E-flite Stearman PT-17 15e ARF User Manual

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Ο 4. Use a pair of pliers to place a bend in the rudder

pushrod so that the threaded end is 1/2-inch from

the fuselage side.

Ο 5. Use a pair of sidecutters to prepare a control horn

for the rudder by cutting off one corner.

Ο 6. Install a silicone keeper and clevis on the rudder

pushrod so that the clevis pin is aligned with the

rudder hinge line.

Ο 7. Connect the clevis to the control horn. Hold the

control horn in position against the rudder and

mark the screw locations with a felt-tipped pen.

Ο 8. Use the marks and the control horn as reference to

drill the mounting holes with a pin vise and 1/16-

inch drill bit.

Ο 9. Apply 1 - 2 drops of thin CA to each screw hole to

strengthen the wood and stop it from crushing.

E-flite Stearman PT-17 15e ARF Assembly Manual