Section 6: Rudder And Elevator Linkage Installation - Hangar 9 fokker D.VII Assembly Manual

Section 6: Rudder and Elevator Linkage Installation

Required Parts
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• 27 / -inch (690mm) pushrod, rudder
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• 26 / -inch (680mm) pushrod, elevator
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• Pushrod snap keeper (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Felt-tipped pen
• Side cutters
• Drill bit: 5/64-inch (2mm)
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Step 1
Enlarge the hole 1/2-inch (13mm) from the center of the
servo horn using a 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit. Use side
cutters to remove any unused arms from the horn.
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Step 2
Slide the rudder pushrod into the tube inside the fuselage.
Attach the clevis to the center hole of the rudder control
horn as shown.
• Pliers
• Pin drill
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Step 3
Center the rudder transmitter trim and rudder servo. Use
a felt-tipped pen to mark the pushrod where it crosses the
outer hole of the rudder servo horn.
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Step 4
Use pliers to make a 90-degree bend in the rudder
pushrod as shown.
Note: A piece of safety tubing has been
installed on the clevis. This will be placed over
the clevis once the control throws are set.
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