Section 5: Installing the Elevators
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Step 3
Slide the elevator and stab together. Remember to
insert the joiner wire into the elevator before
starting the hinges.
Step 4
Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other elevator half.
Step 5
Use a ruler to align one half of the elevator parallel to
the stabilizer. Use a second ruler to see if the opposite
elevator is also in alignment. If not, bend the joiner
wire slightly until both elevators align. If the elevators
are not aligned, the aircraft won’t trim properly.
Step 6
Remove the elevators from the stabilizer. Roughen
the joiner wire using medium sandpaper. Mix
1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy and apply it to the
groove and hole in one elevator half. Install the
elevator half as described in Step 3. Remove any
excess epoxy using rubbing alcohol and a paper
towel. 30-minute epoxy should provide enough
time to do both of the elevators.
Cool Tip
: You can combine the previous
step with the following step if you like.
This will hold the elevator in position while
the epoxy cures.
Step 7
Check to make sure both elevators move freely. They
should not rub against the stabilizer towards the tips.
Apply thin CA to both sides of the hinge. Make sure
to saturate the hinge and don’t use accelerator.
