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Step 4.
Mix a small amount of 30-minute epoxy and lightly coat
the inside of the threaded holes and the 8-32 x 2" Rocket City
screw. From the top of the elevator, thread the 8-32 screws into
the tapped holes and tighten. Wipe away any excess epoxy with
rubbing alcohol and paper towels.
Step 5.
Screw the molded swivel link onto the 8-32 screw until
the distance from the elevator surface to the bottom of the link is
5/8". Repeat this for the other elevator.
Step 6.
Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same
techniques used to hinge the ailerons. After hinging the elevator,
use the same techniques to seal the elevator hinge gaps. Use
transparent UltraCote
®
for the bottom of the elevator.
Note:
Since the holes in the long stabilizer tube are not
drilled or tapped, you will have to make sure this is done
so the stabilizers can be securely attached to the fuselage.
Check the tube opening sockets on both sides of the
fuselage and remove any covering or debris with a sharp
#11 blade.
Step 7.
Locate the holes in each of the stabilizer’s top surface.
The holes have been drilled for the 4-40 cap screw and split
washer. These screws are used to secure each stabilizer to the
fuselage. The longer of the two tail tubes will require holes to be
drilled in each end for the 4-40 cap screws.
Step 8.
Insert the shorter of the tail tubes into the forward hole
in the rear of the fuselage. Insert the longer of the tail tubes into
the rear hole in one of the stabilizers halves, then insert into the
rear hole of the fuselage and slide it onto the smaller tube in the
fuselage until it touches the side of the fuselage. This may fit
tightly; use caution not to damage the stabilizer half.
Section 7: Installing the Elevator, Control Horns, and Linkages
CONTINUED
