Section 13: Aileron Control System Installation - Model Tech SE5a SCOUT Instructions For Final Assembly

SECTION 13: AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION

(2) Aileron Servo Hatch Covers (W34)
(4) Aileron Servo Mounting Blocks (W35)
(2) 1-1/4" Threaded Wires w/Z-Bend
(2) 7-1/8" Threaded Wires w/90º Bend
(6) Nylon Control Horns w/Backplates
(4) Nylon Clevises
Kwik Bond Thin C/A
Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
# 1 & # 2 Phillips Head Screwdrivers
2.5mm Hex Wrench
Adjustable Open-End Wrench
Needle Nose Pliers
Excel Modeling Knife
Electric Drill
1/16" & 5/64" Drill Bits
STEP 1: INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS
Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto one aileron servo, making sure to install the collets with the flanges
toward the bottom of the servo.
Connect your radio system and plug the aileron servo into the receiver. Center the servo by double-checking that the
aileron trim lever on your transmitter is centered.
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
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(2) Nylon 90º Snap Keepers
(2) M2 x 20mm Machine Screws
(2) M2 x 25mm Machine Screws
(8) M2 x 10mm Flange-Head Wood Screws
(8) M2 x 10mm Machine Screws
Ernst Airplane Stand
Ruler
Pencil
Masking Tape
Paper Towels
Rubbing Alcohol
NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Using a modeling knife, cut away all but one arm from a
large "4-point" servo horn.
Install the servo horn onto the servo, making sure that it's
centered, as shown.
Install the servo horn retaining screw to secure the servo
horn to the servo.
Plug one 12" servo extension onto the aileron servo lead.
To prevent the servo lead from pulling apart during
assembly, or worse, during flight, secure the plugs together,
using a short piece of 3/8" diameter heat-shrink tubing.
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