Carf-Models SIAI Marchetti SF-260 Construction Manual page 11

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The first step is to set the gear leg connecting pins into the pivot blocks, locking each in place
with the supplied set-screws. To each set screw, apply a drop of LOCTITE 243 (or other
medium strength threadlocker).
if you have room) to the fuselage with the supplied mounting screw.
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Before installing the set screws, we
recommend filing/grinding a small flat at each
point where they contact the steel axles, to
prevent twisting in use. The gear leg itself is
secured with four (4) screws, making this step
uncritical.
Before mounting the gear leg to the retract
body, a 2.5mm hole must be drilled in the
forward facing face and threaded with a M3 tap
following the accompanying diagram (distance
from the hole center to leg base = 31mm). This
serves as the mounting point (with ball-link) for
the gear door arm.
Detailed assembly information for the
landing gear and (optional) brakes can be
found in the accompanying instruction sheet
from the gear manufacturer.
Once all the gear parts are together, installation
of the unit into the wing panel can begin.
Secure the fuselage on its back, with padding to
prevent shifting, tipping and dings, and slip the
wing tube in place. Secure a wing panel (both,
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