Carf-Models SIAI Marchetti SF-260 Construction Manual page 15

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The center-point of the ball-link hole is
approx. 65.5mm from the outer edge of the
cover (left edge in photo) towards the wheel,
and the upwards extending face of the alu-
angle is approx. 31.5mm from the front edge
of the gear cover. Fix temporarily in place
with magnets or a drop of CA and drill the
two 2mm holes thru the gear cover, fixing
with 2mm machine screws and nuts.
SIAI Marchetti SF-260
The cover is then fixed to the wing with three 2.9 x
13mm wood screws. If preferred, blind nuts with
corresponding machine screws may be substituted.
With the completion of the landing gear/sear cover
installation, the wing pnel can be separated from
the fuselage. All other build/installation steps can
be carried out on the individual panels. Please
cover/pad your work surface to protect the painted
surfaces of your SIAI Marchetti.
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In order for the gear covers to function
properly, they must be fitted with a hard-point
for the actuating rod. We have used a 15 x 10
x 60mm aluminium angle – the 10mm side
trimmed at an angle (see photo) – and a
centered hole drilled for a ball-link. Two small
(2mm) holes are drilled in the wide part of the
angle as shown for final attachment to the
cover.
Prior to the final assembly, the inner
surfaces of the parts can be painted.
The following pictures illustrate the
completely installed landing gear and
gear covers. A 3mm ball-link setup is
used.
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