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TAIL INSTALLATION
1.
Collect the following items:
(1) Fuselage
(1) Stabilizer
(1) Fin
(2) 4-40 nylon locking nuts
(4) 4-40 x 3/4 “ socket head screws
(6) #4 washers
Thread lock
Note:
Thread lock must be used where ever any
machine bolts are going into any type of nuts. If
you do not use thread lock the bolts could
become loose and fall out in flight.
We recomend that you epoxy the fin and
the stabilizer together onto the fuselage if you
will not be removing them.
1.
Look for the holes in the center of the stabiliz-
er.
Insert the studs that are protruding out the
bottom of the fin into the top of the stabilizer.
(Stars side is up)
Place a #4 washer and a nylon locking nut on
each threaded stud.
Tighten both locking nuts.
2.
Place the stabilizer fin assembly onto the rear
of the fuselage.
Make sure to use thread lock on these bolts.
Insert (4) 4-40 x 3/4” bolts with washers
through the top of the stabilizer and into the
blind nuts mounted on the fuselage
Tighten all 4 bolts.
Remove this cardboard protector
3.
connect the snap link to the elevator and rud-
der control horns.
Slide the silicone keeper over the snap link.
MAIN GEAR & WHEEL INSTALLATION
1.
Collect the following items:
(2)
Landing gear wire
(4)
2 x 5/16"screw
(2
Landing gear strap
(3)
2-1/2" wheel
(4)
Wheel collar
(4)
Set screw
2.
Insert one gear leg in the hole in the bottom
of the fuselage.
