Section 9: Hinging The Rudder And Elevator; Section 10: Installing The Control Horns - Hangar 9 Super Stick Instruction Manual

9
HINGING THE RUDDER AND ELEVATOR
Parts Needed
Fuselage
Rudder
Elevator
Hinges
1. Take the 3 hinges for the rudder and flex them
accordingly so they move freely.
2. Mix a small amount of 30-minute epoxy. Using either
a mixing stick or a piece of scrap wood, apply the
epoxy sparingly inside each hinge slot on the rudder.
Additionally, apply a small amount of epoxy to the top
and bottom half of each hinge. Insert the hinges into
the rudder until the hinge line is even with the leading
edge of the rudder.
3. Apply epoxy to the remaining half of each hinge and
into the hinge slots in the vertical fin as well. Replace
the rudder onto the vertical fin.
Note: Be sure to insert the tail wheel wire guide into
the rudder.
10
INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS
Parts Needed
Control horns
Control horn backplates
Control horn screws
Fuselage
Wing
Important: When installing the control horns, it is
important that the holes in the control horns where
the pushrod attaches are directly in-line with the
control surface hinge line.
Tools & Adhesives Needed
30-minute epoxy
Mixing stick
Paper towels
Rubbing alcohol
4. Carefully wipe away any excess epoxy using a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol.
5. Repeat this procedure to install the elevator to the
horizontal stabilizer.
Tools & Adhesives Needed
Drill
Drill bit: 1/16 "
Felt tipped pen or pencil
Phillips screwdriver
Ruler
1. To locate the elevator control horns, measure over
1/2 " to the right from the center of the tail section on
the fuselage. Mark the elevator as shown with a felt
tipped pen or a pencil. This mark will be the center of
the elevator control horn.