Hinging The Elevator - Carf-Models SIAI Marchetti SF-260 Construction Manual

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As shown here, an approx. 6mm thick plywood spacer is set on the front side of the mounting
tabs (use here 2,9 x 25mm screws) so that the servo arm is centered in the slot of the
stabilizer and does not rub.

2.2. Hinging the Elevator

The hinging of the elevator(s) has been almost
completely pre-fabricated.
Only the 4mm Aluminum hinge-pin needs to be
flared on the end facing the fuselage to prevent it
from slipping inside the elevator.
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Be sure to use servo arms that are
properly dimensioned for the task
(length and strength)!
The required linkages (ball-link, fork
clevis and rods) are included with the kit,
and the setup is analogous to the the
aileron installation.
After trimming the hinge-pin to length
(from the end opposite the flared end), it
can be inserted and secured with a bit of
tape over the flared end.
The servos are connected before
flying, during the field assembly, with the
servo wire extensions in the fuselage.
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