Installing The Vertical Stabilizer - Phoenix Model AT6-TEXAN Instruction Manual

5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just
drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering
from between them using a modeling knife.
When cutting through the covering to remove it,
cut with only enough pressure to only cut
through the covering it's self. Cutting into the
balsa structure may weaken it. This could lead
to possible failure during flight.
6. Test again the position of the elevator and
adjust it as shown.
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 bottom
of the stabilizer mounting area and to the
stabilizer mounting platform sides in the
fuselage. Insert the stabilizer in place and
re-align.
measurements one more time before the epoxy
cures. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
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8. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the
masking tape or T-pins used to hold the
stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue
joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that
were not filled previously and clean up the
excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.

INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER

1. Using the block of the rudder as a guide and
mark the shape of it on the top of the elevator.
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2. Remove the covering from the elevator and also
on the block of rudder.
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Double check all of your
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