Section 16: Installing The Linkages - Hangar 9 Piper Cherokee Instruction Manual

Section 16: Installing the Linkages

Parts Needed
• Aileron horns (2)
• Long (17-3/4'') threaded rods (2)
• Wing
• Heat shrink tubing
• Clevises (5)
• Short (13'') threaded rods (4)
Installing the Aileron Linkage
Step 1. Remove the two aileron horns from the plastic parts
tree. Thread the aileron horns onto the aileron torque rod until
the rod is flush with the aileron horn.
Step 2. Locate two of the short (13'') threaded rods. Using the
Z-bend pliers, make a Z-bend 3-5/8'' from the treaded end of
both rods. Carefully, remove the extra length of rod with a wire
cutter. Set the extra length of rod aside for now. It will be used in
the construction of the elevator and rudder pushrods.
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Tools and Adhesives Needed
• Z-bend pliers
• Ruler
• Thick CA glue
• Hobby knife
• Heat gun
• Wire cutters
• Needle nose pliers
Step 3. Screw a clevis onto the threaded end of each rod.
Step 4. Center the servo horn and install the Z-bend into the
outermost hole on either side of the servo arm.
Step 5. Attach the clevises onto their respective aileron horns.
Note: It is a good idea to place a piece of fuel tubing over
the clevises. This will provide extra insurance against
the clevises accidentally coming open.