Hangar 9 Cap232 User manual

Brand: Hangar 9

Model: Cap232

Category: Toys & accessories

Type: User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Specifications:

Wingspan: .................................................................................................................. 80 in (2032 mm)

Length: ..................................................................................................................... 701/4in (1784 mm)

Wing Area: .................................................................................................... 1248 sq in (80.5 sq dm)

Weight (Approx.): .......................................................................................... 14 –16 lb (6.4 –7.3 kg)

Scale: ................................................................................................................................................... 27%

Recommended Engines: 1.80–2.18 2-Stroke

Saito™300 Twin 4-Stroke

Zenoah®G-38–G-45 Gasoline Engine

• 90% prebuilt

• Precovered in genuine Hangar 9™UltraCote® covering

• Prefinished fiberglass cowl and wheel pants

• Designed by 8-time TOC competitor Mike McConville

Ultra Aerobatic 80" ARF

Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Warning .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Additional Required Equipment ......................................................................................................... 4

Other Items Needed (not included in the kit) ...................................................................................... 5

Tools and Adhesives Needed (not included in the kit) ....................................................................... 5

Additional Needed Items .....................................................................................................................5

Contents of Kit ....................................................................................................................................5

Section 1. Hinging and Sealing the Ailerons ............................................................................... 6

Section 2. Joining the Wing Halves .............................................................................................9

Section 3. Installing the Aileron Servos ..................................................................................... 12

Section 4. Installing the Aileron Control Horns ......................................................................... 14

Section 5. Installing the Aileron Linkages .................................................................................. 16

Section 6. Mounting the Wing to the Fuselage .......................................................................... 17

Section 7. Installing the Tail ....................................................................................................... 18

Section 8. Hinging the Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevators ........................................................ 20

Section 9. Hinging the Rudder and Installing the Tail Wheel ..................................................... 21

Section 10. Installing the Radio ................................................................................................... 23

Section 11. Installing the Elevator Servos .................................................................................... 25

Section 12. Installing the Elevator Horns and Linkages ............................................................... 27

Section 13. Installing the Rudder, Control Horns, and Pull-Pull Linkages ................................... 29

Section 14. Installing the Main Landing Gear .............................................................................. 31

Section 15. Assembling and Mounting the Wheel Pants ............................................................. 32

Section 16. Installing the Engine ................................................................................................. 34

Section 17. Assembling and Installing the Fuel Tank ................................................................... 36

Section 18. Installing the Throttle Control Linkage ...................................................................... 38

Section 19. Attaching the Cowling ............................................................................................... 39

Section 20. Mounting the Canopy ............................................................................................... 40

Section 21. Adding Decals ........................................................................................................... 41

Section 22. Balancing the 80" CAP 232 ....................................................................................... 42

Preflight at the Field ..........................................................................................................................42

AMA Safety Code ............................................................................................................................. 43

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hangar 9™80" CAP 232. Because the size and weight create a higher degree for potential danger, an

added measure of care and responsibility is needed when building and flying giant scale models. If this is your first giant scale

aerobatic aircraft, it’s important that you carefully follow the instructions.

Like all giant scale aerobatic aircraft, the 80" Scale CAP 232 requires powerful, high-quality servos. Servos greatly effect the flight

performance, feel, and response of the model. To get the most out of your CAP, it’s important to use accurate, powerful servos with a

minimum of 80 oz/in of torque.

The 80" CAP 232 does not include hardware. Many experienced giant scale pilots have specific hardware preferences and can

individually choose the components they prefer.

If you encounter difficulty in any construction sequence, please contact one of our technicians. We can provide assistance concerning

the construction of your 80" Scale CAP 232. Contact us at

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, IL 61822

(217) 355-9511

www.horizonhobby.com

Warning

An R/C aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably

AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio and engine.

JR 8103 JR 10X

Moki 2.10

(MOK30210)

Saito 300TL

(SAIE300TL)

Additional Required Equipment

Radio Equipment with Computer Radio

1000mAh receiver battery pack or larger

Servos (5) with 80 oz/in of torque minimum or equivalent

Servo for throttle

18" Servo Extension (2) (JRPA099)

12" Servo Extension (2) (JRPA098)

Radio Equipment (Non-Computer Radio)

1000mAh receiver battery pack or larger

Servos with 80 oz/in of torque minimum (5)

(JR8101, 4721, 2721, or 8411 or equivalent)

Servo for throttle

Y-Harnesses (2) (JRP133)

18" Servo Extension (2) (JRPA099)

12" Servo Extension (2) (JRPA098)

Note: Requires one reversed servo for elevator

Recommended JR®Systems

JR XP652

JR XP783

JR XP8103

JR PCM10X

Engine Requirements

Recommended Engines:

Moki 1.8 - 2.10 Glow

Zenoah®G38-G45

Saito™300Twin

Zenoah G45

(ZENE45A)

Other Items Needed (not included in the kit)

Zenoah®Gas Start Kit (ZEN20002) Includes:

Tools and Adhesives Needed (not included in the kit)

Additional Needed Items

Horns ROC01B (3)

Pro-links 3" (2) (HAN3553)

Pro-link 4 1/2" (2) (HAN3550)

Ball Links (ROC87)

Tail Wheel Assembly (SUL861)

Heavy-Duty Servo Arm (4) (HAN3574/HAN3575)

Rudder Cable Set (DUB518)

3/16" Axles

3" Wheels

24 oz Fuel Tank (DUB424)

Fuel Filler (HAN115)

Kill Switch (gas engine) (ZEN2000)

Throttle Linkage

Adhesives

Thick CA (cyanoacrylate) glue

CA remover/debonder

30-minute epoxy

5-minute epoxy

Silicon glue

Canopy glue

Blue Lockite

Electrical tape

Masking tape

Tools

Drill

Drill Bits: 1/16", 1/8", 5/32", 3/8", 5/16"

Medium Phillips screwdriver

Small straight screwdriver

Needle-nose pliers

Hobby knife with #11 blade

Mixing stick

Straight edge

Soldering iron

Measuring device (36") (ruler, tape measure)

Scissors

Moto-tool with cut-off wheel

8-32 Tap (DUB363)

Sealing Iron (HAN135)

Glue syringe or toothpick

Hex Wrench: 5/32" and 1/8"

Adjustable wrench

Countersink

3" Spinner (Tru-turn TRU3002)

Propeller (refer to your engine’s operating instructions)

2' fuel tubing

Coarse sandpaper

Radio packing foam

Antenna tube

8-32 x 11/2" cap screws (4)

1/4 Scale Pilot (HAN8272)

Paper towels

Rubbing alcohol

Felt-tipped pen/pencil

Hangar 9™UltraCote®(HANU887)

(used for sealing aileron/elevator hinge gap)

Contents of Kit Large Parts

A. Fuselage (HAN2201)

B. Wing Set (HAN2202)

C. Horizontal Stabilizer with/Elevator(s) (HAN2203)

D. Vertical Stabilizer w/Rudder (HAN2204)

E. Canopy (HAN2205)

F. Landing Gear (HAN2206)

G. Wheel Pants (HAN2207)

H. Cowl (HAN2208)

Parts Needed

Right wing panel with aileron and hinges

Left wing panel with aileron and hinges

Tools and Adhesives Needed

Instant thin CA glue

CA remover/debonder

Paper towels

T-pin (one for each hinge) (optional procedure)

Sealing iron

Ruler

Felt-tipped pen or pencil

Clear Hangar 9™UltraCote®(HANU887)

Hobby knife with #11 blade

Scissors

Note: The control surfaces, including the ailerons, eleva-

tors, and rudder, are pre-hinged with hinges installed, but

the hinges are not glued in place. It’s imperative that you

properly adhere the hinges and ailerons in place per the

Steps that follow using a high quality thin CA glue.

Step 1. Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wing

panels. Note the position of the hinges. The 80" CAP 232 comes

with high-quality CA-type hinges.

Step 2. Remove each hinge from the wing panel and aileron

and place a t-pin near the center of each hinge. Slide each hinge

into the aileron until the T-pin is snug against the aileron. This

will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the

hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the wing panel.

Step 3. Slide the aileron on the wing panel until there is only

a slight gap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and

aileron. Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron against the wing

panel. This will help ensure the hinges are centered. A gap of

1/32" or less should be maintained between the wing panel

and aileron.

Step 4. Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge

with thin CA glue. The aileron’s front surface should lightly con-

tact the wing during this procedure.

Step 5. Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the

opposite direction and from the opposite side. Apply thin CA

glue to each hinge, making sure that the CA penetrates into both

the aileron and wing panel.

Section 1: Hinging and Sealing the Ailerons

Step 3 photo

Step 6. Using CA remover/debonder and a paper towel,

remove any excess CA glue that may have accumulated on the

wing or in the aileron hinge area.

Step 7. Repeat this process with the other wing panel,

Step 8. After both ailerons are hinged, firmly grasp the wing

panel and aileron to check to make sure the hinges are securely

glued and cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully applying

medium pressure, trying to separate the aileron from the wing

panel. Use caution not to crush the wing structure.

Note: Work the aileron up and down several times to

"work in" the hinges and check for proper movement

Sealing the Hinge Gaps

It’s important that the aileron and elevator hinge lines be sealed

airtight to improve flight performance and reduce the risk of

flutter. Sealing the hinge line has several advantages. A sealed

hinge line gives a greater control response for a given control

deflection. It also offers more precise, consistent control

responses and makes trimming easier.

Caution: Sealing the aileron and elevator hinge line should

be considered mandatory on any larger performance model!

Failure to do so may cause control surface flutter, resulting in

a crash.

Step 9. Cut two pieces of Clear UltraCote®(HANU887 not

included) for sealing the ailerons to approximately 3" x 33". Fold

both pieces of UltraCote down the center with the adhesive side

to the outside making a sharp crease at the fold.

Step 10. Using a ruler, measure 11/2" from the folded crease

and mark the pieces with a felt-tipped pen or pencil.

Step 11. Using a sharp hobby knife with a #11 blade and a

straight edge, carefully cut through both layers of UltraCote®

covering at the 11/2" point marked in Step 2. Cut both pieces.

Step 12. Mark and cut both folded coverings to an overall

length of 11/2". These pieces will be inserted and ironed down

into the hinge bevel on the bottom of the ailerons.

Step 13. Remove the backing from the UltraCote®. Place the

folded crease side to the center of the hinge line on the bottom

of one wing half. Using a straight edge as shown, hold one side

of the covering in place while ironing down the opposite side

with a sealing iron.

Step 14. Fully deflect the aileron in the up position. Place the

straight edge over the hinge line covering that you just ironed

down in Step 13 with the edge of the straight edge placed firmly

at the bottom of the hinge line as shown. Iron down this side of

the covering, making sure the aileron is full deflected.

Step 15. Repeat the process for the other aileron.

Parts Needed

Right/left wing panels

Dihedral brace

Plywood wing dowel plate

Wooden dowels

Wing bolt plates

Wing trim tape

Tools and Adhesives Needed

30-minute epoxy

6-minute epoxy

Mixing stick

Epoxy brush

Masking tape

Hobby knife w/#11 blade

Rubbing alcohol

Paper towels

Wax paper

Ruler

Felt-tipped pen or pencil

Sandpaper (medium)

Step 1. Locate the plywood wing joiner. Using the ruler, deter-

mine the center of the wing joiner and mark it with a felt-tipped

pen or pencil.

Step 2. Trial fit the wing joiner into one of the wing panels. It

should insert smoothly up to the center line marked in Step 1.

Now slide the other wing panel onto the wing joiner until the

wing panels meet. If the fit is overly tight, it may be necessary to

sand the wing joiner.

Step 3. The correct dihedral angle for the wing is 3 degrees.

Place the wing on a large flat surface with buttom of one wing

panel resting on the flat surface. The wing tip should be

319/32" from the surface (see illustration below). If necessary,

sand the wing joiner until this is achieved. There should be no

gaps in the wing center. Once you’re satisfied with the fit, remove

the wing joiner from the wing panels.

Step 4. Mix approximately 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy.

Note: It is extremely important to use plenty of epoxy when

joining the wing panels together. It will also be helpful to use

wax paper under the wing center when epoxying the wing

panels together.

Step 5. Use an epoxy brush or a scrap piece of wood, apply a

generous amount of epoxy into the wing dihedral cavity in one

wing panel.

Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves

319/32"

Step 6. Coat one half of the wing joiner with epoxy up to

the line marked in Step 1. Install the epoxy coated side of the

dihedral brace into the wing panel cavity up to the center

line marked.

Step 7. Apply a generous amount of epoxy into the other wing

panel cavity.

Note: You may need to mix up more epoxy to complete

the joining process.

Step 8. Apply epoxy to all sides of the exposed wing joiner

and uniformly coat both wing roots with epoxy.

Step 9. Carefully slide the two wing halves together and firmly

press them together, allowing the excess epoxy to run out. There

should not be any gap in the wing halves. Use rubbing alcohol

and a paper towel to clean up any excess epoxy.

Step 10. Apply masking tape at the wing joint to hold the wing

halves together securely. Place the wing on a flat surface. With

the left wing panel firmly supported to lay flat on the surface, the

wing tip should be propped up so it is 319/32" from the surface.

Apply more masking tape the center wing joint and recheck the

319/32" measurement. Allow the wing joint to dry overnight

Note: It is useful to use wax paper underneath the wing center

while the epoxy is curing. This will help prevent excess epoxy

from adhering to the work surface

Step 11. Allow the wing center joint to completely cure then

remove the masking tape.

Parts Needed

Wing with ailerons attached

Not Included with the Kit

Servos with Mounting Hardware (2) (JRPS8101 or equivalent)

Servo extensions recommended) (12") (2)

Y-harness (if using a non-computer radio)

String and a weight to run servo extensions through the wing

Tools and Adhesives Needed

Hobby knife

Phillips screwdriver

Drill

Drill Bit: 1/16"

Masking tape

Electrical tape

Felt-tipped pen or pencil

Step 1. Locate the servo opening in one of the wing halves.

Install the recommended servo hardware supplied with your

radio system onto your servos (grommets and eyelets). Install a

servo extension lead to the servo as well. Secure the connectors

by tying a knot in the leads and wrapping with electrical tape.

This will prevent the connectors from becoming accidentally

disconnected inside the wing.

Step 2. Trial fit the servo into the servo opening. Some

trimming may be required, depending on the type of servo

installed. Be sure the output shaft is closest to the trailing edge

of the wing.

Step 3. With the servo in place, mark the location of the servo

screws used to mount the servo to the plywood servo rail inside

the wing servo opening.

Step 4. Using a 1/16" drill bit, drill the servo screw locations

marked in the previous step.

Step 5. Before mounting the servo, it would be wise to run the

servo lead and extension through the wing and out the opening

provided near the wing center. The servo lead exit is located on

the top of the wing. Turn the wing over and look for a square

opening near the center of the wing close to where the wing

joiner slot is. You will have to trim away the covering to expose

the opening. Use a sharp hobby knife to cut away the covering

over the opening. Do the same for the other wing half.

Section 3: Installing the Aileron Servos

Step 6. Use a piece of string with a small weight (bolt from

engine mounting hardware) attached as a device to attach to one

end of the servo lead extension and thread through the servo

opening, through the wing, and out the servo lead exit. Other

methods can be used to thread the servo leads through the wing,

but we have found this method is the quickest.

Step 7. Once you have threaded the string and weight through

the wing, attach the string to one end of the servo lead and care-

fully thread it through the wing. Once you have threaded the lead

through the wing, you can remove the string so it can be used

for the other servo lead.

Step 8. To prevent the lead from falling back into the wing, use

masking tape to temporarily hold it in place by taping the lead to

the top of the wing.

Step 9. Repeat the procedure for the other wing half.

Note: If you are using a non-computer radio, it will be

necessary to use a Y-harness to connect both aileron servos

to the aileron channel of the receiver.

Step 10. Insert the servo into the aileron cutout in the bottom

of the wing. Make sure the output shaft of the servo is orientated

closest to the leading edge of the wing.

Step 11. Use the screws included with the servos to fasten the

aileron servos in place.

Step 12. If you are planning 3-D maneuvers, replace the stock

servo arms with Heavy-Duty 1" Arms (HAN3574 or HAN3575)

to give the needed control throws and to handle the increased

loads of the large surfaces. The arms need to face outward

toward the wing tips as shown in the photo below. Be sure to use

a drop of blue locktite to secure the servo arm screws if using

metal-geared servos.

Parts Needed

Wings with ailerons and servos

Rocket City 8-32 Swivel Control Horn (2) (ROC01B)

Heavy-Duty 1/2 Servo Arms (2) (HAN3574)

Tools and Adhesives Needed

Ruler

Drill Bit: 8/32"

8-32 Tap and Drill (DUB363)

30-minute epoxy

Felt-tipped pen or pencil

Rubbing alcohol

Paper towels

Note: Remove the standard servo arms and mount

Hangar 9 Heavy-Duty 1/2 Servo Arms to each servo.

Step 1. Using a straight edge held in alignment (90°) with the

servo arms and with the hinge line as shown, mark the aileron

with a felt tipped pen or pencil where the straight edge intersects

the aileron hinge bevel at both servo locations.

Step 2. Measure exactly 1/4" rearward from the marks above

parallel to the hinge line and make another mark using a felt-

tipped pen or pencil. These will be the positions for the aileron

control horns.

Step 3. Using a 8/32" drill bit and hand drill, carefully drill a

8/32" hole through each aileron at the marked positions. [Drill

perpendicular (90°) to the aileron cross section rather than the

ailerons surface.] Be especially careful when penetrating through

the bottom surface of the aileron as it’s easy to split out the wood

and rip the covering. Placing a wooden block under the aileron

and drilling slowly will prevent these problems. If you choose to

use the counter sink screws included in the Hangar 9 Hardware

Package, counter sink the top of the aileron to allow the screws

to fit flush.

Note: Hardwood blocks (hardpoint) are located below the

sheeting; you will be drilling through these.

Step 4. Using an 8-32 tap, tap the holes that you just drilled in

the ailerons.

Section 4: Installing the Aileron Control Horns

Step 5. Mix a small amount of 30-minute epoxy and lightly

coat the inside of the tapped holes and the 8-32 x 2" Rocket City

screw. From the top of the aileron, screw the 8-32 x 2" into the

tapped holes and securely tighten. Wipe away any excess epoxy

with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel. Screw the A-nuts in

place as shown. Allow the epoxy to fully cure.

Step 6. Screw the molded swivel links onto the inboard 8-32

screw until the distance from the aileron surface to the bottom of

the link is 5/8". The outboard swivel link will be installed later.

Step 7. Install the control horn in the opposite aileron using the

same method.

Parts Needed

Wings with ailerons attached

Included in Optional Hangar 9™

Hardware Kit

4-40 Pro-Links 41/2" (2) (HAN3556)

4-40 Ball Links (2) (ROC87)

Screwdriver (small)

Blue Locktite

Step 1. Screw a 4-40 ball link 5 to 6 turns onto a 41/2" prolink.

Screw the 4-40 clevis that will attach to the horn about 5–6 turns

onto the opposite end of the prolink. Attach the linkage to the

servo with the bolt supplied. Adjust the linkage length until the

hole in the ball link aligns with the outer hole in the servo arm

when the aileron is neutral and the servo arm is centered.

Note: Hangar 9 Titanium Pro-Links feature right-hand

threads on one end and left- hand threads on the other,

allowing for easy, accurate adjustment without disconnecting

the linkages. Consistently putting the right-hand threads

toward the servo arms on all servos will prevent you from

getting confused as to which way to turn the linkage to

lengthen or shorten the link. Hangar 9 also offers a Pro-Link

Wrench (HAN3558) to make adjustments easier.

Step 2. Using the 4-40 screws (don’t substitute a standard

screw) and nuts included in the Rocket City package, attach the

ball link to the outer hole in the arm from the bottom side as

shown on the servo. The sequence is screw, ball link, servo arm,

and nut. Don’t forget to use Blue Locktite. The tapered standoff is

not used.

Step 3. Make final adjustments to make sure the ailerons are at

neutral when the servo is electrically at neutral. Attach the swivel

clevis to the horn with the supplied screw.

Step 4. Repeat the process for the other aileron linkage.

Section 5: Installing the Aileron Linkages

Parts Needed

Wing

Fuselage

Wing hold-down hardware

Tools and Adhesives Needed

Hobby knife with #11 blade

30-minute epoxy

Epoxy brush

Mixing stick

Rubbing alcohol

Felt-tipped pen or pencil

Pliers

Ruler

Drill

Drill Bit: 1/4"

Round file

Step 1. Locate the forward mounting bolt holes in the wing.

Trim the covering from the mounting bolt holes with a sharp

hobby knife.

Step 2. Insert the wing into the fuselage. Use care as the first

few times the wing is inserted, the fit is snug. Note the tolerance

between the wing and the fuselage. There is little movement of

the wing once it is in the wing saddle. Check the alignment of

the wing to the center line of the fuselage by making a reference

mark at the tail of the fuselage, then measuring each wing tip to

make sure the wing is aligned.

Step 3. With the wing centered in the wing saddle, secure it

with masking tape so it will not move from side to side.

Step 4. Use the holes in the wing to position the wing bolt

plate at the trailing edge top of the wing. Mark the positoin of

the plywood wing hold down bolt plate on the wing using a

felt-tipped pen or pencil. The mark should leave a slight

indentation in the covering. Mark the bolt hole postion onto the

plywood plate.

Step 5. Remove the wing from the fuselage. Trim away the

covering 1/8" inside the line you marked where the wing hold

down bolt plate will be epoxied using a sharp hobby knife. Use

care not to cut into the wood structure.

Step 6. Mix a small amount of 6-minute epoxy and glue the

plywood wing hold down bolt plate to the trailing edge of the

wing. Use care epoxy does not clog the bolt hole openings.

Allow the epoxy to cure completely.

Step 7. Using a 1/4" drill bit, drill out the bolt holes in the

plywood plate from the top side of the wing.

Step 8. Trial fit the wing onto the fuselage and insert the

four mounting bolts and washers. Recheck the alignment by

measuring to the point at the rear of the fuselage as in Step 2.

Section 6: Mounting the Wing to the Fuselage

Parts Needed

Fuselage

Wing

Horizontal stabilizer with elevators

Vertical stabilizer with rudder

Tools and Adhesives Needed

Thin CA Glue

CA Remover/debonder

30-minute epoxy

epoxy brush

Mixing stick

Hobby knife with #11 Blade

Straight Edge (36")

Felt-tipped pen or pencil

Masking tape

Rubbing alcohol

Paper towels

Ruler

90-degree triangle

Step 1. On the rear of the fuselage, slots are precut in the

wood structure for the horizontal stabilizer and vertical stabilizer.

Step 2. Carefully cut away the tape holding the elevators to

the horizontal stabilizer. Remove the two elevators.

Step 3. Trial fit the horizontal stabilizer onto the rear of the

fuselage. Use masking tape to hold the horizontal stabilizer in

place while making measurements. Use a ruler to check to make

sure the horizontal stabilizer projects the same amount from each

side of the fuselage. When you are satisfied the horizontal stabi-

lizer is centered, you can remove the elevators for now.

Step 4. If you removed the wing, reinstall it to the fuselage

and measure from the front tips of the horizontal stabilizer to

the wing. Also sight from the front of the model to be sure the

stablizer and wing are parallel. Each should be the same distance

from the wing. Make any adjustments necessary to make sure

the horizontal stabilizer is aligned with the wing.

Step 5. When you are satisfied with the position of the horizontal

stabilizer, use a felt tipped pen or pencil to mark the top and bottom

of the horizontal stabilizer, next to the fuselage. Remove the

horizontal stabilizer and trim away the covering 1/8" inside the

marks you made. This will provide for a more secure epoxy joint

when the horizontal stabilizer is epoxied to the fuselage.

Section 7: Installing the Tail

Step 6. Mix approximately 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Re-

install the horizontal stabilizer. Apply the epoxy to the horizontal

stabilizer and to the opening in the fuselage. Move the horizontal

stabilizer back and forth slightly to work the epoxy into the bare

wood of the fuselage. Re-align the horizontal stabilizer as in

Step 4. Wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol and a

paper towel. Hold in position with masking tape. Allow the epoxy

to cure.

Step 7. Carefully remove the tape holding the rudder to the

vertical stabilizer. Trial fit the vertical stabilizer to the fuselage.

Remove the vertical stabilizer.

Step 8. Mix approximately 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy and

apply to the vertical stabilizer where it contacts the fuselage and

horizontal stabilizer. Be sure to apply epoxy to the base of the

vertical stabilizer. Insert the vertical stabilizer into the fuselage

tail area and wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing

alcohol and a paper towel.

Step 9. Carefully check the alignment of the vertical stabilizer

to the horizontal stabilizer.

Parts Needed

Fuselage with vertical and horizontal stabilizer attached

Elevators (2)

Tools and Adhesives Needed

Thin CA glue

CA remover/debonder

Paper towels

T-pins

Step 1. Locate the elevator and hinges. Trial fit the elevators

into the proper position on the horizontal stabilizer, using the

same hinging techniques learned in Section 1.

Step 2. With one elevator half properly aligned (left and right),

apply thin CA glue to the hinges on both sides (be sure to

remove the t-pins first). Wipe away any excess CA with CA

debonder and a paper towel.

Step 3. After the hinges are dry, check to be sure they are

securely in place by trying to pull the elevator from the horizontal

stabilizer.

Caution: Use care not to crush the structure.

Step 4. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other elevator half.

Step 5. Work the elevators up and down several times to “work

in” the hinges and check for freedom of movement.

Step 6. The elevator hinge lines should be sealed using clear

UltraCote®(HANU887) as was done for the ailerons.

Section 8: Hinging the Horizontal Stabilizer

and Elevators

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