Install The Firewall, Pushrod Tubes And Tank Hatch - GREAT PLANES Tracer Instruction Manual

Install the Firewall, Pushrod
Tubes and Tank Hatch
1. Remove the fuse from the work surface. Remove the
pins from the fuse top.
2. Fit the firewall tabs into the slots in the fuse sides.
When satisfied that the firewall can be put in place easily,
epoxy it in place. Hint: Note the right thrust built into the
firewall installation.
3. Double-check all glue joints of the entire fuselage.
Reinforce with medium CA as needed.
4. Cut the three 3/16" x 36" pushrod tubes to 20" long.
Roughen the outside of the tubes with sandpaper so glue will
stick securely. Note: There are four holes in the formers and
fuse sides. The fourth holes are for an optional antenna tube.
If you choose this option, you will need to install an additional
3/16" x 36" pushrod tube like the other three (not included).
5. Fit the two elevator pushrod tubes in the upper holes
in F4A, F5A, F6A and the fuse sides, leaving a small
amount of excess extending out the fuse sides. Fit the
rudder pushrod similarly into the lower right hole.
6. Glue the pushrod tubes to the three formers with
medium CA.
7. You're about to mix epoxy to work on the aft end of the
fuselage. Before you do so, test fit the die-cut 1/8" ply stab
saddle. Lightly sand as needed for a perfect fit. Temporarily
remove the stab saddle.
8. Mix 30-minute epoxy and use some of it to install the
stab saddle.
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