Hangar 9 Twist 3D .40 Assembly Manual page 16

Section 6: Installing the Tail Wheel
Step 2
Cut a groove from the hole to the bottom of the
rudder. This is necessary to provide clearance
for the tail wheel bearing.
Step 3
Test fit the tail wheel bracket into the rudder. Make
sure there is plenty of clearance for the bracket
bushing and that the hole has been drilled deep
enough to fit the tail wheel wire.
Step 4
Cut a slot in the aft end of the fuselage for the tail
wheel bearing using a hinging tool or hobby knife.
Position the top of the slot 7/8" from the bottom of
the fuselage. The slot should be 13/16" long, which
is the length of the tail wheel bearing.
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Photo for Step 4
Step 5
Test fit the tail wheel bearing into the slot. Make
the slot large enough that the bushing will fit without
forcing the wood apart.
Step 6
Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly onto the
tail gear wire where the bearing will ride. This is
done to prevent the epoxy from sticking to the
wire and bearing.
Step 7
Mix 1/2 ounce of 6-minute epoxy and apply it to
both the tail gear bearing and the slot in the
fuselage. Install the bearing. Use a paper towel and
rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy from
the tail gear wire, bushing and fuselage.