Section 7: Rudder Installation - Hangar 9 P-40 Warhawk Assembly Manual

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Step 5
Check to make sure the elevator moves freely. Check
to make sure the hinge gap between the elevator and
stabilizer is roughly 1/64-inch. Apply thin CA to both
sides of the hinge. Make sure to saturate the hinge and
don't use accelerator.

Section 7: Rudder Installation

Required Parts
• Fuselage assembly
• Tail wheel assembly
• Tail wheel bracket
• #2 x 3/8" sheet metal screw (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• 6-minute epoxy
• Drill
• T-pins
• Rudder
• Thin CA
• Drill bit: 1/8"
Section 6: Installing the Elevators
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Step 6
Once the CA and epoxy have fully cured, gently pull
on the elevator and stab to make sure the hinges are well
glued. Flex the elevators a few times to break-in
the hinges.
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Step 7
Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to install the remaining
elevator half.
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Step 1
Use a 1/8" drill to drill a 1
bottom of the rudder.
1 / " deep hole 1" from the
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