IMPORTANT NOTE:
On early kits the elevator servos are fitted towards the front of the
fuselage with a carbon pushrod actuating the tailplane. The following work
MUST
be carried out
on the pre-fitted elevator pushrod. Do not skip this step.
You will notice there is a join in the pushrod assembly with a sleeve over the join approx 200mm
from the front end of the pushrod. This area needs to be worked as follows:-
1) Use a dremel with sanding drum and grind the reinforcement sleeve down as much as you can.
2) Prepare some 80g/sqm 10 cm (4") wide fiberglass and mix some laminating resin or 30 min
epoxy (or Hysol/Aeroproxy)
3) wrap at least 4-5 layers of this 80g (4oz) glass cloth in full width around the joint area and soak
it with the resin/epoxy glue.
The above work is absolutely necessary to attain the strongest joint. Once completed it will provide
for a very secure mechanism. Later kits are provided with a method of installing the elevator
servos in the rear behind the stab.
Main tailplane assembly
A piece of material is provided to attach between the bearing blocks in order to keep their position
making it easier to attach and detach the taiplane for transport. To fit this piece, line up the blocks
Skygate Collection
BAE Hawk Mk 66
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