Step 1 - Landing Gear Bulkhead Reinforcements  

9.1.1 – Reinforcement Layup on foward face of foward bulkhead, 5 plies BID (Fig 1). (1^st paragraph – Step 1) - 

9.1.2 – Reinforcement Layup between bulkheads, 5 plies BID (Fig 2). (2^nd paragraph – Step 1) - 

9.1.3 – After cure, open holes. (1^st and 2^nd paragraph – Step 1) - 

9.1.4 – 2 ply BID over NACA scoop (Fig. 3). (3^rd paragraph – Step 1) - Prepped area by shaping corners and microing around all corners to insure glass would conform, then glassed per plans (sandwich between wax paper and cut notches at intersection of corners). Completed during Chapter 7    Step Done  

9.1.5 – 3 ply BID over Rear LG Bulkhead, Side, and Firewall (Fig. 4). (4^th paragraph – Step 1) - Per plans - Make a good template, then sandwich plies between wax paper and cut.  Place into position starting from center of side and working out towards Firewall and LG Bulkhead. Completed during Chapter 7   Step Done 

9.1.6 – 3 ply BID from LG hardpoint to Firewall hardpoint (Fig. 5). (5^th paragraph – Step 1) - Per plans, similar to 9.1.5. Completed during Chapter 7   Step Done - 

Step 2 - Preparing the Strut for Installation  

9.2.1 – Remove the "Flash" from strut. (1^st paragraph – Step 2) -

9.2.2 – Measure 95" equally divided along the centerline of strut. (1^st paragraph – Step 2) -

9.2.3 – Create jig and/or draw cut line 8 degrees up to trailing edge. (1^st paragraph – Step 2) -

9.2.4 – Trim strut ends at 8 degrees up to trailing edge. (1^st paragraph – Step 2) -

9.2.5 – Remove trailing edge bulge where attach tabs will go. (2^nd paragraph – Step 2) - 

9.2.6 – Suspend strut off work surface for layups, trailing edge up. (3^rd paragraph – Step 2) - 

9.2.7 – 4 ply alternating UND layup (@35 degrees) over strut (Figs. 6-8). (3^rd and 4^th paragraph – Step 2) - 

9.2.8 – Flox tubing (brake line conduit) onto trailing edge. (5^th paragraph – Step 2) - 

9.2.9 – Build trailing edge support, cover with peel ply, then micro fill and 2 ply BID opposite. (5^th paragraph – Step 2) - 

9.2.10 – After cure, remove support and micro fill and 2 ply BID other side (Figs. 9-10). (5^th paragraph – Step 2) - 

9.2.11 – Remove strut from suspension, and smooth leading edge transition. (5^th paragraph – Step 2) - Moved this step. Plans have you do this after step 9.2.7, then resuspending trailing edge up - did not make sense to me.

9.2.12 – Suspend strut off work surface for layups, leading edge up. (6^th paragraph – Step 2) - 

9.2.13 – 4 ply alternating UND layup (@35 degrees) over strut (Fig. 11) (6^th paragraph – Step 2) - 

9.2.12 – Remove strut from mount, trim excess glass, and smooth transition. (6^th paragraph – Step 2) - 

Step 3 - Attach Tabs & Installation 

9.3.1 – Nail plywood vertical to bench & position strut against it. (1^st paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.2 – Mark center and attach points on strut and plywood. (1^st paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.3 – Cut and shape piece "A" of template box. (2^nd paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.4 – Cut and shape pieces "B-E" of template box.. (2^nd paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.5 – Transfer centerline and attach points from plywood to box. (2^nd paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.6 – Draw fuselage reference lines onto work table. (3^rd paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.7 – Position Strut/Box upside down on work table and check reference lines. (3^rd paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.8 – Mark attach tab patterns on box and cover with tape . (4^th paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.9 – Make 45 ply UND layup over tabs, and clamp until cure. (5^th paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.10 – Make jig to drill out 1/4" holes at attach points. (6^th paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.11 – Using jig, drill out the 4 attach point holes. (6^th paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.12 – Remove box from strut, then shape radius around tabs. (7^th paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.13 – Prepare inside of tabs for layup, and fill attach holes with wax. (8^th paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.14 – Make 45 ply UND layup over inside of tabs, and clamp until cure. (9^th paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.15 – Shape radius around tabs, open all 4 holes, and check fit to bulkheads. (9^th and 10^th paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.16 – Make 4 MG-1 and 4 MG-2. (10^th paragraph – Step 3) - 

9.3.17 – Position MG-1's and MG-2's in place, and secure with bondo. (10^th paragraph – Step 3) -

9.3.18 – Drill holes through MG's, note/record orientation of all. (10^th paragraph – Step 3) -

9.3.19 – Flox and screw MG's into place. (10^th paragraph – Step 3) -

9.3.20 – Open holes in MG's to 5/8". (10^th paragraph – Step 3) -

9.3.21 – Flox MKMG-4 bushings into 5/8" holes. (11^th paragraph – Step 3) -

9.3.22 – Open holes in attach tabs to 3/4". (12^th paragraph – Step 3) -

9.3.23 – Install 2 MKMGA's into tabs. (12^th paragraph – Step 3) -

9.3.24 – Dimple MKMGA's, fit/shape foam beneath bushings, and cover with 2 ply BID. (13^th paragraph – Step 3) -

9.3.25 – Flox washers onto tabs, and cover with 2 ply BID (Figs. 6-8). (9^th and 10^th paragraph – Step 3) - 

Step 4 - Landing Gear Cover - Replacing Plans method with Wayne Hicks Method

Step 5 - Installing Axles, Brakes, and Brakelines

9.5.1 – Fit torque plate to axle (Cleveland Brakes). (2^nd paragraph – Step 5) - 

9.5.2 – Make back-up plates for inside of strut. (3^rd paragraph – Step 5) - 

9.5.3 – Mark the axle positions on the strut. (4^th paragraph – Step 5) - 

9.5.4 – Using targets, sand struts to create proper toe-in on strut. (5^th paragraph – Step 5) - 

9.5.5 – Make Gear Leg jig blocks. (6^th paragraph – Step 5) - 

9.5.6 – Mark and rough cut clearance for calipers. (6^th paragraph – Step 5) - 

9.5.7 – Flox axles into place. (6^th paragraph – Step 5) - 

9.5.8 – Extend holes through axle and back-up plate, and attach with bolts. (6^th paragraph – Step 5) - 

9.5.9 – Install wheels, tires, calipers and brake lines. (7^th paragraph – Step 5) - 

9.5.10 – Cut out and glass bottoms of LG enclosure pieces. (8^th paragraph – Step 5) - 

9.5.11 – Flox LG enclosure pieces in position, 2 ply BID over top. (8^th paragraph – Step 5) - 

9.5.12 – Wrap strut with Fiberfax and Aluminum tape near brake discs. (Side Note over Fig. 46 – Step 5) - 

Step 6 - Constucting the Landing Brake

9.6.1 – Cut landing brake out of fuselage bottom  . (1^st paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.2 – Fabricate landing brake inserts, LB-19 and LB-23  . (2^nd paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.3 – Rout out foam in fuselage bottom for LB-23. (3^rd paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.4 – Install aluminum hardpoints onto LB-23. (4^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.5a – 5min epoxy hinge to LB-19. (5^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.5b – Cut and attach shims to LB-23. (5^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.5c – Attach hinge to shims. (5^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.6 – Trial fit assembly, then attach to landing brake. (6^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.7 – Attach LB to 2 boards, then flox unit into place. (7^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.8 – Pop brake and hinge free from LB-23 (at shims), then remove 1/8" foam from fuselage bottom. (8^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.9 – Cut hole for LB actuating arm, then prep for glassing. (9^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.10 – Glass exposed foam on fuselage with 3 plies BID. (9^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.11 – Trial fit, then glass interior side of LB with 3 plies BID. (10^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.12 – After partial cure, replace brake assembly against LB-23. (10^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.13 – Insert bolts through hinge into LB-23 and LB. (11^th paragraph – Step 6) - 

9.6.14 – Make LB-18 Brackets and attach to LB (12^th paragraph – Step 6) -