RV-8 70cc FLS Instructions
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do not use heat shrink or thread). Route the servo extension through the holes in the
formers as shown in the picture above.
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5.
Power on your radio system to center the servo. Install a 2-inch (50.8mm) servo arm onto
the servo. Apply a small amount of blue thread lock to the servo arm screw and secure it
in place. If your servo arm has clamping screws, apply blue thread lock to these screws
and secure them in place. Note that you may need to power off the model and rotate the
servo arm by hand to have access to each screw.
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6.
Using a pushrod of 4-3/4-inches (120mm) in length, assemble the rudder linkage so that
the total length from center of ball to center of ball is approximately 5.7-inches (145mm).
Final length will be adjusted once the linkage has been attached to the servo and control
horn.
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7.
Attach the linkage to the servo arm. The correct hole location is 2-inches (50.8mm) from
the center of the servo arm. If you are using the recommended servo arm, this is the
outermost hole. The order of hardware components, starting from the top of the servo is
as follows:
o
M3x15 socket head cap screw
o
M3 washer
o
Ball Linkage
o
Servo Arm
o
M3 washer
o
M3 locknut
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8.
Attach the linkage to the control horn. The order of hardware components, starting from
the tip of the vertical fin is as follows:
o
M3x15 socket head cap screw
o
M3 washer
o
Control Horn #1
o
Ball Linkage
o
Control Horn #2
o
M3 washer
o
M3 locknut
