Cub Crafters CC18-180 Maintenance Manual page 158

Refer to Figure 27-40-2
(a) Identify the right stabilizer. (Note that the fabric seam should be on the bottom of
the surface). Lay the stabilizer on a suitable work surface and apply a thin coat of
grease (MIL-G-81322E) to the inside ends of the front and rear tubes.
(b) If the tail surfaces have been changed and new tubes are to be installed,
complete the following steps;

Make a line around the front stabilizer tube (6), 2-7/8 inches from one end
with a fine tip felt pen.
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Make a line around the rear stabilizer tube (7), 2-1/2 inches from one end
with a fine tip felt pen.

Slide the front tube liner (6) into the end of the stabilizer until the marks are
even with the end of the stabilizer tube.

Drill a hole down through the topside of the stabilizer and tube with a #12 bit,
using the predrilled hole in the stabilizer frame as a guide. DO NOT DRILL
CLEAR THROUGH AT THIS TIME.

Insert a short 3/16-inch bolt or cleco into each hole to hold the alignment and
turn the stabilizer frame over. It may be may be necessary to hold the
alignment bolt in place with tape.

Drill a hole with a #12 bit through the stabilizer holes into the tube liners,
remove the alignment bolts and drill clear through to "clean out" the holes.

Repeat the same steps for the rear tube liner (7).
(c) Attach the front tube with a long bolt (1) and washer (3) inserted through the
stabilizer and tube (6) and secure it with a washer (4) and nut (5). Torque the nut
to 38-43 in/lbs.
(d) Attach the rear tube with a bolt (2) and washer (3) inserted through the stabilizer
and tube and secure it with a washer (4) and nut (5). Torque the nut to 38-43
in/lbs.
(e) Apply a thin coat of grease (MIL-G-81322E
attachment tubes on the airframe and slide the stabilizer on until it is tight against
the mounting points.
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CC18-180 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
to the inside of the stabilizer
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Manual number TC10000AMM
Date: 05/20/08