Great Planes Patriot XL Kit - GPMA0450 - Manual (Page 31)

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3. Mark the TE of the fin where the nylon bearing on the
torque rod will be inserted. Mark the rudder where the arm
of the torque rod will be inserted. See plan for locations.
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4. Drill a 7/64" [3mm] hole 5/8" [16mm] deep in the leading
edge of the rudder at the mark you made for the rudder
torque rod. Cut a groove in the rudder for the rod . The Great
Planes Groove Tube
™ works great for this task. Test fit the
rudder torque rod in the rudder. Cut a slot in the trailing edge
of the fin at the marks you made for the nylon torque rod
bearing. Without using any glue, test fit the rudder to the fin
with the rudder torque rod in place. When satisfied with the
fit, remove the rudder and set it aside.
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5. Glue the bearing in place with epoxy, being careful not
to get any glue on the rod or in the bearing. DO NOT GLUE
THE RUDDER IN PLACE AT THIS TIME.
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6. Slide the fin fully into the fin slot. Usa a fine tip ballpoint
pen to mark the fin where it enters the slot on both sides.
Remove the fin. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply epoxy to the top of the stab through the fin slot and to
the sides of the fin below the lines. Insert the fin, being
careful not to get epoxy on the nylon torque rod bearing.
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7. Use a builders triangle to make sure the fin is vertical
and hold it in place with masking tape while the epoxy cures.
Wipe away excess epoxy with denatured alcohol and a
paper towel.
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1. Assemble and install the tank cap. Attach a 12" [300mm]
piece of fuel tubing to the upper nipple, which will attach to the
muffler pressure tap. Attach a second piece of 12" [300mm]
fuel tubing to the main nipple in the center of the tank cap,
which will attach to the carburetor.
Install the Fuel Tank
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