Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation - Hangar 9 Sundowner 50 ARF Assembly Manual

Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation

Required Parts
• Servo cover (right and left) • Snap link (2)
• Nylon clevis (2)
• #2 x 3/8-inch sheet metal screw (8)
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• 3 / -inch (80mm) threaded pushrod (2)
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• Servo mounting blocks,
3/4 x 9/16 x 5/16-inch (19 x 14 x 8mm) (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Felt-tipped pen
• Phillips screwdriver
• String
• Drill bit: 5/64-inch (2mm) • Pliers
• Side cutters
• Pin drill
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Step 1
Position the servo between the laser-etched marks on the
servo cover. If the servo does not align between the marks,
align the servo with the marks closest to the edge and
relocate the marking for the remaining block.
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• Clevis retainer (2)
• Thin CA
• Long servo arm (2)
• Weight or wheel collar
• Drill
• Sandpaper
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Step 2
Use sandpaper to roughen the surface of the 3/4 x 9/16 x
5/16-inch (19 x 14 x 8mm) hardwood blocks that will be
attached to the servo cover. Use 30-minute epoxy to attach
the blocks to the servo covers.
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Step 3
Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the locations for the
servo mounting screws on the hardwood blocks. Leave
a slight gap between the servo and servo cover to isolate
it from vibrations transferred through the airframe and
into the cover.