AT 6 - TEXAN.
Instruction Manual.
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When cutting through the covering to re-
move it, cut with only enough pressure
to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting
into the balsa structure may weaken it.
5) Slide the vertical stabilizer back in
place. Using a triangle, check to ensure that
the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to the hori-
zontal stabilizer as shown in the illustration
below.
6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a
paper towel, remove any excess C/A glue that
may have accumulated on the fuselage or in
the vertical stabilizer hinge area.
C/A glue.
90º
Vertical
Stabilizer.
Horizontal
Stabilizer.
Work the rudder left and right several
times to “work in” the hinges and check
for proper movement.
Note:
7) When you are sure that everything is
aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of
30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the mount-
ing slot in the top of the fuselage and to the sides
and bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting
area. Apply epoxy to the bottom and top edges
of the filler block and to the lower hinge also.
Set the stabilizer in place and realign. Double
check all of your measurements once more be-
fore the epoxy cures. Hold the stabilizer in place
with T-pins or masking tape and remove any
excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before pro-
ceeding.
3) While holding the vertical stabilizer
firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on
each side of the vertical stabilizer where it
meets the top of the fuselage.
Remove covering.
4) Remove the stabilizer. Using a mod-
eling knife, remove the covering from below
the lines you drew. Also remove the covering
from the bottom edge of the stabilizer and the
bottom and top edges of the filler block. Leave
the covering in place on the sides of the filler
block.
Pen.
