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Section 13: Hinging the Elevators
Required Parts
• Stabilizer
• Elevator (right and left)
• CA hinges (6)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• T-Pins
• Thin CA
• Paper towels
• CA remover/debonder
Step 1
Locate the hardwood control horn mount in the elevator.
The mount is located at the root end, and is 1
9
/
16
"
long and 7/8" wide. This plate must be located towards
the bottom of the plane.
Step 2
Locate three of the large CA hinges and place a T-pin in
the center of the hinge as shown. Slide each of the three
hinges into the elevator so the T-pin is resting against the
leading edge of the elevator.
Step 3
Slide the elevator onto the stabilizer until there is only
a slight gap between the stabilizer and elevator. Remove
the T-pins and snug the elevator against the stabilizer.
Position the elevator so the tip aligns with the tip
of the stabilizer.
Note
: Do not use CA accelerator during the
hinging process. The CA must be allowed to
soak into the hinge to provide the best bond.
Using accelerator will not provide enough time
for this process.
Step 4
Deflect the elevator and apply thin CA to the hinge.
Apply enough CA to completely saturate the hinge. Use
carenot to deflect the elevator so it pulls away from
the stabilizer. When the hinge is glued in place, there
should be no more than a 1/32” hinge gap maintained
throughout the length of the elevator.
