WattAge F-22 Raptor EP Instruction Manual - page 10
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12)
Using a modeling knife and a ruler, carefully
cut out the two molded foam stabilators along their outer
edges.
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Do not confuse the stabilators with the vertical stabi-
lizers. The stabilators are smaller and shaped differently.
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13)
Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block,
sand the edges of both stabilators smooth and straight,
being careful not to alter the molded angles.
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14)
Using a ruler and a pencil, measure forward
1-9/16" from the trailing edge of one stabilator, at the root,
and draw a mark. Measure 1-9/16" out from the stabilator
root, at the trailing edge, and draw a second mark. See
photo # 11 below.
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9)
Apply a thin layer of machine oil or Vaseline onto
the long section of the stabilator tube.
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The machine oil or Vaseline will prevent the tube from
being glued into place should any epoxy get on it.
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10)
Install the nylon inserts and slide the stabilator
tube back into place and realign it. Remove any excess
epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and hold
the tube in alignment until the epoxy sets up.
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11)
Repeat steps # 1 through # 10 to install the
stabilator tube in the left side of the fuselage.
INSTALLING THE STABILATORS
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15)
Using a ruler and a modeling knife, carefully
cut off the corner of the stabilator at the two marks you
drew. See photo # 12 below.
Photo # 12
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16) Slide one aluminum stabilator tube through the
nylon inserts in the right side of the fuselage.
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17) Turn the fuselage upside down. Adjust the tube
so that its centerline is 3/4" away from the side of the
fuselage. See photo # 13 below.
Photo # 13
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18) Hold one stabilator up to the aluminum tube and
align it. The leading edge should be even with the lead-
ing edge of the fuselage fairing and the root should be
pushed flush against the side of the fuselage.
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19) When satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil
to outline the aluminum tube onto the bottom of the
stabilator. See photo # 14 below.
Photo # 14
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20) Remove the stabilator and the aluminum tube.
Using a modeling knife, carefully cut away and remove
the foam from inside the outline that you drew. Remove
enough of the foam so that when the tube is pushed into
place, the centerline of the tube is even with the center-
line of the stabilator. See photo # 15 below.
Photo # 15
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Be careful not to cut through the top of the stabilator.
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21) Push the stabilator tube into the groove and slide
stabilator assembly into place on the fuselage.
Photo # 11