Section.7:.Stabilizer.installation - Hangar 9 P-51D 1.50 ARF Assembly Manual

Section 7: Stabilizer Installation
Required Parts
•.Fuselage.
•.Stabilizer.tube.(long)
•.4-40.x.1/2".socket.head.screw.(2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
•.Hex.wrench:.3/32"
•.Tap.handle.
•.Drill.
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.Step 1
Insert.the.stabilizer.tubes.into.one.of.the.stabilizer..
halves..The.short.tube.is.placed.towards.the.leading..
edge.of.the.stabilizer.
•.Stabilizer.tube.(short)
•.4-40.tap
•.Drill.bit:.#43

.Step 2
Drill.through.the.hole.into.the.stabilizer.and.tap.for.a..
4-40.bolt..Install.a.4-40.x.1/2".bolt.to.secure.the.tube..
in.the.stabilizer.
Warning:.Use.caution.when.drilling.
through.the.stabilizer.tube..Only.drill.
through.one.wall.of.the.tube.

.Step 3
Slide.the.assembly.into.the.fuselage..Slide.the..
remaining.stab.half.onto.the.tubes.and.drill.and.tap..
the.location.for.the.4-40.retaining.bolt..Install.the.bolt..
to.complete.the.procedure.
Hint:.When.removing.the.stabilizer.for.
storage,.remove.only.one.bolt,.leaving.the.
tube.secured.in.the.remaining.stabilizer..
Trying.to.install.the.tube.without.the.aid.of.
an.alignment.guide.can.be.frustrating.
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