35% Extra 260 Manual - Hangar 9

Landing Gear InstallationRequired Parts• Fuselage assembly • Main landing gear• #8 washer (4) • 8-32 locknut (4)• Axle w/nut (2) • #4 washer (4)• 4-40 blind nut (4)• 4 1 / 2-inch (114mm) wheel (2)• 4-40 x 1/2-inch socket head screw (4)• 5/32-inch wheel collar w/setscrews (4) Step 2Secure the axle to the main landing gear.Required Tools and Adhesives• Threadlock• Drill• Drill bit: 9/64-inch (3.5mm)• Hex wrench: .050-inch, 3/32-inch Step 1Attach the landing gear to the fuselage using four8-32 x 3/4-inch socket head screws, four #8 washersand four 8-32 lock nuts. Step 3Use a file to create a flat on the axle for the setscrews inthe collars to tighten onto. This will help in preventingthem from loosening in flight.16