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E-flite Aeronca Champ 15e ARF Assembly Manual
17. Adjust the position of the clevis on the rudder
pushrod so the balance tab on the rudder is aligned
with the fin when the clevis is connected to the
control horn. Once adjusted, slide the silicone clevis
retainer over the forks of the clevis to keep it from
opening accidentally in flight.
Tail Wheel Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage assembly Tail wheel assembly
2mm nut
2mm x 8mm machine screw
2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (2)
Rudder steering bracket (2)
Tail wheel spring (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Side cutter
Threadlock
Nut driver: 4mm
Needle nose pliers
Ruler
Phillips screwdriver: #1
Make sure to use threadlock on all metal-to-
metal fasteners so they don’t vibrate loose.
1. Attach the two rudder steering brackets to the
rudder using a 2mm x 8mm machine screw and
2mm nut. The bracket will angle down from the
mounting hole in the rudder. Tighten the hardware
using a #1 Phillips screwdriver and 4mm nut driver.