Hangar 9 Extra Easy XE2, Instruction Manual

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Section 3: Installing the Tail Assembly
Locate the horizontal stabilizer and vertical stabilizer
assemblies. The rudder and elevator have been prehinged
at the factory and the control horns are also attached.
Remove the shipping tape holding the rudder and elevator
in place. Check both the rudder and elevator for freedom of
movement.
Step 1. The vertical stabilizer has threaded rods in the bottom
that secure it to the horizontal stabilizer. Insert the threaded
rods through the pre-drilled holes in the horizontal stabilizer.
Secure them together using the two large washers and two wing
nuts. Be sure to use a drop of threadlock on the threaded rods
before tightening the wing nuts.
Step 2. Slide the tail assembly into the slot in the rear of
the fuselage; making sure the rudder pushrod is on top of the
horizontal stabilizer. Use the two long screws and two small
washers to secure the tail assembly to the fuselage. There are
holes in the bottom of the fuselage to access the screw loca-
tions. Place a drop of threadlock on the screws before installing
the screws.
Hint: Use a magnetic screwdriver when installing
the screws.
Attach the vertical stabilizer to the
horizontal stabilizer using washer
and wing nut.
Apply threadlock
to the threaded
rods before
installing wing
nuts.
Large
Washer
Wing Nut
Large Washer
Wing Nut
Step 3-1
Slide tail assembly into slot
at fuselage rear.
Apply threadlock to the
screws before installing.
Step 3-2
Small Washer Long Screw