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Old 08-17-2004 | 09:06 AM
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rfw1953
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Default RE: WM Extra 300 160

tIANci - One thing to mention. When assembling the horizontal stab I used epoxy with the two bolts to secure it. I didn't like the idea of using the bolts alone. Seems like a potential failure point. Also, think about access to the wing bolts when installing the throttle servo. I installed the throttle servo over the wing bolt, which made it more challenging to access. I should have positioned the throttle servo more aft of the wing bolt for better access.

The only problem I noticed after assembly was that vibration caused the metric screws securing the canopy to easily vibrate loose. I replaced the metric blind nuts with standard 440 blind nuts and then inserted a piece of fuel tubing into the mounting holes to the canopy. Then placed a nylon washer between two socket head 440 machine screws and the fuse. This solved the vibration problem. You can keep the metric if this is the standard where you live, which is fine, and simply add the fuel tubing with the nylon washers.

Watch assembling the wheel pants with the decorative coverings. The directions aren't very clear. I messed up the firsts set and had to reorder. Check to be sure you have the left and the right decorative coverings positioned accurately. There is a difference. I had to grind away the cowling a bit on the lower sides at the end of the cowling to clear the LG. You can see this in the Picture below.

Other than the above, the assembly was pretty simple. Good luck and have fun. You will really like this airplane. It looks great and flies just as good as it looks.
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