§ Rudder Modification (Optional)
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T-45 Goshawk Composite
Hinge Rudder and Mount Control
Horn
Required Parts
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Fuselage [F]
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Rudder [F]
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Hinges (2) [F4]
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Control Horn
Required Tools and Adhesives
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Sharp Hobby Knife
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12 Minute Epoxy Adhesive
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Thin CA Adhesive
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Test fit the rudder; make sure that there are no
clearance issues, if there are fix them now.
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Mark the location for the hinges and cut the
corresponding slots in the rudder and vertical
stabilizer.
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Dry fit the rudder and make sure that it moves
freely and without any binding, if you need to
make any adjustments now is the time.
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While the rudder is still fitted to the fuselage
mark the position for the control horn.
Dry fit hinges and mark location for control horn
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Remove the rudder and mount the control horn
using whatever mechanism is called for by the
control horn.
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If using a wooden control horn, like the one
shown in the picture to the right, start by
cutting a slot in the rudder to accommodate the
control horn. Bond the control horn in place
using Epoxy adhesive.
Install the control horn
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Mount the rudder in its final position and bond it
with thin CA adhesive at the hinges in the same
fashion as you attached the wing control
surfaces.