Cabane Strut Installation - Horizon Hobby Pitts S-2B 50–60cc Manuel D'utilisation

90. The landing gear cover can be installed on the bottom of the
fuselage using contact adhesive or clear tape.
91. Check that the landing gear fairings do not rub against the
fuselage. Adjust their position if necessary.

CABANE STRUT INSTALLATION

92. Slide an M4 lock washer and M4 washer on an M4 x 15
button head screw. Prepare four of these screws. Attach the
forward cabane strut using these screws. Leave the screws
loose so the cabane can be positioned.
93. Slide an M4 lock washer and M4 washer on an M4 x 15
button head screw. Prepare four of these screws. Attach the
rear cabane strut and cabane strut brace using these screws.
Leave the screws loose so the cabane can be positioned.
94. Attach the cabane strut brace to the forward cabane strut
using two M4 x 10 button head screws and two M4 nuts. Use
thread lock on the screws.
Pitts S-2B 50–60cc
95. Remove the hatch from the top wing center section using a
#2 Phillips screwdriver. Set the two screws and cover aside.
96. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to remove the covering
for the servo leads and mounting screws in the underside of
the top wing center section.
97. Attach the top wing center section to the cabane struts using
two M4 x 15 button head screw. Use thread lock on the
screws. Tighten all the screws at this time using a 3mm hex
wrench.
98. Route two 36-inch (920mm) servo leads from the receiver to
the top wing center section.
99. Use clear or red tape to secure the servo leads to the inside
of the rear cabane strut.
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