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Test fit the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer.
Align the end of the elevator to the end of the
stabilizer.
Push the elevator tight against the stabilizer closing
the gap. Move the elevator to its maximum desired
deflection. (About 15°) Notice how the hinges may
pull out slightly. Experiment with the hinge position
finding the best fit before gluing.
Apply a piece of tape next to each hinge to identify its
location.
Remove the right elevator and glue the left elevator
in position first.
Check the elevator position at the hinges and wing
tip.
Flex the elevator slightly and apply a few drops of
thin CA glue to the first hinge.
Flex the elevator and recheck its position.
Add a few drops of CA glue to the third hinge and flex
the elevator and check its position.
Add a few drops of CA glue to the center hinge and
then add CA glue to all 3 hinges on the opposite both
sides.
Mask areas around the jointer plate to prevent excess
epoxy getting where you don’t want it.
Prepare some 30 minute epxoy and apply it to the jointer
plate slot in the right elevator half.
Slip the elevator half into position and align the end of
the elevator to the end of the stabilizer.
Begin applying CA glue as you did with the left elevator
half.
Wipe away excess epoxy and remove masking tape.
Clamp the elevator halves in position as shown with 2
sticks and 2 clamps. Set aside to allow epoxy to cure.
