Carl Goldberg Products decathlon arf, Owner'S Manual

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8.
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When satisfied with the alignment of the
stab, temporarily tape it securely in place.
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Mark the area on the bottom of the stab
where it rests on the fuse.
!
Remove the stab from the fuse and, working
1/4" inside the drawn lines, carefully remove
the covering from the bottom of the stab. BE
CAREFUL TO AVOID CUTTING THE
WOOD.
9.
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Spread epoxy on both the bottom of the stab
and the stab platform of the fuse.
!
Replace the stab on the platform and, after
again checking the alignment of the stab to
the wing, allow the epoxy to dry thoroughly.
FIN INSTALLATION
1.
!
Slide the fin mounting post into the rear of
the fuselage.
!
Check the fit. The fin should fit easily into
the slot at the rear of the fuselage and the
notch in the rear of the stab. The fin should
stand upright by itself. Enlarge the notch, if
necessary.
!
TAKING CARE NOT TO CUT INTO THE
WOOD STRUCTURE UNDERNEATH
, and
working inside the drawn lines, carefully
remove the covering where the fin mounts on
the fuse and stab.
4.
!
When satisfied with the fit, mark the location
of the fin on the fuse and stab by drawing a
line on both sides of the fin, as shown.
REMOVE SHADED
AREA
5.
!
Remount the fin on the fuse and, using a 90º
triangle, make sure the fin is perpendicular
to the stab.
!
When satisfied with the fit, remove fin and
mix up a couple of spoonfuls of epoxy.
!
Apply a THIN , even coat of epoxy on the bot-
tom of the fin and along both sides of the fin
mounting posts. Avoid too much glue, which
will squeeze out from underneath the fin.
!
Mount the fin on the fuse and place the tri-
angle against the fin to make sure it is per-
pendicular.
!
Use masking tape to secure the fin and tri-
angle in position until the epoxy is thorough-
ly dry. Make sure not to glue the triangle!
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