Section 3: Rudder Cable Installation - Hangar 9 RV-8 Assembly Manual

note: The EP version will require you to mount the
main receiver and remote receiver in the locations
shown in the photos below to allow for the installation
of the motor battery. The receiver is shown with the
pins facing up so the majority of the case is supported
by the former in the fuselage.
Hangar 9 RV-8 Assembly Manual
Section 3:
Rudder Cable installation
Required Parts
Fuselage Rudder cable
Cable crimp (4) Clevis (2)
Heat shrink tubing
Pre-bent pull-pull fitting (2)
Tools and Adhesives
Phillips screwdriver: #2 Crimping tool
Hobby knife with #11 blade Side cutters
Scissors Pliers
Pin drill Drill bit: 5/64-inch (2mm)
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Step 1
Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the servo horns
from the rudder and elevator servos.
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Step 2
Use a pin drill and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the
holes that are 9/16-inch (15mm) from the center of a 180
degree servo arm as shown. Insert the pre-bent pull-pull
fittings in the holes as shown.
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Step 3
Insert one end of the cable into the cable crimp as show. The
cable will then go through the hole of the pre-bent pull-pull
fitting then back through the cable crimp. Do not cut the
cable at this time.
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