Carf-Models SIAI Marchetti SF-260 Construction Manual page 12

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IMPORTANT!
These two bolts (with washers) must be installed and tightened before flying. They
keep the wing panels in place – rather important for the extended life of the model!
With the gear is aligned, a tiny drop of CA
adhesive can be applied to the black
mounting brackets to temporarily hold things
in place. Use a bit of accelerator to keep the
glue from wicking too far under the aluminium
brackets. After drilling the mounting holes,
the gear can then be popped loose.
SIAI Marchetti SF-260
The gear assembly can now be slipped into place
from the wheel well at a slight angle.
We suggest using the pictured method to center
the wheel/gear assembly. Care must be taken to
assure that the gear leg is parallel to the mounting
plate (viewed from above).
Care must be taken to drill the holes at right angles to the
mounting plate. Clearance notches, if needed, can be made
in the wing skins to allow the screw to be properly
inserted/tightened.
IMPORTANT! Drill the holes perpendicular to the
mounting plate – NOT the wing surface – as the plate is
at a slight angle!
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