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Tail Braces
Step 5.
Locate the tail brace pieces (6) and mounting hardware.
Step 6.
Trial fit a tail brace on the side of the fin and top of the
stabilizer. Mark the screw hole location with a pencil or felt-
tipped pen.
Note:
The smaller four braces are installed on the bottom
of the stabilizer.
Step 7.
Check the marks you made to make sure the tail brace
is aligned properly, as shown below.
Step 8.
Use a drill and 1/16" drill bit to drill holes in the
stabilizer and rudder at the locations you marked.
Step 9.
Mount the tail brace to the fin first, using the hardware
provided. On the stabilizer, pass the screws through the holes in
each side, and trial fit the bottom tail braces to the stabilizer/
fuselage sides. Mount the bottom tail braces to the stabilizer and
fuselage using the provided self tapping screws (4), screws (4),
and nuts (4).
Section 18: Assembling and Installing the Wing Struts/Tail Braces
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