Rechecked the force to rotate the nose fork and it is still around 18 lbs. Drilled a #30 hole in the nose gear leg and secured the nut with a cotter pin. Installed the wheel and tire assembly. Torqued the AN6 bolt to 17 ft-lbs.
Made relief notches in the recessed area of the right HS-1225 Stabilator Tip Fairing. The fit is good. Will match-drill holes tomorrow.