HITEC Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter - Manual (Page 8)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
3b: Now fit the wire retainer clips (Parts #25) as shown to
secure the wing struts. 3c: Glue the strake Part # 06 in the channel on the top of the
fuselage using a drop of Cyanoacrylate glue.
Step 3c Step 3b
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Step 4: attaching the elevator assembly
4a: Assemble the propeller by slipping the tapered collet
adapter (Part #21) over the tapered collet (Part #20) and
inserting those pieces through the spinner back plate (Part #
17), and the propeller (Part #16),now place the washer (Part
# 22) on the Shaft followed by the retaining nut (Part # 23). 4b: Slide the assembly onto the motor shaft and tighten the
retaining nut firmly using a 10 mm open-ended spanner
wrench. Once tightened turn the propeller by hand to check
that the spinner back plate runs true and does not rub on
the cowl.
Step 4a
Step 4c
Step 4b
4c: Now fit the spinner cone (Part #18) over the propeller
and secure it to the back plate using the two 2.3 x 8 mm
screws (Part # 19) Once again check that the spinner runs
true. If the tip of the spinner “wobbles”, loosen the retaining
screws slightly, or remove the spinner cone, turn it through
180° and try again. Check again, and continue adjusting
until the spinner runs true.
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