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Match Drilling Instructions

If you are brave, or live far away (Australia?) and want to match drill your own gear legs, this is how we do it...

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1. Determine side to side variable 

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2. Put old leg in mill & check vertical variable 

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3. Put new leg in mill & square axle to vertical 

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4. Dial in mill vise 

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5. Position to variable (found in step 1)

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6. Enter drill

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7. Drill 1/32 under size

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8. Ream to size 

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9. Verify

Want us to drill your gear legs for you?

Langaire Aircraft Parts can match drill your gear legs. We can also straighten bent gear legs. Download the instructions and order form and follow the directions to send us your gear legs. Questions? Just give us a call.

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