User Manual

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VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
Required Tools and Fasteners: 30-Minute Epoxy #2 Phillips Screwdriver
Craft Sticks (for mixing epoxy) (1) M3x10 Phillips Head Self-Tapping Screw
Mixing Cup Low tack tape (e.g. blue painters tape)
Paper Towels CA Adhesive
1. Find the vertical stabilizer assembly. Flex the hinge-line back and forth to ensure that it moves freely, make any adjustments as necessary.
Check all the hinge points and ensure that none of them are loose or unglued. If they are add some CA adhesive, making sure that you do not
get any adhesive in the hinge point.
2. Test fit the vertical fin to the fuselage, making sure everything fits properly. Make any adjustments that may be necessary. Use craft sticks and
mixing cups to mix an adequate amount of 30-minute epoxy. Apply epoxy to the fuselage on all mating surfaces with the vertical fin. Be sure to
avoid the three square depressions when applying epoxy so that the adhesive does not get into the hinge points.
3. Assemble the parts, being sure to wipe up any excess epoxy with a paper towel. Confirm alignment, apply some low tack tape to hold the joint
in place and wait for the epoxy to cure before proceeding to the next step. This area of the airplane sees a lot of load so ensure that you use
epoxy for this joint for the extra strength it provides.
4. Once the epoxy has cured, install the M3x10 rudder hinge screw using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Deflect the rudder in both directions by hand
to check movement. While checking the movement, tighten the screw until the rudder begins to bind, then loosen the screw one quarter turn.
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