Elevator Pushrod Installation - RED BARON PIZZA SQUADRON’S STEARMAN Assembly Manual

STEARMAN 71.5 inches
2) While holding the vertical stabilizer
firmly in place, use a pen and draw a
line on each side of the vertical stabilizer
where it meets the top of the fuselage.
When cutting through the covering to re-
move it, cut with only enough pressure to only
cut through the covering itself. Cutting into
the balsa structure may weaken it.
3) Slide the vertical stabilizer back in-
place. Using a triangle, check to ensure
that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º
to the horizontal stabilizer.
Horizontal
90º
Stabilizer.
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1) Install the elevator control horn using
the same method as with the aileron con-
trol horns.
2) Position the elevator control horn on
the both side of elevator.
Vertical
Stabilizer.
Instruction Manual.
5) When you are sure that everything is
aligned correctly, mix up a generous
amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy. Ap-
ply epoxy to the bottom and top edges
of the filler block. Set the stabilizer in
place and realign. Double check all of
your measurements once more before
the epoxy cures. Hold the stabilizer in
place with T-pins or masking tape and
remove any excess epoxy using a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol. Allow the
epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.
ELEVATOR PUSHROD
INSTALLATION.
Elevator control horn.
3) Thread one clevis and M2 lock nut on
to each elevator control rod. Thread the
horns on until they are flush with the
ends of the control rods.
Elevator control horn.