Section 7: Hinging The Horizontal Stabilizer And Elevator - Hangar 9 Clipped-wing Taylorcraft Instruction Manual

Section 7: Hinging the Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevators
Parts Needed
Fuselage with horizontal and vertical stabilizers mounted
Elevators (2)
Step 1. Locate the two elevator halves. Trial fit each into
position using the same hinging technique learned in Section 1.
Step 2. With one elevator half proper aligned (left and right),
apply thin CA glue to the hinges on both sides. Wipe away any
excess CA with CA debonder and a paper towel.
Tools and Adhesives Needed
Thin CA glue
CA debonder
Paper towels
T-pins
Step 3. After the hinges are dry, check that they are securely in
place by trying to pull the elevator from the horizontal stabilizer.
Use care not to crush the structure.
Step 4. Repeat Steps 1-3 for the other elevator half.
Step 5. Flex the elevator halves up and down several times to
"work in" the hinges and check for proper movement.
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