E-flite Extra 300 32e ARF - Manual (Page 24)

24 E-flite Extra 300 32e ARF Assembly Manual
 10. Mix a small amount of epoxy. Use a toothpick
to insert the epoxy in the hole in the rudder where
the wire fits into. Also apply a small amount of
epoxy to the wire itself.
 11. Reposition the rudder to the fin. Remove the
T-pins from the hinges and check the gap between the
rudder and fin using a hobby knife and #11 blade.
Use a paper towel and alcohol to clean and epoxy
that squeezes out.
When hinging the rudder, 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. Move the rudder slightly to access the hinges
without changing the hinge gap. Saturate each
hinge on both sides with thin CA. Allow the CA to
fully cure before proceeding.
 13. Once the CA has cured, gently pull on the
rudder and fin 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 rudder through its range of motion a
number of times to break in the hinges.
 15. Attach the tail wheel to the tail wheel wire
using a wheel collar and 1.5mm hex wrench. Make
sure to use threadlock on the setscrew to prevent it
from vibrating loose.