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E-flite Leader 480 User Manual

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E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual

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9. Insert the control horn in the slit in the rudder

(or elevator).

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10. Slide the control horn backplate over the end of

the control horn from the opposite side of the control

surface. Snap the backplate so the horn is held

tightly in position. Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA to the

backplate where it contacts the control horn to keep it

from accidentally coming loose in flight.

Before gluing the backplate in position, trim the

front edge of the backplate so it does not cause

binding in extreme throws. Temporarily snap the

backplate into position and mark the backplate

along the bevel with a felt tipped pin. Remove

the backplate and use side cutters to trim the

backplate. Use sandpaper to sand the backplate

to its to final shape before gluing it in position.

Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners

to prevent them from vibrating loose.

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11. Use the radio system to center the rudder servo.

Center the rudder so it is aligned with the fin (or

the elevator to the stabilizer). Tighten the screw in

the pushrod connector to secure the pushrod wire.

Use side cutters to trim the excess length of wire that

extends beyond the connector as shown.

12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 to install the elevator

and associated hardware.