E-flite PT-19 450 ARF - Manual (Page 15)

15 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual
 3. Slide a #4 washer onto each of the threaded
rods exposed on the bottom of the stabilizer.
 4. Use a 1/4-inch nut driver to install a 4-40
locknut on each of the threaded rods. Do not over-
tighten the nuts and damage the structure of the
stabilizer. They only need to be tight enough to
prevent the fin from moving when it is installed.
 5. Locate the 18
3
/
8
-inch (467mm) rudder pushrod.
Insert the Z-bend in the pushrod into the center hole
of the rudder control horn as shown.
 6. Locate the 20
1
/
2
-inch (521mm) elevator
pushrod. Insert the Z-bend in the pushrod into the
center hole of the elevator control horn as shown.
 7. Insert the elevator and rudder pushrods into the
pushrod tubes at the rear of the fuselage.
 8. Slide the tail assembly forward so it is resting in
position at the rear of the fuselage as shown below.