Carl Goldberg GBGA1088 - Manual (Page 11)

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6. Install the fin in the slot and check the align-
ment. It can be adjusted a small amount by sanding
the fin post area where it goes into the fuselage. It
should not need any adjustment. Mark the outline of
the fuselage on both sides. Also mark the outline of
the fin post where it goes into the rear of the fuse-
lage.
Mark here
also
7. Remove the covering inside the lines you
marked just as you did on the stab.
8. Mix epoxy and apply to opening in fuselage
on top and the back section where the fin post fits.
Reinstall the fin and check alignment. Set aside till
cured.
Elevator Control Horns
1. Collect the following items.
(1) 6-32 x 3” threaded rod (rudder horn)
(2) 6-32 x 2” bolts(elevator horns)
(4) 6-32 nuts
(4) #6 flat washers
(6) adjustable horn brackets.
Rudder-Elevator Control Horn
3. Locate the hole for the elevator horn and
install the 6-32 x 2” bolt with a washer and nut on the
bottom side. Use locktite or CA to secure the nut.
Install a adjustable horn bracket on the end. Repeat
for other elevator.
2 Install the 6-32 x 3” threaded rod in the
predrilled hole in the rudder hard point(dowel with
hole). The hole will be under the covering and can be
located by holding up to a light. Use a #6 washer on
each side and locktite or CA glue the nuts in place.
Install two horn brackets on each side, one faces for-
ward for the control horn and the inside one faces
rearward to attach to the tail wheel spring.
4. Hinge both elevator and rudder to stab and
fin using the same method used on the ailerons.