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Section 5: Elevators Installation
Section 5: Elevators Installation (continued)
Required Parts
Fuselage assembly
• Elevator joiner wire
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Elevator (left and right)
• CA hinge (6)
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Required Tools and Adhesives
Thin CA
• T-pins
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30-minute epoxy
• Sandpaper
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Drill
• Drill bit: 9/64-inch
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Ruler
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Step 1
Locate three CA hinges. Place a T-pin in the center of the
hinges. Place the hinges into the elevator half.
Step 2
Test fit the elevator and stab together. The elevator joiner wire
will be inserted into the pre-drilled hole.
Step 3
Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy and apply it to the
groove and hole in the elevator half. Insert the elevator joiner
wire. Remove any excess epoxy using rubbing alcohol and a
paper towel.
Note: You can combine this step with the following step if you
like. This will hold the elevator in position while the epoxy
cures.
Step 4
Check to make sure the elevator moves freely. It should not rub
against the stabilizer at the tip. Check to make sure the hinge
gap between the elevator and stabilizer is roughly 1/64-inch.
Apply thin CA to both sides of the hinge. Make sure to saturate
the hinge and don’t use accelerator.
Step 5
Once the CA and epoxy have fully cured, gently pull on the
elevator and stab to make sure the hinges are well glued. Flex
the elevators a few times to break in the hinges.
