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06-Jun-2008
Wheels and brakes
Catégorie: Finishing : Landing gear

Today, the three wheels got installed on the legs. For the main wheels, six spacers have to be fabricated. I made them slightly longer than per plans so I don't have to use a washer later.



Then the fixed part of the brake caliper and the fairing bracket are bolted to the gear leg.$



Then the wheel and the brake caliper are installed on the leg.



A big nut holds the wheel on the leg. The nut is held in position by a cotter pin. So the axle has to be drilled, I first mark the two drill positions using a long drill bit. The final drilling is done with the wheel of the leg.



And a picture of the result.



Then I install the front wheel. No difficulties here, but nothing is finished yet as the big nut on the left side still has to tightened to the correct value. This will be done after the axle has been greased correctly via the small nipple (red dot above the nut). I first have to buy a grease pump.




Working time on this subpart
Today :  4h (Total : 6h)

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