Section 8, Electric Landing Gear Assembly, SeaRey, LSA

Progressive Aerodyne, Inc.

3801 State Rd 19
Tavares, FL 32778

Revision Description Remarks Date

10032011 Update 10/03/2011
07022012 Update Page 10, changed qty of ¼” spacer to (2) 07/02/2012
08032012 Update Page 11, step 9.1, changed part number on plastic spacer 08/03/2012
11272012 Update 11/27/2012
01182013 Update Page 8, Revised Gear Leg Oversleeve part # 01/18/2013
03262013 Update Page 9 & 10, new Gear Leg Bushing 2 1/8” long 03/26/2013
08072013 Update Pg 8, Change to bolt with castle nut and cotter pin 08/07/2013
08142014 Update Correction to part number Actuator Clevis and new pictures 08/14/2014

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1.0 Scope
This document will detail the steps necessary to assemble the components of the aft cockpit.

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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Spacer Pad Actuator Clevis Retraction Bar

Rivet SB6-8

Retraction Bar

Spacer Pad (on

bottom side)

Bolt, AN4-10A

Figure 1. Assembly of the Landing Gear Retraction Bar

1.1 Install the Spacer Pad, 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/4 (#3230-018) in the location as shown above onto the Retraction Bar, Electro Mechanical
(#3230-092) by using two (2) Rivets, SB6-8 (#SP-66) into the pre-drilled 3/16” holes.
1.2 Install the Actuator Clevis (#3230-091) to the Retraction Bar, Electro Mechanical (#3230-092): Using two (2) Bolt, AN4-10A (#N410A) (no
washer) go through the Actuator Clevis (#3230-091), Retraction Bar, Electro Mechanical (#3230-092), (no washer), Thin Nut, AN4
(#N4TN) and tighten.
1.3 Repeat Steps 1.1 and 1.2 for the second Retraction Bar, Electro Mechanical (#3230-092).

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

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Bolt, AN4-26A
Bulkhead Cross
Tube, Upper

Bulkhead Strap
(Aft Side)

Bulkhead
Strap

Figure 2. Assembly of the Landing Gear Bulkhead Straps

Note: The Electric Gear Bulkhead Straps have a smaller ¼” hole on the top side, 3/8” hole on bottom.

2.1 On co-pilot side, attach two (2) Hydraulic/Electric Gear Bulkhead Straps (#5310-027) to the Bulkhead Cross Tube, Upper. Install Bolt,
AN4-26A (#N426A) through Washer AN4 (#N4W), Hydraulic/Electric Gear Bulkhead Strap (#5310-027), Bulkhead Cross Tube Upper
(#5310-002), Hydraulic/Electric Gear Bulkhead Strap (#5310-027), Washer AN4 (#N4W), and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten.
2.2 Repeat all steps above for the Pilot Side.

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

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Bulkhead Strap Retraction Bar Bulkhead Strap

Bulkhead
Strap

(2) Plastic Spacer

Retraction Bar
Bolt, AN6-33A

Bolt, AN6-33A
Retraction
Plate Spacer Pad Aft

Figure 3. Assembly of the Landing Gear Retraction Bar to the Bulkhead

3.1 Install the Retraction Bar, Electro-Mechanical (#3230-076) between the Retraction Plates (#3230-017) on the Bulkhead Cross Tube,
Lower (Spacer Pad will face down). Install Bolt AN6-33A (#N633A) through Washer AN6 (#N6W), Hydraulic/Electric Gear Bulkhead Strap
(#5310-027), Retraction Plate (#3230-017), (2) Plastic Spacers, 1/8”, 3/8’ ID x 1” OD (#3210-005), Retraction Bar, Electro Mechanical
(#3230-076), (2) Plastic Spacers, 1/8”, 3/8’ ID x 1” OD (#3210-005), Retraction Plate (#3230-017), Hydraulic/Electric Gear Bulkhead Strap
(#5310-027), Washer AN6 (#N6W), Nut AN6 (#N3LN) and tighten to snug
3.2 Repeat all steps above for the opposite side.

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Bulkhead Pylon Actuator Mount
Gusset Plate Spacer, 1/4”

Fender Washer

Actuator

Spacer, 3/4”

Steel Bushing,
2-1/4 x 1/2 x 1/4
Bolt, AN4-26A Actuator

Figure 4. Assembly of the Electric Gear Actuator to the Upper Bulkhead

4.1 Install the Actuator, Electric Gear (#3230-077) using a Bolt AN4-26A (#N426A), Fender Washer 1/4 x 1” (#FW100-14), Bulkhead Pylon
Gusset (#5310-026), Steel Bushing, 2-1/4 x 1/2 x 1/4 ID (#3230-079), Aluminum Spacer, 5/8” OD x 1/4” (#3230-080), Actuator, Electric
Gear (#3230-077), Aluminum Spacer, 5/8” OD x 3/4” (#3230-081), Actuator Mount Plate (#3230-072), Fender Washer (#FW100-14), Nut
AN4 and tighten.
Note: Make sure the Steel Bushing is seated/pressed into the Bulkhead Pylon Gusset and Actuator Mount Plate holes before the bolt is
completely tightened.
4.2 Repeat all steps above for the opposite side.

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

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Actuator

Actuator
Bolt, AN4-17A

Thin Nut, AN4

Retraction Bar

Steel Bushing,
Actuator Clevis 1-1/2 x 1/2 x 1/4

Figure 5. Assembly of the Electric Gear Actuator to the Actuator Clevis

5.1 Install the Actuator, Electric Gear (#3230-077) to Actuator Clevis. Install a Bolt AN4-17A (#N417A) through Fender Washer 1/4 x 1”
(#FW100-14), Actuator Clevis (#3230-091), Steel Bushing, 1-1/2 x1/2 x 1/4 ID (#3230-078), Actuator, Electric Gear (#3230-077), Actuator
Clevis (#3230-091), Fender Washer 1/4 x 1” (#FW100-14),Thin Nut AN4 (#N4TN) and tighten.
Note: Make sure the Steel Bushing is seated/pressed into the Actuator Clevis holes before the bolt is completely tightened.

5.2 Repeat all steps above for the opposite side.

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

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Gear Leg Gear Leg Gear Leg with Bulkhead

Oversleeve Oversleeve Upright
Gusset

Forward

Bolt, AN6-32
Cotter Pin

Bolt, AN6-32

Gear Leg
Bulkhead Upright Gusset Spacer Pad

Figure 6. Assembly of the Gear Legs to the Bulkhead

6.1 Slide the Gear Leg Oversleeve Angled (#3210-031) onto the Main Gear Leg (#3210-018). The third hole from the end of the Main Gear
Leg is the largest. This hole will line up with the large hole in the center of the Gear Leg Oversleeve.
6.2 Slide the Main Gear Leg with the Oversleeve from the outside of the Hull through the Rubber Seal, Main Gear (#3230-046) until the large
hole in the Gear Leg and Oversleeve lines up with the large hole in the Bulkhead Upright Gusset (#5310-055).
6.3 Install Bolt, AN6-32 (#N632) with Washer, AN6 (#N6W) through the Bulkhead Upright Gusset (#5310-055), Gear Leg Spacer Pad (#3210-
115), Gear Leg Oversleeve Angled (#3210-031), Gear Leg (#3210-018), Gear Leg Spacer Pad (#3210-115), Bulkhead Upright Gusset
(#5310-055), Washer, AN6 (#N6W), Nut, Castle AN6 (#NMS17825-6), tighten and install Cotter Pin (#AN381-3-24).
6.4 Repeat all steps above for the opposite side.

Note: Torque Value on the AN6 bolts in this section should be between 160 inch lbs and 190 inch lbs of torque.

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Main Gear Leg

Main Gear Leg

Fender Washer

Plastic Spacer,
1/2” ID
Gear Leg Bushing 1/2 x 2 1/8” Retraction Angle Bolt, AN4-24A

Figure 7. Assembly of the Gear Legs to the Retraction Angles – Co-Pilot Side
.
7.1 Start on co-pilot side. On the last set of holes on the Main Gear Leg (#3210-018), insert the Gear Leg Bushing 1/2 x 2 1/8” (#3210-019) by
pressing it through the Main Gear Leg until it is centered with 1/4” overhanging each side.
7.2 Place one Plastic Spacer, 1/8”x 1/2 ID x 1” OD, (#3210-004) on each side of the Gear Leg Bushing, (#3210-019) that is overhanging.
7.3 On co-pilot side install Bolt, AN4-24A (#N424A) with Fender Washer 1/4 x 1” (#FW100-14) through Retraction Angle Hydraulic, Right
(#3230-095), Plastic Spacer, 1/8”x 1/2 ID x 1” OD, (#3210-004), Gear Leg Bushing 1/2 x 2 1/8” (#3210-019), Main Gear Leg (#3210-018),
Plastic Spacer, 1/8”x 1/2 ID x 1” OD, (#3210-004), Retraction Angle Hydraulic, Left (#3230-094), Fender Washer 1/4 x 1” (#FW100-14),
Thin Nut AN4 (#N4TN) and tighten.
7.4 See next page for the pilot side – assembly is different.

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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Main Gear Leg

Forward
(2) Spacer, 1/4 x 1/4”
Plastic Spacer,
1/2” ID
Bolt, AN4-32A
Tail Wheel
Extension
Gear Leg Bushing 1/2 x 2 1/8” Cable
Pulley

Figure 8. Assembly of the Gear Legs to the Retraction Angles – Pilot Side
.
8.1 Working on pilot side, on the last set of holes on the Main Gear Leg (#3210-018), insert the Gear Leg Bushing 1/2 x 2 1/8” (#3210-019) by
pressing it through the Main Gear Leg until it is centered with 1/8” overhanging each side.
8.2 Place one Plastic Spacer, 1/8”x 1/2 ID x 1” OD, (#3210-004) on each side of the Gear Leg Bushing, (#3210-019) that is overhanging.
8.3 On pilot side install Bolt, AN4-32A (#N432A) with Fender Washer 1/4 x 1” (#FW100-14) through Retraction Angle Hydraulic, Right (#3230-
095), Plastic Spacer, 1/8”x 1/2 ID x 1” OD, (#3210-004), Gear Leg Bushing 1/2 x 2 1/8” (#3210-019), Main Gear Leg (#3210-018), Plastic
Spacer, 1/8”x 1/2 ID x 1” OD, (#3210-004), Retraction Angle Hydraulic, Left (#3230-094), Fender Washer 1/4 x 1” (#FW100-14), (2)
Aluminum Spacer, 1/4 x 1/4 (#2710-013), Tail Wheel Extension Cable (3230-074), Washer AN4 (#N4W), Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten.
Note: Feed the Tail Wheel Cable from down on the Hull floor through the pulley and up to the Bolt.

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

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Switch Pad

Aft

Main Gear Leg

Forward

Retraction Angle

Bolt, AN6-33A Retraction Angle Retraction Bar

Bolt, AN6-33A
Retraction Bar
Switch Pad

Figure 9. Assembly of the Retraction Angles to the Retraction Bar

9.1 Install Bolt, AN6-33A (#N633A) with Washer, AN6 (#N6W) through Retraction Angle Hydraulic, Right (#3230-095), Plastic Spacer, 1/8”x
1/2 ID x 1” OD, (#3210-005), Retraction Bar, Electro Mechanical (#3230-076), Plastic Spacer, 1/8”x 1/2 ID x 1” OD, (#3210-005),
Retraction Angle Hydraulic, Left (#3230-094), Switch Pad (#3230-069), Washer AN6 (#N6W), Nut AN6 (#N6LN) and tighten.
9.2 Repeat all steps above for the opposite side.

Note: Torque Value on the AN6 bolts in this section should be between 160 inch lbs and 190 inch lbs of torque.

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Rudder Cable
Aft
Aft

Retraction Spring

Retraction Boom Support

Tube, Lower
Tail Wheel Retraction Cable Spring Bone Tang

Figure 10. Assembly of the Tail Wheel Retraction Cable Spring

10.1 Install the Retraction Spring, 1-1/4 x 21 (#3230-056) onto the end of the Tail Wheel Retraction Cable (#3230-023) which was previously
installed at the aft end transom. Put the loop end of the spring through the eye on the cable end.
10.2 Install the Retraction Spring, 1-1/4 x 21 (#3230-056) onto the Tang, Bone (#5720-013) by stretching the spring until the spring loop
reaches the eye hole on the Bone Tang that was previously attached to the Boom Support Tube, Lower (#5310-030).

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Aft Aft

Tail Wheel Boom Support

Extension Tube, Lower
Cable Cable Clamp
21” Mark

Bolt, AN3-13A
Cable
Sleeve

Boom Support
Tube, Lower Bolt, AN3-13A

Figure 11. Assembly of the Cable Support for Tail Wheel

11.1 Measure down the Boom Support Tube, Lower LS (#5310-030) from where it connects up to the Bulkhead Lower approximately 21” going
aft. Place a mark at the top of the Boom Support Tube Lower.
11.2 Drill a 3/16” hole completely through the Boom Support Tube, Lower LS (#5310-030) at the 21” mark.
11.3 Install a Cable Clamp, 1/4” (#2460-001) at the half way point onto the clear sleeve on the Cable, Tail Wheel Extension (#3230-074). Slide
the sleeve with the Cable Clamp so the clamp is at the drilled hole. The Clamp will mount to the bottom side of the Boom Support Tube,
Lower.
11.4 Install Bolt, AN3-13A with a Washer AN3 through the Boom Support Tube, Lower LS (#5310-030), Cable Clamp, 1/4” (#2460-001),
Washer AN3 (#N3W) and Nut AN3 (#N3LN) and tighten.

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Aft Aft

24” Mark Rivet, SB6-8

Boom Tube

Tail Wheel
Cable Extension Cable
Sleeve Cable Sleeve Cable Clamp

Figure 12. Assembly of the Cable Support for Tail Wheel

12.1 Measure from the aft end forward on the Boom Tube and place a mark at 24” just next to the Cable, Tail Wheel Extension (#3230-074) as
it runs along the Boom Tube.
12.2 Drill a 3/16” hole into the Boom Tube at the 24” mark.
12.3 Install a Cable Clamp, 1/4” (#2460-001) at the half way point onto the clear sleeve on the Cable, Tail Wheel (#3230-074). Slide the sleeve
with the Cable Clamp so the clamp is at the drilled hole. The Clamp will mount to the lower side of the Boom Tube where the cable is
running.
12.4 Install Cable Clamp, 1/4” (#2460-001) by mounting it with a Pop Rivet SB6-8 (#SP-66) into the drilled hole.

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Bulkhead

Main Gear Leg

Tie Wrap, Plastic

Hull Wall

Rubber Seal,
Main Gear

Figure 13. Securing the Rubber Seal, Main Gear to the Main Gear Leg

13.1 To take extra precautions from water entering through the Main Gear Leg (#3210-018) and the Rubber Seal, Main Gear (#3230-046)
install a Tie Wrap, Plastic (#7310-020) around the throat of the Rubber Seal, Main Gear (#3230-046) and pull tight so it is tight against the
Main Gear Leg (#3210-018).

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Rivet, SB6-8
Clear Sleeve

Cable
Clamp
Tail Wheel
Retraction
Cable Hull Transom

Figure 14. Installation of Cable Clamp for Tail Wheel Retraction Cable

14.1 Measure from the back side of the hull transom going forward approximately 8” on the Boom Tube and place a mark just next to
the Cable, Tail Wheel Retraction (#3230-023) as it runs along the Boom Tube.
14.2 Drill a 3/16” hole into the Boom Tube at the 8” mark.
14.3 Install a Cable Clamp, 1/4” (#2460-001) onto the clear sleeve on the Cable, Tail Wheel Retraction (#3230-023). Slide the Cable
Clamp so the clamp is at the drilled hole. The Clamp will mount to the lower side of the Boom Tube where the cable is running.
14.4 Install Cable Clamp, 1/4” (#2460-001) by mounting it with a Rivet SB6-8 (#SP-66) into the drilled hole.

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