket into the nose wheel spat and position it by eye to determine
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best fit.
When happy, drill one hole only and recheck the alignment.
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Now you can drill the remaining holes. The spat fits between the base of the landing leg
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and the bracket which supports the tire
Use blue Loctite 243 on the nuts. Insert the nose wheel and the main wheel axle. Cover
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the head of the bolt and the nut with the plastic covers provided for aesthetics.
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