Ultra Stick Hangar 9, Instruction Manual

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Step 9. Mix approximately 1/4 ounce of 30-minute epoxy and
apply it to both the pivot bushing where it goes into the fuselage
and into the hole in the rudder you drilled in Step 4.
Hint: A toothpick applicator may be helpful in getting the
epoxy into the holes.
Step 10. Reassemble the tail wheel assembly and the rudder
onto the vertical stabilizer, making sure the rudder is aligned
properly (up & down). Wipe away any excess epoxy with a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to cure completely
before attempting to hinge the rudder.
Step 11. With the rudder and tail wheel assembly installed,
apply thin CA to the rudder hinges on both sides, using the
same techniques outlined in Section 1. Be sure to remove the
T-pins before applying the CA. There should be a minimal gap
between the rudder and vertical stabilizer.
Step 12. Wipe away any excess CA with CA remover/debonder.
After the hinges are dry, check to be sure they are securely in
place by trying to pull the rudder from the vertical stabilizer. Use
care not to crush the structure.
Step 13. Work the rudder left and right to make sure the move-
ment is free and that the tail wheel assembly tracks accordingly.
Step 14. Slide the tail wheel itself onto the tail wheel wire.
Next slide the wheel collar on the wire and tighten the screw in
the wheel collar. Place a drop of threadlock on the screw to
secure the collar in place.
Note: The tail wheel must rotate freely with only a small
amount of side play.
It may be necessary to drill out the tail wheel slightly so the
wheel will spin freely on the axle.
Section 7: Installing the Rudder and Tail Wheel Assembly
CONTINUED