User Manual

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Twin Otter ARF Assembly Manual
􀀀 􀀀 Step 12
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to thread a #2 x 3/8-inch
woodscrew into each of the mounting holes in the
stabilizer. Remove the screw and apply a small drop
of thin CA to each hole to harden the wood and help
retain the screw. Allow the CA to cure without using
accelerator.
􀀀 􀀀 Step 13
Feed the elevator servo lead through the forward
holes in the ribs to the stabilizer root and set the hatch
in place.
􀀀 􀀀 Step 14
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to secure the hatch to
the stabilizer with four #2 x 3/8-inch woodscrews.
􀀀 􀀀 Step 15
Slide a silicone keeper onto a 4-inch steel elevator
pushrod then thread on a clevis so it is centered on
the threads.
􀀀 􀀀 Step 16
Center the elevator by aligning the balance tab to the
stabilizer. Secure it in place with low-tack tape on both
the top and bottom sides.
􀀀 􀀀 Step 17
Attach the clevis to the outer hole of the elevator horn.
Use your radio to center the elevator servo then use a
felt-tipped pen to mark the pushrod at the servo arm.