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71.
Position the stabilizer back on the fuselage and check its
alignment. Use clamps to hold the stabilizer in position.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.
72.
Use a paper towel and isopropyl alcohol to remove any
excess epoxy from the fuselage and stabilizer before the
epoxy fully cures. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before
proceeding.
Check the position of the stabilizer repeatedly during
the curing process to make sure it has not moved.
FIN INSTALLATION
73.
Fit the fi n to the fuselage. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace
the outline of the fi n on the fuselage and stabilizer. Also
trace the outline of the fuselage on the fi n.
74.
Use a ruler and carefully cut the covering 1/8 inch (3
mm) inside the line drawn on the fi n. Use care not to cut
into the underlying wood.
75.
Use a ruler and carefully cut the covering 1/8 inch (3
mm) inside the line drawn on the fuselage and stabilizer.
Use care not to cut into the underlying wood, weakening
the structure.
76.
Mix 1/2 ounce (15ml) of 30-minute epoxy. Use an epoxy
brush to apply epoxy to the exposed wood on the bottom
of the fi n and to the fuselage. Fit the fi n into position,
using a square to align the fi n to the stabilizer.
77.
Use a paper towel and isopropyl alcohol to remove any
excess epoxy from the fi n and fuselage. Allow the epoxy
to fully cure before proceeding.
Check the position of the fin repeatedly during
the curing process to make sure it has not moved.
RUDDER INSTALLATION
78.
Use medium grit sandpaper to lightly sand the tail wheel
wire where it contacts the rudder. Use a paper towel and
isopropyl alcohol to remove any oils or debris from the
wire.
79.
Slide the tail wheel bracket onto the wire.
80.
Use a fl at fi le to make a fl at area on the tail gear wire for
the tail wheel collar setscrew.
