Hangar 9 RV-8 Assembly Manual page 13

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Step 8
Slide each of the cables into the tubes inside the fuselage.
The cables will exit the fuselage at the rear. You will need to
use a hobby knife with #11 blade to remove the covering so
the cables can exit.
Hint: Poking the cable a few times will make an
indentation in the covering so the exit can be located.
Hangar 9 RV-8 Assembly Manual
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Step 9
Thread clevis 10-turns on the threaded pull-pull fitting. Use
scissors to cut two 1/4-inch (6mm) long pieces from the
heat shrink provided and slide it onto the clevis. Prepare two
assemblies at this time.
note: The heat shrink on the clevises will be tightened
after the control throws have been set.
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Step 10
Connect the clevises to the center hole of the rudder
control horns.
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Step 11
Slip the cable through the hole in the fitting. With the
radio system on, center the rudder servo. With the rudder
centered, pull the cable so it has a light amount of tension.
Make a slight bend in the cable as shown. This will help
when installing the crimp in the next steps.
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Step 12
Remove the cable, then slide it through the crimp. The cable
then goes through the fitting and back through the crimp.
Use crimping pliers to secure the crimp to the cable.
note: It may be necessary to adjust the tension on the
cable from time to time. Simply thread the clevis in or
out at the rudder control horn to keep light tension on
the cable. Always adjust both clevises equally to avoid
changing the rudder trim.
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Step 13
Repeat Steps 10 through 12 to connect the opposite cable to
the rudder control horn.
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