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E-flite Pitts Model 12 15e ARF Assembly Manual
7. Slide the stabilizer back in position. After checking
the alignment one last time, wick thin CA into the joint
between the fuselage and stabilizer. Allow the CA to cure
without using accelerator.
Rudder Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage
Rudder
Tail wheel assembly
Tail wheel bracket
CA hinge (3)
#2 x 1/2-inch sheet metal screw (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Pin drill
Drill bit: 5/64-inch (2mm)
30-minute epoxy
Thin CA
Pliers
Ruler
T-pins
Phillips screwdriver: #0
Side cutters
Ruler
1. Place the fin in position. Trace the outline of the
fuselage onto both sides of the fin. Remove the covering
from the bottom of the fin using the same technique used
for the stabilizer. Position the fin back onto the fuselage.
Use a square to check the alignment between the fin
and stabilizer. Lightly sand the bottom of the fin until the
alignment is correct. Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the fin
to the fuselage. Check the alignment to make sure it does
not change position during the curing process.