Do these steps for tricycle landing gear – Top Flite Sierra 40 Trainer Kit User Manual

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6. Cut out any clearance holes or notches you

marked in the previous step. Mount the muffler.

DO THESE STEPS FOR

TRICYCLE LANDING GEAR

7. If you are building a trike gear and are not

using the 9mm spacer, you will need make an
indentation into the firewall to provide clear-
ance for the nylon steering arm. Mark the
location of this cutout under the mount. After

the mount is removed, relieve the area enough
to clear the steering arm (a Dremel Moto-Tool

is handy for this job).
NOTE: The steering arm is rotated away

from the firewall when the axle is aligned for
straight ahead steering. Refer to the photos
and plans for proper orientation.

8. One 5/32" wheel collar is pressed into the

nylon steering arm; then the 6-32 x 3/16"
machine screw
is threaded in. This assembly
is used below the mount. The other 5/32" wheel
collar
and the 6-32 socket head screw are used
above the mount to retain the nose gear. As-
semble the parts as shown to determine the
location of a flat which will be made under the 6-
32 x 3/16" machine screw. Disassemble the
parts.

9. Clamp the wire nose gear in a vise and use

the side of a flat file to make a flat spot at the

location you marked.

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