Build the motor mount – Great Planes ElectriCub Kit - GPMA0156 User Manual

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5. On the LE of the rudder, drill a 1/16" hole, centered

in the LE of the tailgear support, 3/8" from the bottom of
the rudder.

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6. Use the threaded end of one of the threaded pushrod

wires to file a small slot in the LE of the tailgear support for
the 1/16" tailgear wire. Test fit the tailgear wire in the rudder.
Do not glue it in place until after the rudder is covered.

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Important: If you will be installing a motor with a diameter

of 1-29/64" (such as a Great Planes S-600 motor with a flux
ring) sand the raised area of the die-cut 1/8" plywood motor
mount sides
flat.

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1. Drill a 1/8" hole at each of the punch marks on the die-cut

1/8" plywood motor mount back and motor mount front.

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2. Glue the two lower motor mount sides perpendicular to

the motor mount back.

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3. Glue the two upper motor mount sides perpendicular

to the motor mount back.

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4. Glue the motor mount front, flush with the motor

mount sides.

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5. Use medium CA to reinforce all the glue joints on the

motor mount.

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6. If you will be using an S-600 direct drive motor, test fit

the motor in the motor mount and secure it with two 3mm x
6mm machine screws and a rubber band at the rear.

Build the Motor Mount

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