Super Cub - Hangar 9

Section 5: Installing the Horizontal andVertical StabilizersParts Needed• Fuselage• Wing panels• Horizontal stabilizer• Vertical finTools and Adhesives Needed• 30-minute epoxy• Sharp hobby knife• Long ruler or tape measure• Rubbing alcohol• Paper towelsStep 3. Mark the center of the stabilizer saddle at the trailingedge of the saddle.Step 1. The slots for the horizontal and vertical stabilizer arelocated in the rear of the fuselage.Step 4. Slide the horizontal stabilizer through the saddle openingand align the marks made in the two previous steps. Once youare satisfied with the alignment, carefully place a T-pin throughthe stabilizer and the saddle at the trailing edge. This will keepthe horizontal stabilizer in place during wing alignment.Step 2. Locate the horizontal stabilizer and elevator assemblyand remove the elevators and hinges. Use a felt-tipped pen/penciland ruler to mark the center of the stabilizer at the trailing edgeas shown.Step 5. Mount the wing to the fuselage and using a longruler measure the distance from the wing tip to the tip of thehorizontal stabilizers as shown in the illustration below. Carefullyadjust the horizontal stabilizer until the measurement (a) is equalon both sides, making sure to keep the marks on the stabilizerand saddle aligned.aa15