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E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual
Securing the Intake Tube
Required Parts
Assembled airframe
Plywood intake mounting plate (2)
Plywood intake mounting gusset (4)
2mm x 6mm sheet metal screw (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Medium CA
6-minute epoxy
Mixing stick
Thin CA
Pin vise
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
Mixing cup
Sandpaper
1. Use medium CA to glue the two plywood intake
mounting gussets to the plywood plate. Note the
position of the pieces in the photo.
2. Place the assembly on the rest in the fuselage.
The gussets should rest lightly on the intake tube. If
they are deforming the intake tube, you may need
to sand the plywood plate or stop as necessary.
Use a pencil to mark the location for the two screws
that secure the plywood plate to the stop.
3. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit
to drill the two holes for the mounting screws.
4. Use 2–3 drops of thin CA to harden the
surrounding wood for the screws. This makes the
screws more secure when they are installed.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to assemble and fit the
remaining plywood plate and gussets.
6. Apply a small amount of 6-minute epoxy to the
plywood gussets where they contact the intake tube.
Insert the assembly into the fuselage and secure it
to the rest in the fuselage using two 2mm x 6mm
sheet metal screws and a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
Install both assemblies at this time.
