E-flite Nieuport 17 250 ARF - Manual (Page 11)

11 E-flite Nieuport 17 Slow Flyer Assembly Manual
Connecting the Linkages
Required Parts
Fuselage assembly Micro pushrod keeper (2)
1.5mm machine screw (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Pliers Phillips screwdriver: #1
Ruler Diagonal cutter
Threadlock
 1. Insert the pushrod wire into the center hole of
the elevator control horn.
 2. Slide a micro pushrod keeper onto the wire
extending through the control horn.
 3. The pushrod keeper can now be snapped onto
the pushrod wire. You may need to use pliers to
apply enough pressure to snap the keeper onto the
wire.
 4. Use a ruler to align the elevator and stabilizer in
the neutral position.
 5. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the
1.5mm machine screw that will secure the pushrod
wire in the pushrod connector. Use threadlock on
the screw to prevent it from vibrating loose in flight.
 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to secure the rudder
pushrod to the center hole of the rudder control
horn with a micro pushrod connector.