Stabilators; Torque Drive Pocket Reinforcement Check - BVM Go Fly Gold F-18C Assembly And Operating Manual

STABILATORS

 The Stabilators plug into the side of the fuse
and are retained by a single clamp from the
bottom. It use a 9/64
screw.
NOTE: A small amount Super Lube can be
applied to the shaft coming out of the
Stabilator. This will help it where it passes
through the body.

Torque Drive Pocket Reinforcement Check

Check the torque drive pockets.
One early kit had a Stab drive pocket improperly installed.
Because you cannot see inside these structures, this very simple procedure will assure that
the factory workers did not overlook another one.
Stabilators
Drill .8" deep into the stab. The drill should
engage balsa and/or glue. At the .8" depth
there is a 1/8" plywood rib.
If there is a need for more glue, use the
syringe to inject.
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