16. Use denatured alcohol and a cloth to remove all excess epoxy, especially on the
hinge pin. Make sure you have full deflection in both directions – once satisfied
with the results, set the surface aside to dry. After the hinges have dried
thoroughly, pull on them to make sure they are properly installed.
Note: Before installing the servos, it’s a good time to seal the hinge gap with a strip
of Ultracote or Blenderm tape. Also, I recommend that you thin a small amount of
epoxy with a few drops of alcohol and apply a light coat to the inside of the stab and
to the servo mounting rib as well as to the root rib and mounting tabs to protect
against exhaust residue that can collect in these areas.
17. Before installing the elevator servos, temporarily install the servo arms and
electronically center the servos.
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