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E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual
3. Slide a #4 washer onto each of the threaded
rods exposed on the bottom of the stabilizer.
4. Use a 1/4-inch nut driver to install a 4-40
locknut on each of the threaded rods. Do not over-
tighten the nuts and damage the structure of the
stabilizer. They only need to be tight enough to
prevent the fin from moving when it is installed.
5. Locate the 18
3
/
8
-inch (467mm) rudder pushrod.
Insert the Z-bend in the pushrod into the center hole
of the rudder control horn as shown.
6. Locate the 20
1
/
2
-inch (521mm) elevator
pushrod. Insert the Z-bend in the pushrod into the
center hole of the elevator control horn as shown.
7. Insert the elevator and rudder pushrods into the
pushrod tubes at the rear of the fuselage.
8. Slide the tail assembly forward so it is resting in
position at the rear of the fuselage as shown below.