This tutorial shows how to fit the Bottom Gearbox into the XE-1
1. Work Instruction - Fit Bottom GearboxTOOLS REQUIRED
ID | Description | Task |
5 mm Hex Drive /Allen Key |
Fasten M6 Cap Screws |
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10 mm Open / Combination Wrench |
Fasten M6 Nylock Nut |
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Torque Wrench (1 – 15 Nm range) |
Fasten M6 Nylock Nuts |
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10 mm Socket |
Fasten M6 Nylock Nuts |
1.1 Fit the Bottom Gearbox to the Frame and engage the Bottom Gearbox Input Shaft to the Propeller Drive Shaft. Rotate the Propeller Drive Shaft until the splines align. [Tools: By Hand Only]

1.2 Fit the two aft 45 mm length cap screws through the Bayonet Upright and Bottom Gearbox Bracket from the right-hand side. [Tools: By Hand]

1.3 Fit the two aft M6 nylock nuts and fasten to a Torque value of 5 Nm. [Tools: Torque Wrench with 10 mm socket, 10 mm Wrench].

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INFORMATION: If a Torque Wrench is not used, be careful not to over tighten the Nylock Nuts. Given the nylon locking seal, the nuts are not likely to come loose once fastened. |