User Manual

13Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 26cc BNF
 8. The shorter strut can now be attached to the
stabilizer using a 4-40 x 5/8-inch button head cap screw,
#4 washer, 4-40 lock nut and the brass tab. Make sure the
washer is between the stabilizer and brass tab to space the
tab slightly away from the structure. Leave the hardware
loose so the struts can be positioned. When installing the
top wire strut.
 9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 to install the remaining short
strut. Again leave the hardware loose at this time.
Note: Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal
fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose.
 10. Thread the 3mm rod end partially on the top
wire strut.
 11. Use needle nose pliers to bend the tab of the top
wire at about a 30-degree angle as shown.
Note: Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal
fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose.
 12. Attach the rod end to the brass tab using a 4-40 x
1/4-inch button head cap screw and a 5/64-inch hex wrench.
 13. Adjust the length of the top wire so it just contacts
the fin when positioned so the fin is 90 degrees to the
stabilizer.
Nut
Washer
Strut
Strut
*Drawing not to scale
Washer
Bolt
 14. Repeat steps 10 through 13 for the remaining top
wire. Once both wires are set to length, use a 4-40 x 5/8-
inch button head cap screw, two #4 washers and a 4-40 lock
nut to secure the top wires to the fin.