Vertical Fin Installation - Hangar 9 PT-19 CL Assembly Manual

Vertical Fin Installation

Required Parts
• Fuselage assembly • Vertical fin
Required Tools and Adhesives
• 30-minute epoxy
• Mixing cups • Mixing sticks
• Toothpicks • Hobby knife w/#11 blade
• Paper towel • Rubbing alcohol
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Step 1
Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the covering
from the top of the fuselage to fit the vertical fin. Also
remove the covering from the very aft end of the fuselage
leaving 1/16-inch (1.5mm) of covering on each side of the
fuselage as shown in the second photo below.
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Step 2
Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the covering
from the bottom of the fin where it fits into the fuselage.
Also remove the covering from the fin where it meets the aft
end of the fuselage.
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Step 3
Test fit the fin to the fuselage. Use a square to check that
the fin fits square to the stabilizer. Use 30-minute epoxy
to glue the fin to the fuselage. Apply epoxy to the exposed
wood of the fin and fuselage. Allow the epoxy to fully cure
before proceeding.
Hint: Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove
any excess epoxy before continuing.
Hangar 9 PT-19 CL Assembly Manual