Manuals & Inspections

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Lightning Classic W&B Wide Track Gear Sample

Lightning Classic W&B Wide Track Gear Blank

Weight and Balance Data

Lightning Classic W&B Narrow Gear Sample

Lightning XS W&B Blank

Lightning Classic W&B Narrow Gear Blank

The Lightning design as different landing gear configurations depending on model. Make sure to be aware of which gear you have when referencing the Weight and Balance Data sheets provided. The main gear position changes as does the the nose gear position for each model.

Condition Inspection

Lightning Condition Inspection

Lightning XS W&B Sample

Main Gear Replacement: (PDF)

Cover Page (PDF)

Introduction: 8/18/2008 (PDF)

Boarding Step Installation: (PDF)

20. Horizontal Tail Installation: 2/3/2009 (PDF)

21. Elevator Final Installation: 2/3/2009 (PDF)

22. Vertical Tail Prep: (PDF)

23. Rudder Installation: (PDF)

24. Master Cylinder Installation: 2/20/2008 (PDF)

25. Rudder Pedal Assembly: 1/22/2008 (PDF)

26. Rudder Pedal Support Beams: (PDF)

27. Flute Tube Fabrication: (PDF)

28. Flute Tube Support: (PDF)

29. Pedal Assembly Final Installation: (PDF)

30. Firewall Layout & Pre-Installation: (PDF)

31. Firewall Final Installation: 1/22/2008 (PDF)

32. Engine Mount Install: 8/20/2012 (PDF)

33. Installing the Engine: 8/20/2012 (PDF)

34. Fitting the Cowl: (PDF)

35. Oil Cooler Inlet Install: (PDF)

36. Firewall Forward Systems Install: (PDF)

37. Spinner & Prop: 1/22/2008 (PDF)

38. Nose Gear Assembly: (PDF)

39. Main Gear, Axle & Brakes: 2/6/2010 (PDF)

40. Set Main Gear Alignment: 5/11/2016 (PDF)

41. Canopy Hinges: 2/5/2008 (PDF)

42. Canopy Latches: 8/20/2012 (PDF)

43.Fitting the Canopy: 8/20/2012 (PDF)

44. Weight & Balance: 8/20/2012 (PDF)

1. Preparing Fuselage: 10/29/2009 (PDF)

2. Seat Bulkhead Assembly: 10/19/2012 (PDF)

3. Quarter Window Installation: 10/19/2012 (PDF)

4. Instrument Panel Support: 5/5/2009 (PDF)

5. Sparbox Overview & Finish Assembly: 12/7/2010 (PDF)

6. Electric Pitch Trim Installation: 5/5/2009 (PDF)

7. Seat Belt Installation: 9/8/2012 (PDF)

8. Seat Installation: 8/6/2009 (PDF)

9. Fuel System Final Installation: 1/22/2008 (PDF)

9A. 20 Gallon Fuel Tanks: 5/9/2016 (PDF)

10. Wing Prep: 11/25/2008 (PDF)

11. Sparbox Install & Wing Alignment: 1/28/2012 (PDF)

11A. Wing Set Supplement: 8/22/2012 (PDF)

12. Outboard Aileron Hinge: (PDF)

13. Inboard Aileron Hinge: 2/6/2010 (PDF)

14. Wingtip Vents: 2/6/2010 (PDF)

15. Fuel Sending Unit Installation: 2/25/2010 (PDF)

16. Wing Final Installation: 10/19/2012 (PDF)

17. Horizontal Tail Prep: 2/3/2009 (PDF)

18. Elevator Hinge Fabrication: (PDF)

19. Elevator Balance Modification: 11/15/2008 (PDF)

Lightning Kit: Manuals, Inspections, Supplements

Lightning Classic & XS Build Manual: