E-flite Super Cub 25e ARF User Manual download pdf (Page 22)

22 E-flite Super Cub 25e ARF Assembly Manual

 10. Saturate each hinge with thin CA. Apply CA to

both the top and bottom of the hinge.

 11. Once the CA has cured, gently pull on the

control surface and stabilizer to make sure the hinges

are glued securely. If not, apply CA to those hinges

that are not glued and recheck.

 12. Move the control surface through its range of

motion several times to break in the hinges. This

will reduce the initial load on the servo during your

first flights.

 13. Repeat steps 1 through 12 to install the other

elevator half.

Rudder Installation

Required Parts

Fuselage assembly CA hinge (3)

Control horn Rudder tiller arm (2)

2mm nut 2mm x 12mm machine screw

2mm x 8mm self-tapping screw (2)

Required Tools and Adhesives

Thin CA Phillips screwdriver: #1

Pin vise Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)

T-pins Hobby knife with #11 blade

Optional Lighting Items

Clear LED light Soldering iron

Heat shrink 36-inch lighting extension

The steps in the grey boxes are steps specific to the

lighting kit. If you will not be installing the lighting

kit you can skip the steps in the grey boxes.

 1. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit

to drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot in the

rudder and fin to create a tunnel for the CA to wick

into. This will allow the CA to penetrate the hinge,

creating a better bond between the hinge and

surrounding wood.

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