Top Flite TOPA0970 - Manual (Page 12)

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of threadlocking compound onto the threads behind
the clevis and tighten the 2-56 nut against it. Slide
the silicone clevis retainer to the end of the clevis to
secure it.
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5. Trim a control horn as shown for installation
onto the fl ap. Install the control horn inline with the fl ap
servo arm onto the fl ap using two #2 x 3/8" [9.5mm]
self-tapping screws. Be sure that the holes in the
control horn are centered over the hinge point pins
and you are installing the horn onto the hardwood
mounting point on the fl ap (look at the underside of
the fl ap to locate the mounting point).
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6. Lower the fl ap 3/4" [19mm] and with the fl ap
servo arm still centered, mark the pushrod where it
crosses the outer hole in the servo arm. As you did
with the aileron, install the pushrod onto the servo
arm using a FasLink. Be sure to slide the silicone
clevis retainer to the end of the clevis and tighten the
nut against the clevis with a drop of threadlocking
compound.
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7. Repeat steps 1-6 for the other wing panel.
FINISH THE WING
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1. Thoroughly coat the inside of both landing gear
pockets in the wings with 30 minute epoxy. Fit the
plywood landing gear mounting boxes into the pockets
(there is a left and a right box) and allow the epoxy to
cure undisturbed.
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2. If you are planning on installing optional
pneumatic retracts, now would be a good time to route