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4.
Install the 6-32 x 3-1/2” threaded rod in the
hole with a nylon washer and nylon nut on each
side
Thread the nylon fitting for the tail wheel steer-
ing on each end first, then the control horn fit-
ting.
5.
Mix some 30 minute epoxy and apply some in
the holes in the rudder and fin using a tooth pick
or piece of wire.
Apply a drop of oil to each hinge. Put a dab of
glue on the end of each hinge and install.
Fit the rudder in place and work back and forth
several times to rotate the hinges in place.
Use tape to hold the rudder in place till the glue
dries.
Tail Wheel Bracket Installation
1.
Collect the following parts:
(1) Tail wheel spring bracket
(1) Tail wheel axle
(1) 1” rubber tail wheel
(1) 1/8” wheel collar
(2) bracket collars
(2) nylon horn brackets
(2) 3mm screws
(2) 2mm x 1” threaded rods
2.
One of the bracket collars has two holes
threaded into it, one on each side. This one is
the top one.
Put the bottom bracket collar on the axle and
insert it through the spring bracket.
Put the top collar bracket on top and tightened
the two set screws.
3.
Screw one of the two threaded rods on each-
side of the top bracket collar.
Screw the nylon horn fittings on each end of
the threaded rod.
4.
Put the tail wheel on the axle and retain with
the wheel collar.
5.
Mount the tail wheel assembly on the rear of
the fuselage using the two 3mm screws.
Drill
a 1/16” pilot hole at each spot.
Make sure to put the bracket far enough forward
to allow the rear screw to go into the hardwood
plate and not just the balsa wood of the fin post.
