E-flite Extra 300 32e ARF - Manual (Page 20)

20 E-flite Extra 300 32e ARF Assembly Manual
 11. Fit the elevator halves to the stabilizer. Remove
the T-pins from the hinges. Position the elevators
so the tips of the elevators align with the tips of the
stabilizers. Set the hinge gap using a hobby knife
and #11 blade. The blade should just fit into the
gap between the elevator and stabilizer as shown.
When hinging the elevators, do not use CA accelerator.
The CA must be allowed to penetrate the hinge or
the bond between the hinge and wood could fail.
 12. Flex the elevators slightly so the hinges can be
accessed. Use care not to change the hinge gap.
Saturate each hinge with thin CA on both the top
and bottom of the hinge. Allow the CA to fully cure
before proceeding.
 13. Once the CA has cured, gently pull on the
elevator and stabilizer to check that the hinges are
secure. If any hinges are not secure, apply more
CA and recheck them once the CA cures.
 14. Flex the elevator through its range of motion a
number of times to break in the hinges.
 15. Slide a clevis retainer on a nylon clevis. Thread
the clevis onto the 3 1 /
2
-inch (90mm) linkage wire.
Insert the bend in the linkage in the hole enlarged
in the elevator servo arm. Adjust the clevis so
when it is attached to the elevator control horn the
elevator is centered.