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Hinging the elevator and rudder – E-flite Yak 54F 3D ARF User Manual

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2. Install the hinges into an elevator half. Slide

the elevator hinges into the stabilizer until there
is a slight 1/64" gap between the stabilizer
and elevator. Make sure the elevator can move
freely. Apply foam-safe CA to each hinge, top
and bottom. Do not use accelerator during this
process, as the CA must soak into the hinge.
Remove excess CA with a tissue or paper towel.
Repeat for both elevator halves.

Note

: The elevator half with the slot for

the control horn goes on the left side of

the fuselage.

Hinging the Elevator and Rudder

Required Parts

Airframe

Elevator (2)

Rudder

Hinge (7)

Carbon fiber elevator joiner

2

5

/

8

" x 3/8" (66 x 22 mm) (2)

Required Tools and Adhesives

Foam-safe CA

Paper towel / tissue

1. Break in each of the four hinges by folding them

in half or over a thin ruler, then back over itself.