Ultra Stick Hangar 9 Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 28)

Step 1. Locate the elevator and CA hinges. Hinge the elevator

in the proper position on the horizontal stabilizer using the same

hinging technique used in Section 1. Remember to remove the

T-pins before applying the CA glue. Also, make sure the tail

wheel is free to move its full range. You will also need to file a

small notch in the elevator joiner to clear the tail wheel wire.

Step 2. With the elevator aligned (left and right), apply thin CA

glue to the hinges on both sides. Wipe away any excess CA with

CA remover/debonder and a paper towel.

Step 3. After the hinges are dry, check to make sure they are

securely in place. Try to pull the elevator from the horizontal

stabilizer. Use care not to crush the structure.

Step 4. Flex the elevator up and down several times to

"work-in" the hinges and check for proper movement.

Sealing the Hinge Gaps

It is always good practice to seal the hinge gap of the elevator.

Sealing the hinge line has several advantages. A sealed hinge

line gives a greater control response for a given control deflec-

tion. It also offers more precise, consistent control response and

makes trimming the aircraft during flight easier.

Step 5. To seal the elevator hinge line, cut a piece of White

Goldberg UltraCote

(GBG870) approximately 3" wide by the

length of your hinge line. Fold the UltraCote

down the center

with the adhesive side to the outside making a sharp crease at

the fold line.

Section 8: Hinging the Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevator

• Fuselage

• Elevator

• CA hinge

• Thin CA glue

• CA remover/debonder

• Paper towels

• White Goldberg UltraCote

• T-pins

• Straight edge

• Covering iron

Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed

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Ultra Stick Hangar 9 Instruction Manual Page 28