Hangar 9 Piper Pawnee 40 ARF - Manual (Page 14)

14
 Step 17
As you slide the rudder onto the tail gear wire, slide the
hinges for the rudder into the slots in the fin. The rudder
should fit tight against the fin, and should not bind at the
balance tab when the rudder is in operation.
 Step 18
Once you have checked the fit of the hinges and tail
gear wire, remove the rudder from the fin. Apply a small
amount of 30-minute epoxy on the tail gear wire and into
the hole in the rudder to secure it in the rudder. Repeat
Steps 16 and 17 to place the rudder back into position.
 Step 19
Remove the T-pins from the hinges. Apply thin CA to
both sides of the three hinges. Allow the CA to cure
(without using accelerator) before proceeding to the
following steps.
Note: The CA must be allowed to cure without
the use of accelerator. Using accelerator
will not allow the CA to fully soak into the
hinge, and could produce a poor bond
between the hinges and surrounding wood.
 Step 20
Once the CA has fully cured, gently pull on the fin and
rudder to make sure all the hinges are glued securely.
Section 1: Landing Gear and Rudder Installation