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Hangar 9 P-51 PTS Mk II Assembly Manual
Section 13:
Centering the Control Surfaces
Tools required
• Flat blade screwdriver
How to remove the clevis from a control surface
If may be necessary to remove the clevises from the control
horns to center the control surfaces. To remove the clevis,
carefully slide the clevis retainer off of the clevis so it can be
opened. Use a flat blade screwdriver to open the clevis and
remove it from the control horn.
Ailerons
Remove the packing foam from the aileron control horns.
Check to make sure the clevis is located in the outer hole
of the control horn. If not, slide the clevis retainer forward,
disconnect the clevis, connect it in the correct location.
Aileron
Trim
Mode 2 Transmitter
Aileron
Trim
Mode 1 Transmitter
Turn on the radio system. Center the trim lever for the
ailerons on the transmitter. If not aligned, remove the clevis
from the control horn and thread in or out as needed to
allow the aileron to align with the wing tip. Reinstall the
clevis to the outer hole of the control horn and then slide the
clevis. Slide the clevis retainer onto the clevis to secure its
location.
