E-flite Stearman PT-17 15e ARF - Manual (Page 6)

Ο 5. Remove the stabilizer and use a hobby knife with
#11 blade to remove a section of covering
approximately 1/4- inch inside the marked lines,
and the leading and trailing edges.
Ο 6. Prepare six elevator hinges by folding them in
half to form a crease.
Ο 7. Slide the elevator into the fuselage and insert the
six hinges.
Ο 8. Slide the stabilizer into the fuselage. First install the
right side inboard hinge, by angling the elevator
as shown.
Ο 9. Then install the left inboard hinge by angling the
elevator the opposite direction.
Ο 10. Next, insert the left and right center and outboard
hinges in the stabilizer.
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