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Flap and aileron linkage installation – E-flite F-4 Phantom 32 DF User Manual

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E-flite F-4 Phantom 32 DF Assembly Manual

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4. Use coarse grit sandpaper to lightly sand

the control horns where they fit into the openings in

the flap and aileron.

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5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to prepare the

remaining aileron and flap control horns.

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6. Use 5-minute epoxy to glue the control horn

into the holes for the aileron. Use a square to make

sure the control horn is perpendicular to the control

surface. Double-check the hole in the control horn

to ensure it is directly over the hinge line.

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7. After around 3 minutes, before the epoxy

cures, carefully remove the tape from around the

control horns. Pull the tape away from the horn,

being careful not to disturb the position of the

control horn. This will allow the epoxy to flow out

slightly, leaving a fillet between the control horn

and control surface.

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8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to install the remaining

aileron and flap control horn.

Flap and Aileron Linkage Installation

Required Parts

Wing panel (right and left)
Transmitter

Receiver

Receiver battery

Silicone tubing

Metal clevis (8)

2mm nut (6)

Threaded rod, 2mm x 25mm (2)
Threaded rod, 2mm x 40mm (2)

Required Tools and Adhesives

Ruler

Threadlock

Needle-nose pliers

Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners

to prevent them from vibrating loose.

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1. Use a hobby knife to cut four 1/4-inch (6mm)

pieces of silicone tubing. Assemble the aileron

linkage using the silicone tubing, two 2mm nuts,

two metal clevises, and a 2mm x 25mm threaded

rod. Assemble the flap linkage using the silicone

tubing, one 2mm nut, two metal clevises, and a

2mm x 25mm threaded rod. Use the length in the

photo as a starting point for the length of the rod.