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3. Prepare three CA hinges by
poking a T-pin through the center
of the hinge.
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4. Test fit the hinges in the slot of the vertical fin. Then,
test fit the rudder onto the hinges. If you are having trouble
fitting the hinges into the fin or the rudder, use the back of a
hobby knife to dig out the hinge slot.
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5. Using a toothpick, apply some 6-minute epoxy to the hole
in the rudder for the tailwheel wire. Apply a bit of epoxy to the
tip of the tailwheel wire. Proceed immediately to the next step.
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6. Fit the rudder onto the hinges and the tailwheel wire.
Push the rudder forward up against the fin and remove the
T-pins. Slide the rudder up or down until the top of the rudder
is even with the top of the fin. Deflect the rudder left and
right a few times. Hold the rudder to one side and apply 5-7
drops of thin CA to each hinge. Deflect the rudder in the
opposite direction and apply 5-7 drops of CA to the other
side of each hinge. Clean up any excess CA using a paper
towel, dampened with CA debonder.
Servo Installation
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1. Prepare two 36" [914mm] pushrods using two nylon
clevises and two silicone clevis retainers. Thread the clevis
onto the pushrod so that at least 1/8" [3.2mm] of thread
protrudes past the barrel of the clevis.
