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servo mount. Don’t forget to give the surface of the hatch a light
sand before applying the epoxy. Set aside and allow epoxy to
set.
Now your servo hatches are complete, and you can now fit them
to the wing. Sit the hatch in place and hold them there with some
masking tape while your pre drill the holes for the hatch retaining
screws Use a small drill bit (1.5-2mm) to drill the holes for the
hatch cover retention screws. Use the 2.9mmx15mm sheet metal
screws provided.
A 200mm extension lead will be required to have the servo lead
exit the wing root. As this lead will be permanent, it would be
wise to use a safety clip or some heat shrink to prevent the leads
from separating. This is good practice for all extension leads that
will remain permanently attached.
(As an alternative to the plywood servo mount, you could also
use a JR single servo side mount (#07-04). These items are
pretty cheap and can be attached with some 3mm screws and
nylock nuts. Most hobby stores will keep these items. The same
measuring process as with the ply mounts applies. Work toward
keeping the servo output shaft as close as possible to the centre
of the hatch slot.)
Assemble the push rod from the components in the parts bag. If
necessary trim to length. The servo arm should exit the hatch at
90° to the hatch. Ensure that both the aileron servos are aligned
like this. The push rods for both sides should be the same length.
If you wish to use after market turnbuckles a 60mm or 2.5” item
is required. Alternatively a ball link can be used in place of the
alloy clevis.
Attach the servo hatch to the wing using the 15mm screws
provided. The aileron control horns are pre fitted at the factory
and ready to use. These double horns provide excellent strength
and the 3mm ball link provided will fit nicely between the horns.
When you have adjusted the push rod to the correct length, fit the
push rod between the servo and control horn. Carefully move the
aileron through its full travel to ensure there is no binding.