Great Planes Matt Chapman CAP 580 Giant ARF - GPMA1285 - Manual (Page 8)

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1. Cut the covering from the five holes for the hinge
points in the trailing edge of one of the stab halves and the
leading edge of the elevator.
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2. Temporarily attach the elevator to the stab with five
hinges. Note the inner hinges go in at an angle to clear the
stab tube. Check that there is free movement of the elevator
through all of its throw. Remove the hinges.
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3. Place a drop of oil on the pivot point of each of
the hinges.
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4. Mix up some 30-minute epoxy and microballoons
(if using mixing cups, approximately 1/4 oz. of microballoons
added to 1/8 oz. of mixed epoxy is recommended). Use a
piece of music wire to thoroughly apply the mixture in the
holes in the stab and elevator. Use the wire to get the epoxy
out of the outer edge of the opening of the holes in the
elevator so it doesn’t get into the hinge pins. Wipe away any
epoxy around the outside of the holes with a paper towel.
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5. Fit the hinges in the stab and elevator. Tape the stab
to the elevator and set aside until the epoxy has cured.
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6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the other stab half.
Attach the Elevators
ASSEMBLE THE STAB
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