E-flite RV-9 450 ARF User Manual

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E-flite RV-9 450 Assembly Manual

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6. Position the servo back between the blocks. Use

a pencil to mark the mounting locations for the

servo screws through the tabs on the servo and

onto the blocks.

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7. Remove the servo and use a pin drill and 1/16-

inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the holes for the servo

mounting screws.

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8. Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA into each hole to

harden the surrounding wood. This provides a

harder surface, making the screws more secure

when installed.

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9. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws

provided with the servo to secure it to the servo

mounting blocks.

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10. Secure a 12-inch (305mm) servo extension

to the lead coming from the servo. Use string,

dental floss or a commercially available connector

to keep the extension and lead from unplugging

accidentally inside the wing.

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11. Repeat Steps 3 through 10 to prepare the

second aileron servo.