Great Planes Z526 Zlin Akrobat GP/EP ARF - GPMA1024 - Manual (Page 15)

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Hinge the Elevator & Rudder
o 1 . Locate six CA hinges . The hinges have a slit to help
the CA wick into them better . Push a T-pin into the center of
the hinge, just slightly away from the slit .
o 2 . Test fit the six hinges in the horizontal stabilizer so that
the slit is perpendicular to the hinge line . The T-pin will keep
the hinge from going any deeper into the stab when you fit
the elevators .
o 3 . Test fit the two elevators onto the horizontal stab . Align
the tip of each elevator with the tip of the stab .
o 4 . Check to see that the LE of each elevator can touch the
TE of the stab . If you are having trouble fitting the hinges, run
your hobby knife through the slot backwards so that the dull
side of the knife blade digs out the slot .
o 5 . When you’re satisfied with the fit of the elevators,
remove the T-pins . Deflect each elevator up and down a few
times while pushing the elevator up against the hinge line .
Apply at least five drops of thin CA to the top and bottom
side of each hinge while you hold the control surface at full
deflection . Use CA debonder applied to a paper towel to
clean up any excess CA . Allow the CA to cure .
o 6 . Locate the tailwheel wire assembly, two 3/32" [2 .4mm]
wheel collars, two 4-40 set screws, and the tailwheel .