Section 6, Vertical Fin/Tail Wheel Assembly, SeaRey, LSA

Progressive Aerodyne, Inc.

3801 State Rd 19
Tavares, FL 32778

Revision Description Remarks Date

07092012 Update Corrected part # for Vertical Fin Trailing Edge, pg 3,4,5,8,9,10,11, 14 07/09/2012
09052012 Update Added task as new page 7 from section 5 09/05/2012
09122012 Update Corrected photos on pgs 18, 19, 20 and tail wheel channel wording 09/12/2012
05142013 Major Review Builder check verifying build, parts and quantities 05/14/2013
07222013 Update Pgs 12-19, New Tail Strap Forward components 07/22/2013
08152013 Update Pg 22, new components for ½” wheel bearing 08/15/2013
10082013 Update Pg 21 & 22, changed part # for Tail Wheel 10/08/2013
08142014 Update Pg 22, new tail wheel added 08/14/2014

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1.0 Scope
This document will detail the steps necessary to assemble the Vertical Fin, which attaches to the Boom Tube aft end. It will also show the assembly of
the Tail Wheel.

2.0 Applicable Documents

N/A

3.0 Requirements
3.1 Equipment
3.1.1 The following tools will be necessary to perform this procedure:
 Awl
 Center Punch
 Deburring Tool
 Drill Bits, Jobber Length, 3/32”
 Drill Bits, Jobber Length, 1/4”
 Drill Bits, Jobber Length, 1/8”
 Drill Bits, Jobber Length, 3/16”
 Drill, Electric, or Cordless
 Hammer, Plastic Tip
 Marker
 Open End Wrench, 3/8”
 Open End Wrench, 7/16”
 Open End Wrench, 1/2”
 Pop Rivet Gun, Manual or Pneumatic
 Ruler
 Socket Set, SAE, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2” sockets
3.2 Materials
The following general supplies will be necessary to perform this procedure:

 Lacquer thinner (Cleaning labels off of parts)

3.3 Procedure (Following pages)

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Nutplate

Trailing edge is installed for

photo clarity only! It is not yet
installed in the Boom Tube. Vertical Fin
Trailing Edge

Bottom side of Boom

Tube has
reinforcement plate –
see section 3, pages
6&7
Nutplate
Vertical Fin
Trailing Edge

Figure 1. Installation of the Vertical Fin Trailing Edge

Note: The two previous exploded view pages show a complete assembly for the following instructions.
Note: In the photos above, the Vertical Fin Trailing Edge (#5530-010) is shown installed. You will actually be installing this in an upcoming step.
Note: There are two bends in the Vertical Fin Trailing Edge (#5530-010). The shorter length bend denotes the upper end of the Vertical Fin Trailing
Edge tube.

1.1 At approximately 6” from the top of the Vertical Fin Trailing Edge (#5530-010), insert Bolt AN4-14A (#N414A) from the aft side. Lightly
thread a Nutplate, 1/4-28 (#NP1/4-28) on the Bolt AN4-14A (#N414A).
1.2 Drill one mounting lug of the Nutplate, 1/4-28 (#NP1/4-28) with a 3/32” drill bit, then install Rivet, CCR-264-SS-3-5 (#264CR35). Drill
the remaining mounting lug and rivet.
1.3 At approximately 13 ¾” from the bottom of the Vertical Fin Trailing Edge (#5530-010), insert Bolt AN4-14A (#N414A) from the aft side.
Lightly thread a Nutplate, 1/4-28 (#NP1/4-28) on the Bolt AN4-14 (#N414A).
1.4 Drill one mounting lug of the Nutplate, 1/4-28 (#NP1/4-28) with a 3/32” drill bit, then install Rivet, CCR-264-SS-3-5 (#264CR35). Drill
the remaining mounting lug and rivet.

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Temporarily
install AN4
Bolt into end Bolt, AN3-13A
for centering

Threaded
Insert
Vertical Fin
Tube Leading Edge
Connector

Figure 2. Installation of the Vertical Fin Leading Edge

Tip: When installing the Threaded Insert into the Tube Connector, install an AN4 bolt into the end of the threaded insert to help center. Place
the assembly into the end of the Vertical Fin Leading Edge tube and then insert an AN3 bolt through the tube and into the threaded insert.
Now you can take out the AN4 bolt used for centering the assembly.

2.1 Place a Threaded Insert, 7/16” Steel (#5520-008) into Tube Connector, 1” (#5520-009) as shown.
2.2 Insert the Tube Connector (#5520-009) inside the Vertical Fin Leading Edge (#5530-020) top end, aligning the 3/16” holes.
2.3 Insert Bolt AN3-13A (#N313A) through a Washer, AN3 (#N3W), Vertical Fin Leading Edge (#5530-020), followed by Washer, AN3
(#N3W), and Nut (#N3LN) and tighten.

Note: Torque Value on the AN3 bolts in this section should be between 15 inch lbs and 25 inch lbs of torque.

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Vertical Fin
Leading Edge

Bolt, AN4-15A

Vertical Fin
Trailing Edge

Figure 3. Installation of the Vertical Fin Leading / Trailing Edges

3.1 Insert Bolt AN4-15A (#N415A) through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Vertical Fin Trailing Edge (#5530-010) and Vertical Fin Leading Edge
(#5530-020) and tighten.

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolt in this section should be between 60 inch lbs. and 70 inch lbs. of torque.

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Bolt, AN3-13A Attach Leading Bolt, AN3-13A
Edge Attach Trailing
Edge

Vertical Fin
Bolt, AN4-15A Base Tube
Bolt, AN4-15A
Vertical Fin
Base Tube

Figure 4. Installation of the Vertical Fin Leading / Trailing Edges

Tip: When installing the Threaded Insert into the Tube Connector, install an AN4 bolt into the end of the threaded insert to help center. Place
an assembly into each end of the Vertical Fin Base Tube and then insert the AN3 bolt through the tube and into the threaded insert. Now
you can take out the AN4 bolt used for centering the assembly.

4.1 Place a Threaded Insert, 7/16” Steel (#5520-008) into Tube Connector, 1” (#5520-009) and repeat, for a total of two assemblies.
4.2 Insert the Tube Connector (#5520-009) inside the Vertical Fin Base Tube (#5530-030), aligning the 3/16” holes.
4.3 Insert Bolt AN3-13A (#N313A) through a Washer, AN3 (#N3W), Vertical Fin Base Tube (#5530-030), followed by Washer, AN3
(#N3W), and Nut (#N3LN) and tighten. Repeat installation for other end – be sure to insert both AN3 bolts in same direction.
Note: In the following step, note the orientation of the Vertical Fin Base Tube (#5530-030):
 The heads of the AN3 bolts are face down (toward the Boom Tube)
 There is a 1/4” hole drilled 5-1/2” from one end of the Vertical Fin Base Tube (#5530-030). The Vertical Fin Base Tube is
positioned with this 1/4” hole toward the Vertical Fin Leading Edge (#5530-020).

4.4 Place the Vertical Fin Base Tube (#5530-030) into position as shown above.
4.5 Insert Bolt AN4-15A (#N415A) through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Vertical Fin Leading Edge (#5530-020), Vertical Fin Base Tube
(#5530-030), and tighten.
4.6 Insert Bolt AN4-15A (#N415A) through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Vertical Fin Trailing Edge (#5530-010), Vertical Fin Base Tube (#5530-
030), and tighten.

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7.5 – Vertical
Fin Rib #1

7.1 - Rib Insert

7.6 – Vertical
Fin Rib #3
7.3 – Vertical
Fin Rib #2

Figure 5. Attachment of Rib Inserts and Vertical Fin Ribs

5.1 Cut a slight angle on Rib Insert (#5520-007) to allow the Rib Insert to sit horizontal once attached to the Vertical Fin Leading Edge
(#5530-020). (This done wherever needed to match angle) Attachment location is a 3/16” hole pre-drilled approximately midway up the
tube.
5.2 Place a Rivet, AB6-8A (#P-68) through Rib Insert (#5520-007), and rivet into the 3/16” hole pre-drilled in the Vertical Fin Leading Edge
(#5530-020). Then attach another Rib Insert (#5520-007) to the Vertical Fin Trailing Edge (#5530-010) with Rivet AB6-8A (#P-68).
5.3 Attach the Vertical Fin Rib #2 Mid (#5530-040) between the Rib Insert(s) (#5520-007).
5.4 Mark and drill the 3/16” hole locations shown in the photo above. (See assembly drawings at beginning of section for detail) Bevel /
attach the Rib Inserts (#5520-007) at the appropriate angles to meet the angles of the Vertical Fin Leading Edge (#5530-020) and
Vertical Fin Trailing Edge (#5530-010).
5.5 Attach the Vertical Fin Rib #1 Top (#5530-041) between the Rib Insert(s) (#5520-007).
5.6 With Vertical Fin Rib #3 Bottom (#5530-042), cut to the proper length and angle the end of the tube to match the top line of the boom tube,
based on the dimension locations of the assembly drawing on page 3. Attach the Vertical Fin Rib #3 Bottom (#5530-042) between the Rib
Insert(s) (#5520-007).
Note: Prior to covering install Rubber Filler, 3/4” x 3/8” (#5510-011) to both sides of the ribs before covering.

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Vertical Fin
Leading Edge

Plastic Spacer, 1/8”

Bolt, AN4-62A
Elevator
Reversing Horn

Figure 6. Installation of the Vertical Fin Leading Edge / Elevator Reversing Horns

Note: In the following step, place a thin film of grease on the portion of the Leading Edge tube for easier installation into socket.

6.1 Insert the Vertical Fin Leading Edge (#5530-020) into the forward socket of the Boom Tube (#5310-012), aligning the first hole from the
bottom with the hole in the side of the Boom Tube.

Note: In the following step, place a thin film of grease on each side of the Plastic Spacer(s), 1/8”.
Note: In the following step after tightening the AN4 nut, check that the Elevator Reversing Horns pivot freely.

6.2 Insert Bolt AN4-62A (#N462A) through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Elevator Reversing Horn (#2730-012), Plastic Spacer, 1/8”
(#5530-005), Boom Tube (#5310-012), Plastic Spacer, 1/8” (#5530-005), Elevator Reversing Horn (#2730-012), followed by Washer,
AN4 (#N4W), Nut (#N4LN), and tighten.

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Vertical Fin
Trailing Edge

Upper Tail Post

Boom Tube Support

Bolt, AN4-62A

Tail Strap
Boom Cover
Attach Strap

Figure 7. Installation of the Vertical Fin Trailing Edge

Note: In the following step, place a thin film of grease on the portion of the Trailing Edge tube for easier installation into socket.

7.1 Insert the Vertical Fin Trailing Edge (#5530-010) into the aft socket of the Boom Tube (#5310-012), aligning the second hole from the
bottom with the hole in the side of the Boom Tube.
7.2 Insert Bolt AN4-62A (#N462A) through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Boom Cover Attach Strap (#5420-001), Upper Tail Post Support
(#3220-017), Tail Strap (#3220-002), and Boom Tube (#5310-012).
7.3 Exiting the other side of the Boom Tube (#5310-012), add a Tail Strap (#3220-002), Upper Tail Post Support (#3220-017), Boom Cover
Attach Strap (#5420-001), followed by Washer, AN4 (#N4W), and Nut (#N4LN). Do Not Tighten.

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Pop Rivet

Tail Wheel
Saddle Bracket

Pulley
Channel
Bolt, AN4-07A

Figure 8. Installation of Channel Bracket / Pulley Channel for Tail Wheel

8.1 To install the Tail Wheel Saddle Bracket (#3230-111), locate the 1/4” hole approximately 6 1/2” from the aft bottom edge of the Boom
Tube. Use a Bolt, AN4-07A (#N407A), Washer AN4 (#N4W), through Tail Wheel Saddle Bracket (#3230-111) and into the Boom
Tube. From inside the Boom Tube install a Washer, AN4 (#N4W) and Nut, AN4 (#N4LN) onto the bolt and tighten.
Tip: Using a 7/16” wrench, tape the washer and nut lightly to it. Aim the wrench down the boom tube and place the nut over the bolt
threads. Turn the bolt and catch the threads on the nut. Remove the tape from the wrench and go back and finish tightening the
bolt/nut.
8.2 Just forward of the Tail Wheel Saddle Bracket on the bottom side are two 3/16” holes. This is where the Pulley Channel (#3230-014)
will be located. Line up the Pulley Channel with the two existing holes and install using two (2) Rivets, SB6-8 (#SP-66).

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs. and 70 inch lbs. of torque.

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Bone Tang

Bend Here

Other Assemblies
not installed yet

Figure 9. Preparing the Bone Tang for Installation

9.1 Take (2) stainless steel Bone Tangs (#5720-013) and bend an angle (approximately 70 degrees) 1/8” away from the bolt hole
as shown in the above picture, prior to installing.

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Corner with
hole farthest
from edge is
installed
forward and
Tail Retraction down
Plate

Bone Tang
Tail Strap

Bolt AN4-24A
Tail Retraction
Plate
Tail Retraction
Plate Saddle, 1” Tail Strut
Bolt, AN4-24A Channel

Figure 10. Preparing for Installation of the Tail Wheel

Important: On the bottom end of the Vertical Fin Trailing Edge tube you must remove some material for the Tail Strut Angle to have full
retraction. On the forward bottom edge of the tube remove a small amount of the tube at a 30 degree angle.
10.1 Insert Bolt AN4-24A (#N424A) through Bone Tang (#5720-013), Tail Strap (#3220-002), Tail Retraction Plate (#3230-005), Tail Strut
Channel (#3230-007), Saddle 1” (#5310-024), Vertical Fin Trailing Edge (#5530-010), Saddle 1” (#5310-024), Tail Strut Channel
(#3230-007), Tail Retraction Plate (#3230-005), Tail Strap (#3220-002), Bone Tang (#5720-013), followed by AN4 Nut (#N4LN). Do
Not Tighten.

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Bolt, AN4-26A Tail Wheel Saddle Brkt Tail Wheel Saddle Brkt

Bolt, AN4-26A
Tail Retraction
Plate Aluminum
Spacer

Figure 11. Preparing for Installation of the Tail Wheel

11.1 Insert Bolt AN4-26A (#N426A) through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Tail Retraction Plate (#3230-005), Tail Strut Channel (#3230-007), Tail Wheel
Saddle Bracket (#3230-111), Tail Strut Channel (#3230-007), Tail Retraction Plate (#3230-005). Do Not Add a Washer or Nut at this time!
11.2 Insert Bolt AN4-26A (#N426A) through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Tail Retraction Plate (#3230-005), Aluminum Spacer 3/8 x 1-1/2 (#3220-013),
and Tail Retraction Plate (#3230-005). Do Not Add a Washer or Nut at this time!

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Tail Strut Bolt, AN4-22A

Bumper

Figure 12. Preparing for Installation of the Tail Wheel

12.1 Insert Bolt AN4-22A (#N422A) through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Tail Retraction Plate (#3230-005), Tail Strut Bumper (#3220-006), Tail
Retraction Plate (#3230-005), followed by Washer, AN4 (#N4W), and Nut (#N4LN). Do not tighten.

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Pulley

Pulley

Cable Retainer
Cable, Tail Plate
Wheel Extension

Figure 13. Installation of the Tail Wheel Extension Cables and Pulleys

13.1 Place a Pulley, 1-3/4” (#175P) over the end of each Bolt, AN4-26A (#N426A).

Note: In the following step, the Tail Wheel Extension Cable will be installed. Each end of the cable has a different sized hole through
the cable thimble. The smaller (3/16”) end will be routed toward the tail wheel!

13.2 Place Cable, Tail Wheel Extension ‘B’ Hyd & ‘C’ Elec. Only (#3230-074) over the pulleys, with the 3/16” hole end routed toward the tail
wheel.
13.3 Place the Cable Retainer Plate (#3220-008) over the end of each Bolt, AN4-26A (#N426A), making sure the Cable, Tail Wheel Ext. ‘B’
Hyd & ‘C’ Elec. Only (#3230-074) is located within the groove of Pulley(s), 1-3/4” (#175P), followed by Washer, AN4 (#N4W) and Nut
(#N4LN). Do not tighten.

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Tail
Wheel
Strut

Bolt, AN3-11A

Note

Tail
Wheel
Channel
Forward

Figure 14. Preparation of the Tail Wheel Strut

Note: In the following step, note the orientation of the Tail Wheel Channel to the Tail Wheel Strut. The 3/16” hole located on the side
of the Tail Wheel Channel is oriented more to the front.

14.1 Insert two (2) Bolt AN3-11A (#N311A) through a Washer, AN3 (#N3W), Tail Wheel Strut (#3220-003), Tail Wheel Extension Channel
(#3230-003), followed by Washer, AN3 (#N3W), and Nut (#N3LN). Repeat for the second hole location, then tighten both Nut(s)
(#N3LN).

Note: Torque Value on the AN3 bolts in this section should be between 15 inch lbs. and 25 inch lbs. of torque.

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Bolt, AN4-56A

Offset Bushing
Bolt, AN4-35 Tail Strap FWD
Tail Retraction
Plate Tail Wheel Strut

Figure 15. Installation of the Tail Wheel Strut

15.1 Insert Bolt AN4-35 (#N435) through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Tail Strap Forward (#3230-113), Offset Bushing (#3230-114), Tail
Retraction Plate (#3230-005), Tail Wheel Strut (#3220-003), Tail Retraction Plate (#3230-005), Offset Bushing (#3230-114), Tail Strap
Forward (#3230-113), followed by Washer, AN4 (#N4W), and Castle Nut, AN4 (#NAN310-4) tighten and install Cotter Pin (#AN381-25-
12).
15.2 Locate the ¼” hole in the Boom Tube that is 8 ½” from the aft end. Take the other end of the Tail Strap Forward (#3230-113) that is
attached to the Tail Retraction Plate. Install Bolt AN4-56A (#N456A) through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Tail Strap Forward (#3230-113),
Boom Tube, Tail Strap Forward (#3230-113), Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Nut, Lock (#N4LN) and tighten.
15.3 Tighten all Nut(s) AN4 (#N4LN) as shown above that were left un-tightened from previous instructions, checking that the Tail Wheel
Strut (#3220-003) pivots freely and seats between Tail Retraction Plates (#3230-005). If the Tail Wheel Strut (#3220-003) does not seat
freely between the Tail Retraction Plate(s) (#3230-005), loosen the Bolt AN4-35A (#N435A) shown above. Too much tension on the
other bolts could also create binding.

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs. and 70 inch lbs. of torque.

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Cable, Tail
Wheel Extension

Bolt, AN3-23A
Spacer

Figure 16. Installation of the Tail Wheel Extension Cable

Note: In the following step, tighten only snug enough to allow the Cable, Tail Wheel Ext. ‘B’ Hyd & ‘C’ Elec., to pivot freely on
Bolt AN3-23A.

16.1Insert Bolt AN3-23A (#N323A) through a Washer, AN3 (#N3W), Tail Wheel Extension Channel (#3230-003), Washer, AN3 (#N3W),
Aluminum Spacer, 3/16 x 1/4” (#7610-002), Cable, Tail Wheel Ext. ‘B’ Hyd & ‘C’ Elec. Only (#3230-074), followed by Washer, AN3
(#N3W), and Nut (#N3LN).

Note: Torque Value on the AN3 bolts in this section should be between 15 inch lbs. and 25 inch lbs. of torque.

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Tail Wheel

Figure 17. Assembly of the Tail Wheel Tire / Wheel

17.1 Using a mild soap solution, wet one of the Wheel Assembly, 4” (#3240-099) halves and place into the Tire, 4” (#3240-016).
17.2 Insert Inner Tube, 4” (#3240-013) inside the tire, aligning the fill valve with the relief in the Wheel Assembly half.
17.3 Inflate the Inner Tube, 4” (#3240-013) slightly, just enough to allow the Inner Tube, 4” (#3240-013) to take shape inside the Tire, 4”
(#3240-016).
17.4 Using a mild soap solution, wet the remaining Wheel Assembly (#3240-099) half and place into the Tire, 4” (#3240-016), aligning the
relief for the fill valve and bolt holes.
17.5 Insert (3) Bolt 1/4-20 x 2-1/2 (#B250-1420) through each hole of the Wheel Assembly (#3240-099), followed by a Nut, 1/4-20 Lock
(#N1420L) and tighten. (See next page for assembled tire.)

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P/A Tail Fork

Assembly

Castle Nut

Tail Wheel
Bolt AN6-57 Center Spacer
Cotter Pin

Figure 18. Assembly of the Tail Wheel Tire / Wheel

18.1 Slowly inflate the tire to seat the tire bead. Do not exceed the Wheel Assembly (#3240-099) manufacturers rating of 20 psi. If the tire
bead has not seated properly, disassemble and try again (usually adding more soap solution).
18.2 Insert a Tail Wheel Centering Spacer (#3220-048) into each side of the Tail Wheel bearing.
18.3 Position the Tail Wheel with spacers between the P/A Tail Fork Assembly (#3220-052).
18.4 Install Bolt, AN6-57 (#N657) with Washer, AN6 (#N6W) through the tail fork on one side, through the Tail Wheel Centering Spacer (#3220-048),
Wheel Assembly (#3240-099), Tail Wheel Centering Spacer (#3220-048), through opposite fork, Washer, AN6 (#N6W), Nut, Castle
(NMS17825-6). Tighten the nut so the wheel spins freely and is not too loose that the wheel wobbles on the axle and then install Cotter Pin,
3/32 x 1” (#3220-009) through the bolt.

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Tail Wheel Strut
Tail Wheel Strut Bolt,
7/16-14 x 2-1/4”

Eyebolt Eyebolt,
AN43B-14A

Tail Fork
Tail Fork Grease Fitting

Figure 19. Assembly of the Tail Wheel to the Airframe

19.1 Insert Bolt 7/16-14 x 2-1/4” Hex Head (#B225-71614) into Washer, 7/16” USS Flat Zinc Plated (#W716USS), P/A Tail Fork Assembly
(#3220-052), Tail Wheel Strut (#3220-003), Washer, 7/16” USS Flat (#W716USS), followed by Nut, 7/16-14 N.I. Lock (#N716-14N) and
tighten.
19.2 Locate the ¼” hole in the Tail Wheel Strut just above the 7/16” Bolt. Working from underneath, insert Eyebolt, AN43B-14A (#EB14A)
through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Tail Wheel Strut (#3220-003), P/A Tail Fork Assembly (#3220-052), followed by Washer, AN4
(#N4W), and Nut (#N4LN).
19.3 Use a grease gun on the grease fitting to fill the Tail Fork Assembly with grease. It will be full when you see the grease pushing out at
the body of the assembly.

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Pulley Channel

Cable, Tail
Wheel
Retraction

Bolt, AN4-13A

Pulley, 1-5/8” UHMW

Figure 20. Assembly of the Tail Wheel Retraction Pulley

Note: In the following step, the Cable, Tail Wheel Retraction will be installed. This cable has a cable thimble drilled with a 3/16” hole in
one end. The other end of the cable has a ‘loop’. The end with the ‘loop’ faces forward once installed.

20.1 Install Pulley, 1-5/8” UHMW (#3230-087) inside Pulley Channel (#3230-014), with the Cable, Tail Wheel Retraction (#3230-023) routed
through Pulley, 1-5/8” UHMW (#3230-087).
20.2 Insert Bolt AN4-13A (#N413A) through a Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Pulley Channel (#3230-014), Pulley, 1-5/8” UHMW (#3230-087),
followed by Washer, AN4 (#N4W), Nut (#N4LN), and tighten, verifying that the Pulley, 1-5/8” UHMW (#3230-087) is free to rotate within
the Pulley Channel (#3230-014).

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs. and 70 inch lbs. of torque.

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Eyebolt,
AN43B-14A

Cable, Tail
Wheel
Retraction

Bolt, AN3-06A

Figure 21. Assembly of the Tail Wheel Retraction Cable

21.1 Insert Bolt AN3-06A (#N306A) through a Washer, AN3 (#N3W), Cable, Tail Wheel Retraction (#3230-023), Washer, AN3 (#N3W),
Eyebolt, AN43B-14A (#EB14A), followed by Washer, AN3 (#N3W), and Nut (#N3LN). Tighten and verify the Cable, Tail Wheel
Retraction (#3230-023) is free to pivot on the Bolt AN3-06A (N306A).

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Tang, 90 degree Rudder Cable
Bolt, AN3-12A

Tail Wheel
Steering
Arm

Tail Fork Tail Fork

Assembly Assembly

Figure 22. Assembly of the Tail Wheel Steering Cables

22.1 Assembly of the Cable Assembly, Rudder LS (#2720-029) to the Tail Wheel Steering Arms by using the following procedures.
22.2 On the Left side install Bolt AN3-12A (#N312) with a Washer AN3 (#N3W) through Tang, 90 Degree (#5720-010), Washer AN3
(#N3W), Cable Assembly, Rudder LS (#2720-029), Washer AN3 (#N3W), Tail Wheel Steering Arm (P/A Tail Fork Assembly (#3220-
052)), Washer AN3 (#N3W) and Nut AN3, Castle (#N3LN), Cotter Pin and tighten loosely enough to allow the Tang, 90 Degree to
rotate freely.
22.3 Repeat Step 22.2 to the Right side through Tail Wheel Steering Arm.

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