Quickie Q2 Lite, Construction Manual

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RIGGING THE RUDDER/TAILWHEEL CABLE
..... The sketch on page 14-1 shows the cable layout to actuate the
tailwheel and rudder. Note that from the rudder pedals, the 3/32"
cable travels aft through 3/16" Nylaflow tubing fairleads at each
bulkhead, exits the fuselage about 10" forward of the tail of the
aircraft, and then goes directly to the tailwheel weldment, QTW5,
where it is attached to the outboard hole using a thimble and NICO
press sleeve attachment. The inboard holes on QTW5 are used to attach
cable (using the same type of attachment) that runs forward to
Q2CSA10, the rudder bell crank, where the cable is attached with
another thimble and NICO press sleeve arrangement. The left and right
sides are mirror images. The C-69 spring is used between the cables
traveling to the rudder, to provide tension on the cables at all
times.
..... Cable attachments should be accomplished with no weight on the
tailwheel, and with the rudder and tailwheel in the neutral position.
(Use the rudder rigging template.) It is recommended that the QTW5-
Q2CSA10 hookup be accomplished first. Those cables must be as tight
as practical. Then, hookup the rudder cables to the outboard holes of
QTW5. Since there will be a quick disconnect later at the fuselage
cut point, just cut enough cable to reach the fuselage cut point. The
stop on QTW5 may need to be modified by filing it back in order to
reach the limits of rudder travel indicated on the rudder rigging
template.
RIGGING THE RUDDER PEDAL CABLE
..... The 3/32" cable is attached to the rudder pedal using a cable
shackle, thimble and NICO press sleeve, as shown. You may wish to
wait until after the quick disconnect fittings are assembled at the
fuselage cut point, in order to better set up the angle of the rudder
pedals.