mains tracking photos

by Scooby
September 27, 2020October 5, 2020

Scoobys Airplane

Aircraft has to be level in two planes to measure tracking. Here we show in the direction of the fuselage.

Aircraft has to be level in two planes to measure tracking. Here we show in the direction of the wings.

First, mark centerline from crankshaft.

Then mark directly under tailwheel. This is to establish a centerline.

Draw a line between these two points to get the exact centerline

Straight edge pushed against rim

marking aft end of straight edge on right main

measuring right main distance this is from centerline

straight edge against left main

measuring how far left main is from centerline

My shop crane makes leveling the aircraft simple!

measuring cant of left main

measuring cant of left main

measuring cant of right main

measuring cant of right main