Section 17B, Turtle Deck, 914, SeaRey, LSA

Progressive Aerodyne, Inc.

3801 State Rd 19
Tavares, FL 32778

Revision Description Remarks Date

01 Initial Creation 12/05/2013
02 Update Pg 35, changed bolt size to AN4-27A 02/25/2014

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1.0 Scope
This document will detail the steps necessary to assemble a Turtle Deck to the Hull.

2.0 Applicable Documents

N/A

3.0 Requirements
3.1 Equipment
3.1.1 The following tools will be necessary to perform this procedure:
 Awl
 Center Punch
 Cleco Pliers
 Clecos, 1/8”
 Deburring Tool
 Diagonal Cutters
Drill Bits, Jobber Length, 3/32”
 Drill Bits, Jobber Length, 1/4”
 Drill Bits, Jobber Length, 1/8”
 Drill Bits, Jobber Length, 3/16”
 Drill, Electric, or Cordless
 Files
 Hammer, Plastic Tip
 Hand Seamer
 Marker
 Open End Wrench, 3/8”
 Open End Wrench, 7/16”
 Pop Rivet Gun, Manual or Pneumatic
 Ratchet Straps
 Ruler
 Screwdriver, Phillips Head
 Socket Set, SAE, 3/8” and 7/16” sockets
 Square
 Tape Measure
 String
 Tin Snips
 Unibit, 3/4”

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3.2 Materials
The following general supplies will be necessary to perform this procedure:

 Sandpaper, Coarse
 Lacquer thinner (Cleaning labels off of parts)
 Protective gloves

3.3 Procedure (See the following pages)

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Turtle Deck

Root Support
Opening
Root Support
Opening

Root Support,
Forward

Figure 1. Initial Preparation to Set the Turtle Deck Forward

1.1 Locate the 2” wide ridge at the top forward side of the Turtle Deck, Fiberglass (#5340-009). Just after the forward ridge of the
raised area make a mark about 1/4” back and another mark at 3” back. Mark the 2” wide ridge right down to the Turtle Deck
surface.
1.2 Cut out an opening in the raised ridge 2” wide, down to the main Turtle Deck surface that will allow the Root Support
Forward (#5320-002) to pass through. The area to be cut out will be 2” wide x 3” front to back. Clean up the fiberglass
opening with a file.

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Turtle Deck Root Support

Opening Boom Tube
Opening

Boom Tube

Figure 2. Initial Preparation to Set the Turtle Deck Aft

2.1 At the aft end of the Turtle Deck, Fiberglass (#5340-009), find the centerline of the flat portion that will need to be cut away to
fit over the Boom Tube (#5310-012). Make a mark at 2-1/2” up from the bottom edge of the flat aft end on the centerline
mark. Draw a 5-1/2” radius on the back flat section that passes through the 2-1/2” mark.
2.2 Cut out the radius drawn on the fiberglass. Clean up the fiberglass opening with a file.
2.3 Pick up the Turtle Deck, Fiberglass (#5340-009) and slide the forward opening over the Root Support Forward (#5320-002).
The bottom forward edges of the Turtle Deck should sit on the forward side of the Bulkhead Angle, 3-3/8” (#5420-003)
mounted to the Bulkhead Cross Tube, Upper (#5310-002) at each end.
2.4 Push the aft end of the Turtle Deck, Fiberglass (5340-009) down over the foam rubber on the Boom Tube (#5310-012) and
fit the sides into the flanges of the Hull and check for fit. Adjust the cutout as necessary to fit properly around the Boom Tube
and to sit into the Hull flange. Clean up the fiberglass opening with a file.

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Turtle Deck
Ridge

Cluster Bracket Root Support,

Opening Aft cutout

Figure 3. Initial Preparation to Set the Turtle Deck Mid

Note: Remove the Bolt AN4-20A from the top of the Boom Tube Cluster Bracket.

3.1 At the mid portion of the Turtle Deck, Fiberglass (5340-009), find the aft end of the 2” wide ridge that runs down the center of
the Turtle Deck. Make a mark where the ridge stops on the main turtle deck surface to allow where the Boom Tube Cluster
Bracket (#5310-011) will penetrate the Turtle Deck. At the aft end of the ridge make a mark 4-3/4” back by 1-3/4” wide. Drill
a 3/4” pilot/inspection hole in the center of the marked location to verify the area to be cut out is accurately located.
3.2 Cut out the final marks drawn on the fiberglass. Clean up the fiberglass opening with a file.
3.3 At the aft end of the cutout just made, there will need to be more of the fiberglass removed for the Root Support, Aft (#5320-
003) when it mounts to the Boom Tube Cluster Bracket (#5310-011). Put the Root Support, Aft into its bolted-in position and
use a marker to trace the area where the Root Support will need to go through the fiberglass.
3.4 Cut out the final marks drawn on the fiberglass. Clean up the fiberglass opening with a file.

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Carpet

Boom
Boom Tube Tube
Cluster
Bracket

Rubber
Filler

Bulkhead

Boom Tube
Aft end of Hull Cluster Bracket

Figure 4. Preparing the Boom Tube for the Turtle Deck

.
4.1 Remove the Turtle Deck, Fiberglass (5340-009) from the Hull. On the top side of the Boom Tube (#5310-012) between the
aft end of the Hull and the Boom Tube Cluster Bracket (#5310-011) install a self-adhesive, 36” piece of Rubber Filler, 3/4 x
3/8” (#5510-011).
4.2 Cut an 11” x 53” piece of Carpet, Black (#1610-161). The carpet section will wrap around the upper portion of the Boom
Tube (#5310-012) from the aft side of the Main Bulkhead to the front side of the Boom Tube Cluster Bracket (#5310-011).
4.3 Apply contact cement on the Boom Tube and on the backside of the carpet section. Apply the carpet to the Boom Tube.

Note: The carpet section does not need to wrap completely around the Boom Tube.

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Carpet
Carpet
Forward

Turtle Deck
formed edge
Turtle Deck

Figure 5. Carpeting the Inside of the Turtle Deck

.
5.1 Turn over the Turtle Deck, Fiberglass (5340-009) to expose the inside of the deck. Cut a piece of Carpet, Black (#1610-161)
72” x 60”
5.2 Apply contact cement on the backside of the carpet section and on the Turtle Deck from the aft side of the forward rim edge
for the bulkhead to the aft side, just past the Turtle Deck formed edge. (Generally, the area that will be seen if the Pilot were
to look aft into the baggage area.) Apply the carpet to the Turtle Deck and trim with scissors to the exact area. Cut the
carpet back 1” from the bottom edge where the Turtle Deck will rivet to the Hull.
5.3 Use a Hot Knife or scissors to cut the carpet away from the aft and forward openings in the Turtle Deck.

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Turtle Deck

Aft Hull
Mount Angle Bulkhead Angle
3-3/8”

Figure 6. Setting the Turtle Deck into Place

Note: When setting the Turtle Deck in place seat the AFT end FIRST and work forward.

6.1 Install the Turtle Deck, Fiberglass (#5340-009) to its final installation position where the front bottom edge of the fiberglass
sits on the front side of the Bulkhead Angle, 3-3/8” (#5420-003) mounted to the Bulkhead Cross Tube, Upper (#5310-002) at
each end, and sits neatly over the Rubber Filler, 3/4 x 3/8” (#5510-011) on the aft end of the Hull.
6.2 Use straps to pull the Turtle Deck, Fiberglass (5340-009) down tight into the rim edge of the Hull. Cut the sides of the Turtle
Deck if it hangs over past the inset rim edge. The aft end will slide between the Aft Hull Mount Angle, Right (#5330-006) and
Left (#5330-002) and the rim edge of the Hull. Make sure the Turtle Deck and the Hull fit neatly together.

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¼” Bolt Hole
Turtle Deck,
forward end

Stop Rivets
HERE

Turtle Deck,
aft end

Forward

Figure 7. Riveting the Turtle Deck to the Hull

.
7.1 Rivet the Turtle Deck, Fiberglass (#5340-009) to the Hull (#5330-007) in its final position with Rivet(s) ABL4-4A (aka
AD44BSLF) (#L-44). At the aft end and forward end install rivets every 1” for the first 8”. At the forward end do not install any
rivets farther forward than the bolt head aft of the Upper Bulkhead.
7.2 In the remaining middle area install Rivet(s) ABL4-4A every 2” to 2-1/2”.
7.3 Locate at 46” forward of the end of the Boom Tube the ¼” Hole that was in the top center of the Boom Tube that passes all
the way through to the bottom of the Boom Tube and has a Nutplate installed at the bottom. Drill a ¼” hole in the Turtle
Deck, Fiberglass (#5340-009) and thru the Boom Tube ¼” hole. Test fit the Bolt AN4-55A and make sure it catches the
Nutplate and threads in properly. Remove the Bolt AN4-55A.

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Opening for
Root
Mid Root Support, Mid
Gusset, Lower
Mid Root
Gusset, Lower

Root
Root Support, Support, Mid
Bolt AN4-26A Forward

Figure 8. Attaching the Lower Mid Root Gusset to the Forward Root Support

Note: Leave the bolts loose in this assembly process.

8.1 Mount the Mid Root Gusset, Lower (#5320-050) to the Root Support, Forward (#5320-002): Locate the hole on the Root
Support, Forward just above the top side of the Boom Tube. Install Bolt AN4-26A (#N426A), Washer AN4 (#N4W), Mid Root
Gusset, Lower (#5320-050), Root Support, Forward (#5320-002), Mid Root Gusset, Lower (#5320-050), Washer AN4
(#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten loosely.
8.2 Locate the position where the Root Support, Mid (#5320-004) will come through the top side of the Turtle Deck, Fiberglass
(5340-009). Mark the location at approximately 19” from the front edge of the Turtle Deck down the centerline ridge going aft.
Make another mark at 22” aft. Cut out the 3” x 2” wide opening in the top of the fiberglass Turtle Deck. Angle the sides of the
ridge at 45 degrees and cut out the sides of the ridge down to the main Turtle Deck Surface. File the edges of the fiberglass
and test fit the Root Support, Mid (#5320-004) so it connects to the Mid Root Gusset, Lower (#5320-050) and up through the
opening in the Turtle Deck. Adjust the opening as necessary.

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Channel Root
Bracket, Support, Mid Channel
1-1/4 x 2” Bracket,
1-1/4 x 2”

Bolt AN4-25A

Rivet SB6-8 Root

Support, Mid

Figure 9. Attaching Channel Bracket to the Mid Root Support

Note: The Channel Bracket is installed on the Mid Root Support before it is attached to the rest of the structure.

9.1 Attach the Channel Bracket 1-1/4” x 2” (#5740-005) to the Root Support, Mid (#5320-004) at approximately 1/3 the way
down the Root Support, Mid on the upper aft end. Install Bolt AN4-25A (#N425A), Washer AN4 (#N4W), Channel Bracket 1-
1/4” x 2” (#5740-005), run the bolt completely through the Root Support, Mid (#5320-004), attach Washer AN4 (#N4W) and
Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten.
9.2 On either side of the bolt hole there are pre-drilled rivet holes in the Channel Bracket 1-1/4” x 2” (#5740-005). Make sure the
Channel Bracket is aligned down the centerline of the Root Support, Mid. Using the pre-drilled holes in the Channel Bracket
as guides, drill through the holes into the Root Support, Mid with a 3/16” drill bit. Install (2) Rivets SB6-8 (#SP-66) on either
side of the bolt head.

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs and 70 inch lbs of torque.

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Root Support,
Mid

Root
Support, Mid
Bolt AN4-26A

Mid Root
Gusset, Lower

Figure 10. Attaching the Mid Root Support to the Mid Root Gusset

Note: Leave the bolts loose in this assembly process.

10.1 Slide the Root Support, Mid (#5320-004) through the opening cut into the top of the Turtle Deck from the top side to meet up
with the Mid Root Gusset, Lower (#5320-050) attached in Figure 8. Install (2) Bolt AN4-26A (#N426A), Washer AN4
(#N4W), through the Mid Root Gusset, Lower (#5320-050), Root Support, Mid (#5320-004), Mid Root Gusset, Lower
(#5320-050), Washer AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and leave loose.

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Root Support,
Aft Root Support,
Aft

Root
Support,
Mid

Bolt AN4-20A

Boom Tube
Cluster Bracket
Boom Tube
Cluster Bracket

Figure 11. Attaching the Aft Root Support to the Boom Tube Cluster Bracket

11.1 Attach the Root Support, Aft (#5320-003) to the Boom Tube Cluster Bracket (#5310-011). Install with Bolt AN4-20A
(#N420A), Washer AN4 (#N4W), Boom Tube Cluster Bracket (#5310-011), Root Support, Aft (#5320-003), Boom Tube
Cluster Bracket (#5310-011), Washer AN4 (#N4W), Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten.

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs and 70 inch lbs of torque.

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Bolt AN4-25A
Root Tube
Root Tube
Root
Support,
Forward

Channel
Bracket
1-1/4 x 2

Bolt AN4-20A Root

Support,
Mid Root Support,
Root Support, Aft
Aft
Forward

Figure 12. Attaching the Root Tube to the Aft Root Support

Note: Orientation of the Root Tube: Aft end you will see a sleeve inside the tube.

12.1 Attach the Channel Bracket, 1-1/4 x 2” (#5740-005) to the Root Tube, 914 (#5320-029). Locate the 1/4” hole on the bottom
side aft end of the Root Tube, about 1/3 of the way forward. Install a Bolt AN4-25A (#N425A) with Washer AN4 (#N4W),
through the Channel Bracket, 1-1/4 x 2” (#5740-005), Root Tube, 914 (#5320-029), Washer AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4
(#N4LN) and tighten.
12.2 Attach the Root Tube assembly with the Channel Bracket to the Root Support, Aft (#5320-003). Install a Bolt AN4-20A
(#N420A) with a Washer AN4 (#N4W) through the Channel Bracket, 1-1/4 x 2” (#5740-005), Root Support, Aft (#5320-003),
Channel Bracket, 1-1/4 x 2” (#5740-005), Washer AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten.

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs and 70 inch lbs of torque.

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Root Tube
Gusset, Root Tube Root Tube
Forward

Bolt AN4-30A

Root
Support,
Bolt AN4-31A
Forward
Torque
Tube
Plate,
Upper
Root
Support, Root Support,
Root Support, Forward Mid Aft
Forward

Figure 13. Attaching the Root Tube to the Forward Root Support

13.1 Attach the Root Tube Gusset, Forward (#5320-009) to the Root Tube, 914 (#5320-029). Locate the 1/4” hole on the side of the
Root Tube just above the Forward Root Support. Install a Bolt AN4-30A (#N430A) with Washer AN4 (#N4W) through the Root
Tube Gusset, Forward (#5320-009), Root Tube, 914 (#5320-029), Root Tube Gusset, Forward (#5320-009), Washer AN4 (#N4W)
and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and leave loose.
13.2 Position the Root Tube Gusset(s) Forward (#5320-009) along the sides of the Root Support, Forward (#5320-002) as shown
above. Now install (2) Bolt AN4-31A (#N431A) with Washer AN4 (#N4W) through the Torque Tube Plate, Upper (#5760-010),
Root Tube Gusset, Forward (#5320-009), Root Support, Forward (#5320-002), Root Tube Gusset, Forward (#5320-009), Torque
Tube Plate, Upper (#5760-010), Washer AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and leave loose.

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Spar Yoke, Root Tube

Trailing Edge LS Bolt
AN4-32A
Root Tube

Root
Support,
Forward

Root Tube
Gusset, Aft
Root
Support, Aft
Bolt
AN4-26A Root
Support,
Mid
Root
Support, Root
Mid Forward Support, Aft

Figure 14. Attaching the Root Tube to the Mid Root Support

14.1 Attach the Spar Yoke, Trailing Edge LS (#5320-016) and Root Tube Gusset, Aft (#5320-005) to the Root Tube, 914 (#5320-029).
Locate the 1/4” holes on the side of the Root Tube just above the Mid and Aft Root Supports. Install (2) Bolt AN4-32A (#N432A)
with Washer AN4 (#N4W), through the Spar Yoke, Trailing Edge LS (#5320-016), Root Tube Gusset, Aft (#5320-005), Root
Tube, 914 (#5320-029), Root Tube Gusset, Aft (#5320-005), Spar Yoke, Trailing Edge LS (#5320-016), Washer AN4 (#N4W), Nut
AN4 (#N4LN) and leave loose.
14.2 Position the Root Support, Mid (#5320-004) between the Root Tube Gusset, Aft (#5320-005) brackets. Now install Bolt AN4-26A
(#N426A) with Washer AN4 (#N4W) through the Root Tube Gusset, Aft (#5320-005), Root Support, Mid (#5320-004), Root Tube
Gusset, Aft (#5320-005), Washer AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4W) and leave loose.
14.3 Now go back and tighten all of the bolts in association with mounting the Root Tube, 914 (#5320-029), Root Support, Forward
(#5320-002), both ends of the Root Support, Mid (#5320-004) and the Root Support, Aft (#5320-003).

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs and 70 inch lbs of torque.

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Spar Yoke,
Leading Edge LS

Bolt AN4-24A

Root Tube
F
Spar Yoke, o
Leading Edge Forward r
LS w
a
r
d
Figure 15. Installing the Leading Edge Spar Yoke to Root Tube

15.1 Insert the Spar Yoke, Leading Edge Assembly LSA (#5320-019) by sliding the square tube aft section of the Spar Yoke into the
Root Tube, 914 (#5320-029) forward end 2” square tube. Locate the 1/4” holes on the side of the Spar Yoke, Leading Edge
Assembly LSA (#5320-019) and line them up with the Root Tube ¼” holes on the forward end.
15.2 Install Bolt AN4-24A (#N424A) with Washer AN4 (#N4W), through the Root Tube, 914 (#5320-029), Spar Yoke, Leading Edge LS
(#5320-019), Root Tube, 914 (#5320-029), Washer AN4 (#N4W), Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and Tighten.

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs and 70 inch lbs of torque.

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Flap Slave Root Tube

Horn
Forward

Root
Support, Flap Slave
Mid Horn
Channel
Bracket

Root
Bolt AN4-17A Support,
Mid

Saddle, 1”

Figure 16. Attaching the Flap Slave Horn to the Mid Root Support

16.1 Install the Flap Slave Horn (#5750-001) to the previously installed Channel Bracket, 1-1/4 x 2” (#5740-005) from Figure 9. Install
Bolt AN4-17A (#N417A) with Washer AN4 (#N4W), Channel Bracket, 1-1/4 x 2” (#5740-005), Saddle, 1” (#5310-024), Flap Slave
Horn (#5750-001), Saddle, 1” (#5310-024), Channel Bracket, 1-1/4 x 2” (#5740-005), Washer AN4 (#N4W) and Thin Nut AN4
(#N4TN) and tighten. Do not tighten too much. Check for free rotation back and forth. Apply a little grease between the Saddles.

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Flap Slave
Forward
Horn Turtle Deck Ridge

Forward Slot Rear Slot

Eyebolt AN43B-14A
Forward

Root
Support,
Mid

Figure 17. Assembly of the Flap Slave Horn and Turtle Deck Cutouts

17.1 Install the Eyebolt AN43B-14A (#EB14A) to the Flap Slave Horn (#5750-001) with the eye end of the bolt facing forward and
turned so the hole in the eye is left to right. Install Eyebolt AN43B-14A (#EB14A) with Washer AN4 (#N4W), Flap Slave Horn
(#5750-001), Washer AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten.
17.2 Cut two slots in the top forward ridge of the Turtle Deck. The forward slot is for fuel and electric and the rear slot is for the Flap
Actuator Tie Rod. For the first slot, measure and mark back from the forward edge of the Turtle Deck 4” and another mark 10-1/2”
back by 1-3/4” wide. For the rear slot, measure and mark back from the forward edge of the Turtle Deck 13-1/4” and another 17-
1/2” back by 1” wide.
17.3 Cut out the two slots and file the edges smooth. Verify later that the rear slot will not hit the Tie Rod. If so, make the necessary
adjustments.

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs and 70 inch lbs of torque.

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Figure 18. Assembly of the Flap position bolts

Note: The following exploded view pages 20, 21 & 22 are for installing the Manual Flaps. If installing the optional Electric Flaps skip to page 23.

18.1 Install Parts 4,6,11 & 12

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Figure 19. Assembly of the Flap Actuator Horn and Handle

Note: The following exploded view pages 20, 21 & 22 are for installing the Manual Flaps

19.1 Install Parts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11

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Figure 20. Assembly of the Flap Actuator Horn and Handle

Note: The following exploded view pages 20, 21 & 22 are for installing the Manual Flaps

20.1 Install Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

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Bolt AN4-15A Rear Slot Aft

Forward
Plastic
Electric Spacer,
Flap 1/8”
Actuator
Horn (Not
Installed yet)
(Not
Installed yet)

Electric
Trim/Flap
Actuator

Root
Root Support,
Plastic Support, Forward
Spacer, 1/8” Mid
Bolt AN4-27A

Figure 21. Assembly of the Electric Trim/Flap Actuator

21.1 Install the Electric Flap Actuator Horn (#2750-007) to the Root Support, Mid (#5320-004). The end of the Electric Flap Actuator
Horn (#2750-007) with (2) 1/4” holes in the one end will face up. Install Bolt AN4-27A (#N427A) with a Washer AN4 (#N4W)
through the Electric Flap Actuator Horn (#2750-007), Plastic Spacer, 1/8” (#5530-005), Root Support, Mid (#5320-004), Washer
AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten snug, allowing for free actuation back and forth. Grease may be applied to this
area.
21.2 Install the Electric Trim/Flap Actuator (#2750-011) (mount the motor driven shaft end to the Horn) to the Electric Flap Actuator
Horn (#2750-007). Install Bolt AN4-15A (#N415A) with Washer AN4 (#N4W) through Electric Flap Actuator Horn (#2750-007),
Plastic Spacer, 1/8” (#5530-005), Electric Trim/Flap Actuator (#2750-011), Washer AN4, Nut AN4 and tighten snug allowing the
assembly to pivot freely.

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs and 70 inch lbs of torque.

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Rear Slot Tie Rod Tube Aft

Flap Slave
Horn

Bolt AN4-11A
Bolt AN3-05A
Actuator
Horn

Root
Root Support,
Support, Forward
Forward Tie Rod Tube Mid

Figure 22. Assembly of the Tie Rod Tube, 21-5/8” and Installation of the Flap Actuator Tie Rod

22.1 Place a Threaded Insert 7/16” Aluminum (#AL-23DC) into each end of Tie Rod Tube 21-5/8” (#2750-001). Place a mark at 1-3/16” from
the edge of the Tie Rod Tube 21-5/8” (#2750-001) and drill a 3/16” hole completely through the centerline of the tube.
22.2 Secure the Threaded Insert 7/16” Aluminum (#AL-23DC) inside Tie Rod Tube 21-5/8” (#2750-001) with a Rivet, SB6-8 (#SP-66).
22.3 Place (1) Nut, 1/4-28 Jam, Stainless (N1428J) on the end of a Rod End, 1/4-28 Male (#3230-027), threading the nut completely down.
Thread the Rod End, 1/4-28 Male (#3230-027) half way into Threaded Insert 7/16” Aluminum (AL-23DC).
22.4 On the other end of Tie Rod Tube, install an Eyebolt AN43B-04A (#EB04A) threading completely down.
22.5 Slide the Tie Rod Tube Assembly from the top side through the rear slot cut in the top of the Turtle Deck, with the Eyebolt AN43B-04A on
the top side. Install the Tie Rod Tube with the Eyebolt AN43B-04A end to the Flap Slave Horn (#5750-001). Install Bolt AN3-05A
(#N305A) with a Washer AN3 (#N3W), Eyebolt AN43B-04A (#EB04A), Eyebolt AN43B-14A (#EB14A), Washer AN3 (#N3W) and Nut AN3
(#N3LN) and tighten to allow the bolt to rotate.
22.6 Connect the other end of the Tie Rod Tube Assembly to the Electric Flap Actuator Horn (#2750-007). Install Bolt AN4-11A (#N411A) with
Washer AN4 (#N4W) through Electric Flap Actuator Horn (#2750-007), Washer AN4 (#N4W), Rod End, 1/4-28 Male (#3230-027), Washer
AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten to allow the bolt to rotate.

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Electric
Trim/Flap
Actuator Rivet
SB6-8

Bolt AN4-25 Flap Motor Electric

Mount Plate Trim/Flap
Actuator

Root
Support,
Forward

Mid Root
Gusset,
Aft Lower Aft

Figure 23. Connecting Electric Trim/Flap Actuator to the Forward Root Support

23.1 Install the Flap Motor Mount Plate (#2750-006) to the motor end of the Electric Trim/Flap Actuator (#2750-011). Install Bolt AN4-25
(#N425) with Washer AN4 (#N4W) through a Flap Motor Mount Plate (#2750-006), Aluminum Spacer, 1/4” ID x 5/8” Long (#2750-013),
Electric Trim/Flap Actuator (#2750-011), Aluminum Spacer, 1/4” ID x 5/8” Long (#2750-013), Flap Motor Mount Plate (#2750-006), Washer
AN4 (#N4W) and Nut, Castle AN4 (#NAN310-4) and tighten. Secure with Cotter Pin (#AN381-25-12).
23.2 Mount the Flap Motor Mount Plates (#2750-006) to the Root Support, Forward (#5320-002). Measure up the Root Support, Forward
(#5320-002) from where the Mid Root Gusset, Lower (#5320-050) bolt hole is located, up 5 ¼” to the center of the pre-drilled rivet holes in
the Flap Motor Mount Plates (#2750-006). Clamp the Motor Mount Plates to the Root Support, Forward and check the travel of the motor
and the clearance of the Tie Rod Tube in the Turtle Deck slot.
23.3 Drill 3/16” holes through the pre-drilled holes in the Flap Motor Mount Plates (#2750-006) into the Root Support, Forward (#5320-002).
Install (2) Rivet SB6-8 (#SP-66) in each side of the Root Support, Forward holding the Flap Motor Mount Plates (#2750-006) into position.

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs and 70 inch lbs of torque.

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Kink
Kink
Pylon Side Cover
Kink

Kink
Forward

Scribe radius

Figure 24. Installing the Pylon Side Covers

24.1 Before installing the Pylon Side Covers – Pylon Side Cover, Left (#5320-013) and Pylon Side Cover, Right (#5320-014), kink the forward
and aft ends of the panels inward about 30 degrees to help them form tighter to the Forward and Aft Root Supports. Remember to kink
them inward appropriately for the left and right sides. This step is not required.
24.2 Clamp the Pylon Side Cover to the Forward and Aft Root Supports to hold it in the general location. Take a marker and scribe the radius
from the Turtle Deck top onto the Pylon Side Cover. Trim the excess material and check the fit again.

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Cut End to Fit

Pylon Angle
Pylon Side
Cover
Forward

Rivet ABL4-2A

Pylon Angle Forward

Figure 25. Installing the Pylon Side Covers

25.1 Install the Pylon Angle (#5320-008) to the top portion of the Pylon Side Covers – Pylon Side Cover, Left (#5320-013) and Pylon Side
Cover, Right (#5320-014): Test fit into position from the Root Support Forward back to the Root Support Mid. Cut the forward end of the
Pylon Angle (#5320-008) to fit behind the Root Tube Gusset, Forward (#5320-009).
25.2 Remove the Pylon Side Cover and attach the Pylon Angle (#5320-008) to it. Drill 1/8” holes every 2-1/2” through the center of the Pylon
Angle (#5320-008) and into the Pylon Side Cover. Do not install a Rivet in the forward-most hole. This hole will be used later to attach to
the Pylon Structure. Install Rivet ABL4-2A (#L-42) in all the other pre-drilled holes.

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Pylon Angle Rivet ABL4-2A

Pylon Angle

Flap Slave
Horn Pivot
Hole Flap Slave
Horn Slot

Flap Slave
Horn
Pylon Side
Cover
Flap Slave
Horn Pivot Forward
Aft Bolt

Figure 26. Installing the Pylon Side Covers

26.1 Clamp the Pylon Side Cover, Right (#5320-014) back into position. At the end of the Flap Slave Horn (#5750-001) is a large hole. This is
where the Slave Arm, 1/2” x 5” (#5750-002) will be installed. Operate the Flap Slave Horn (#5750-001) and draw an arch from the center
of the hole through its full travel forward and back. Mark a slot 1” wide x 1” longer in each direction than the travel. Cut out the slot and file
the slot clean.
26.2 Mark the center location of the pivot bolt for the Flap Slave Horn (#5750-001) on the side of the Pylon Cover. Use a hole saw to cut a 3/4”
to 1” hole. File the hole clean.
26.3. Once the Pylon Side Cover, Right (#5320-014) has been cut and fitted properly you should be able to transpose the cutouts to the Pylon
Side Cover, Left (#5320-013) by laying the two panels on top of each other in a mirrored fashion. Mark and cut out the slot and hole and
file clean.

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Pylon Inspection
12 1/2” Cover
line

Root Support Mid

15” Mark

Figure 27. Cutting out the Pylon Inspection Covers

27.1 Clamp the Pylon Side Cover, Right (#5320-014) back into position. From the back side of the Right hand side cover trace a line down the
top edge of the Root Support Mid from the top edge of the Pylon Side Cover extending down about 16”. At the 15” mark draw another line
at a 90 degree to the first line all the way up to the top edge of the Pylon Side Cover about 12 ½”.
27.2 Cut out the Pylon Inspection Cover (#5320-035) from the Pylon Side Cover, Right (#5320-014). Cut on the 15” line and the 12 ½” line
creating a triangular access panel.
27.3. Drill (21) #30 holes in the perimeter of the Pylon Inspection Cover.

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Root Support Mid

Cover Cover
Mount Support
Angle

15” Side
Pylon Inspection
Cover

Pylon Inspection
Cover
12 1/2” Side

Figure 28. Installing the Inspection Cover Mount Angle and Cover Support

28.1 Position the Inspection Cover Mount Angle (#5320-036) on the Root Support Mid centered in the 15” dimension. Drill (3) #30 holes on
each end of the angle and into the Root Support Mid. Install (6) Rivet SBL4-4 (#SL44).
28.2 On the 12 ½” dimension install the Inspection Cover Support (#5320-037). The Inspection Cover Support will be attached to the Pylon
Side Cover (Right). Half of the width of the Cover Support will be behind the Pylon Side Cover. Drill (9) #30 holes into the Cover Support
and into the Pylon Side Cover. Install Rivet SBL4-4 (#SL44) to attach the Cover Support. (See picture on next page)

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Root Support Mid

Cover
Support

Cover
Mount
Rivet Angle

Rivet

Figure 29. Installing the Inspection Cover Mount Angle and Cover Support

29.1 Additional view of the Inspection Cover Mount Angle (#5320-036) riveted to the Root Support Mid.
29.2 Additional view of the Inspection Cover Support (#5320-037) riveted to Pylon Side Cover Right.

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Aft

Rivet SBL44

Forward Rivet ABL4-4A

(aka AD44BSLF)
Drill 1/8” holes
– Do not rivet

2” Channel
or PVC 2” Styrofoam
Tube

Figure 30. Installing the Pylon Side Covers

30.1 Clamp the Pylon Side Cover, Right (#5320-014) back into position. On the top, forward 1/8” pre-drilled rivet hole through the Pylon Side
Cover and the Pylon Angle (#5320-008), drill hole out larger to 3/16” and install a Rivet SB6-8 (#SP-66).
30.2 On the forward vertical portion of the Pylon Side Cover, Right (#5320-014), drill 1/8” holes every 2-1/2” through the Pylon Side Cover and
into the Root Support, Forward (#5320-002). Do not rivet until a later step.
30.3. On either side of the forward slot in the Turtle Deck top you can create a channel with 2” wide aluminum channels or install 2” ID PVC
tubes. This area will be used to push electric and fuel lines through. Rivet them to the side of the Pylon Side Cover using Rivet SBL44
(#SL-44). Also, 2” styrofoam can be caulked into place in any dead spaces to stiffen the side covers.
30.4 On the lower portion of the Pylon Side Cover, Right (#5320-014), drill 1/8” holes every 2-1/2” through the Pylon Side Cover and into the
Turtle Deck ridge. Install Rivet(s) ABL4-4A (aka AD44BSLF) (#L-44).
30.5 On the aft vertical portion of the Pylon Side Cover, Right (#5320-014) and the Root Support, Mid (#5320-004), drill 1/8” holes every 2-1/2”
through the Pylon Side Cover and into the aluminum tube. Install Rivet(s) SBL44 (#SL-44).
30.6 Clamp the Pylon Side Cover, Left (#5320-013) into position. Repeat above steps for left side.

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Pylon Inspection Pylon Angle

Cover screw holes Support

Cover
Mount
Angle
Cover
Support Pylon Inspection
Screw Cover
Rivet

Figure 31. Installing the Inspection Cover Mount Angle and Cover Support

31.1 Add additional rivets staggered on the Pylon Side Cover to the Inspection Cover Mount Angle (#5320-036) on the Root Support Mid centered
in the 15” dimension. Drill (5) #30 holes in between the original rivet pattern from the previous page. Install Rivet SBL4-4 (#SL44).
31.2 Drill #30 Inspection Cover screw holes around the entire perimeter of the Pylon Inspection Cover which will go into the Inspection Cover
Support (#5320-037), Cover Mount Angle (#5320-036) and the Pylon Angle Support.
31.3 Install Screw, 8-32 x ½” Sheet Metal to hold on the Pylon Inspection Cover (#5320-035).

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Aft Aft

Turtle
Deck
Turtle Angle
Deck
Angle

Root
Support,
Mid
Bolt AN4-27A
Bolt AN4-06A
Root
Support,
Mid

Figure 32. Installing the Pylon Angles

32.1 Install the Turtle Deck Angle (#5340-003) to the Root Support, Mid (#5320-004). Use Bolt AN4-27A (#N427A) with a Washer AN4 (#N4W)
through Turtle Deck Angle (#5340-003), Root Support, Mid (#5320-004), Turtle Deck Angle (#5340-003), Washer AN4 (#N4W) and Nut
AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten. Make sure the Turtle Deck Angle is flush with and at the same angle as the Turtle Deck surface.
32.2 From the underside, using the (2) pre-drilled holes in the Turtle Deck Angle (#5340-003) as a pattern, drill through the Turtle Deck
fiberglass with a 1/4” drill bit. Repeat on the other side.
32.3. From the top of the Turtle Deck, install (2) Bolt AN4-06A on each side of the Root Support, Mid (#5320-004) to secure the Turtle Deck to
the Turtle Deck Angle (#5340-003). Install Bolt AN4-06A with a Washer, 1/4 x 1” SS Fender (#FW100-14) through Turtle Deck, Fiberglass
(#5340-009), Turtle Deck Angle (#5340-003), Washer AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten.

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs and 70 inch lbs of torque.

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Aileron Torque
Retainer Torque Tube
Collar, Tube, Plate,
1-1/8 x 5/8” Fuselage Upper
Torque
Tube
Bearing LS

Rivet AB6-6A
Bolt AN4-31A

Rivet AB6-6A

Retainer
Collar,
Aileron 1-1/8 x 5/8”
Torque Torque
Tube Tube,
Bearing LS Aft Fuselage Aft

Figure 33. Installing the Fuselage Aileron Torque Tube

Note: Put a thin film of grease on the upper and lower bearing surfaces before installing the Torque Tube.

33.1 Installing the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009) into the lower Torque Tube Bearing LS installed previously: On the Aileron
Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009), locate the bottom end which has a smaller hole than the other end. Slide a Retainer Collar, 1-1/8” x
5/8” (#3210-012) on the bottom end of the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009) and place the end of the Torque Tube into the
Aileron Torque Tube Bearing LS (#2710-017).
33.2 On the upper end of the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009) slide on a Retainer Collar, 1-1/8” x 5/8” (#3210-012), then install the
Aileron Torque Tube Bearing LS (#2710-017) with the bearing race facing down. Install the Aileron Torque Tube Bearing LS (#2710-017)
between the plates of the Torque Tube Plate, Upper (#5760-010), Use (2) Bolt AN4-31A (#N431A) with a Washer AN4 (#N4W) through
the Torque Tube Plate, Upper (#5760-010), Aileron Torque Tube Bearing LS (#2710-017), Torque Tube Plate, Upper (#5760-010),
Washer AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten snug without distorting the bearing, allowing the Torque Tube to spin freely.
33.3. Lift the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009) up slightly so it is not resting on its end. Slide the upper Retainer Collar, 1-1/8” x 5/8”
(#3210-012) up against the Aileron Torque Tube Bearing LS (#2710-017). Drill a 3/16” hole into the center of the Retainer Collar, 1-1/8” x
5/8” and into the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009) and install a Rivet AB6-6A (#P-66).
Note: Do not cover up any of the large holes in the upper end of the Torque Tube with the Retainer Collar.
33.4 Continue to lift the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage so that it does not rest on the Bulkhead Cross Tube, Lower. Place the lower Retainer
Collar, 1-1/8” x 5/8” (#3210-012) against the Torque Tube Bearing LS. Drill a 3/16” hole into the center of the Retainer Collar, 1-1/8” x 5/8”
and into the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009) and install a Rivet AB6-6A (#P-66).

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Aileron
Torque
Tube,
Fuselage

Bell Crank,
Lower LS
Bolt AN3-13A
Bolt AN3-13A
Bell Crank,
Upper
Aileron
Torque
Tube,
Aft Fuselage Aft

Figure 34. Installing the Upper and Lower Bell Cranks

34.1 Install the Bell Crank, Upper (#2710-008) into the large hole in the top of the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009). Put some
grease in the hole and press the Bell Crank, Upper (#2710-008) into the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009) until the center holes
are lined up. Install Bolt AN3-13A (#N313A) with a Washer AN3 (#N3W) through the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009) and add
a Washer AN3 (#N3W) and Nut AN3 (#N3LN) and tighten.
34.2 Install the Bell Crank, Lower LS (#2710-022) into the large hole in the bottom of the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009). From the
co-pilot side, slide the Bell Crank, Lower LS, the end with the smaller hole in it first, into the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage. Line up the
hole in the Bell Crank with the hole in the Aileron Torque Tube. Install Bolt AN3-13A (#N313A) with a Washer AN3 (#N3W) through the
Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009) and add a Washer AN3 (#N3W) and Nut AN3 (#N3LN) and tighten.

Note: Torque Value on the AN3 bolts in this section should be between 15 inch lbs and 25 inch lbs of torque.

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Bell Crank,
Lower LS Bell Crank, Aileron
Bolt AN4-13A Lower LS Torque
Tube,
Fuselage
Rod End,
Male

Rod End,
Female

Bolt AN4-11A

Bell Crank, Aft Aft

Aft Cockpit
LS
Figure 35. Connecting the Aft Bell Crank to the Lower Bell Crank

35.1 Connect the Bell Crank, Lower LS (#2710-022) to the Bell Crank, Aft Cockpit LS (#2710-016) with a Rod assembly as follows: Thread on
a Nut, 1/4-28 Jam, S/S (#N1428J) to the threaded end of Rod End, 1/4-28 Male (#3230-027)
35.2 Install the Rod End, 1/4-28 Male (#3230-027) by screwing the threaded end into the open end of the Rod End, 1/4-28 Female (#3230-
083).
35.3 Install the Rod End, 1/4-28 Male to the Bell Crank, Lower LS: Use Bolt AN4-13A (#N413A) with a Washer AN4 (#N4W), Bell Crank, Lower
(#2710-022), two (2) Washer(s) AN4 (#N4W), Rod End, 1/4-28 Male (#3230-027), Washer AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and
tighten.
35.4 Install the Bell Crank, Aft Cockpit LS to the Rod End, 1/4-28 Female: Position the Bell Crank, Aft Cockpit LS (#2710-016) so it is standing
straight up and down. Position the Bell Crank, Lower (#2710-022) so it is in line with the Lower Bulkhead Tube. Now adjust the length of
the rod assembly so the hole in the Bell Crank, Aft and Rod End, 1/4-28 Female line up. Install Bolt AN4-11A (#N411A) with a Washer
AN4 (#N4W), Bell Crank, Aft Cockpit LS (#2710-016), two (2) Washer(s) AN4 (#N4W), Rod End, 1/4-28 Female (#3230-083), Washer
AN4 (#N4W) and Nut AN4 (#N4LN) and tighten. Tighten the Nut, 1/4-28 Jam, S/S up against the body of the Rod End, 1/4-28 Female.

Note: Torque Value on the AN4 bolts in this section should be between 60 inch lbs and 70 inch lbs of torque.

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Pylon
Forward
Cover

Pylon
Pylon Side Forward Pylon Side
Cover Cover Cover

Rivet SBL44

Aft Forward

Figure 36. Installing the Pylon Forward Cover

36.1 Install the Pylon Forward Cover (#5320-012) over the Aileron Torque Tube, Fuselage (#2710-009). Slide the sides of the Pylon Forward
Cover behind the front end of the Pylon Side Cover, Left (#5320-013) and Pylon Side Cover, Right (#5320-014). Position the Pylon
Forward Cover so there is a minimum space at the bottom of 1” and the sides come forward approximately 2-3/4” from the front edge of
the Pylon Side Cover. Clamp into position.
36.2 Using the 1/8” pre-drilled holes in the forward edge of the Pylon Side Covers as templates, drill through into the Pylon Forward Cover
(#5320-012). Install Rivet SBL44 (#SL-44) in the holes made every 2-1/2”.

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Rivet ABL4-4A
(aka AD44BSLF) Boom Tube
Cover Angle Rivet ABL4-4A
Boom Tube
Cover Angle (aka AD44BSLF)

Boom Tube Boom Tube

Cover Cover

Aft Forward

Figure 37. Assembly of the Boom Tube Covers

37.1 Place the Boom Tube Cover Angle (#5340-005) against the lip edge bottom side of the Boom Tube Cover, Left (#5430-001) and Right
(#5430-002). Start the Boom Tube Cover Angle (#5340-005) even with the aft end of the Boom Tube Cover, leaving 1” short on the
forward end. Test fit the Boom Tube Cover, Left (#5430-001) and Right (#5430-002) with the Boom Tube Cover Angle (#5340-005) and
make sure the length of the Boom Tube Cover Angle (#5340-005) does not need any trimming.
37.2 On the bottom forward edge of the Boom Tube Cover, Left (#5430-001) and Right (#5430-002) where the bend in the panel is located,
remove approximately 1” section of the lip so the Boom Tube Cover can lay tight against the aft Hull.
37.3 Drill 1/8” holes in the lip edge of the Boom Tube Cover, Left (#5430-001) and Right (#5430-002) and drill through into the Boom Tube
Cover Angle (#5340-005). Drill only (1) hole at the forward end and then drill (11) holes on 2-1/2” increments at the aft 25” section. Install
Rivet ABL4-4A (aka AD44BSLF) (#L-44) in the holes made every 2-1/2”, and in the one hole at the forward end.

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Rivet SBL44

Elevator
Reversing Horn

Cut Slot
Boom Tube Boom Tube
Cover Cover
Aft

Figure 38. Installation of the Boom Tube Covers

38.1 Place the Boom Tube Cover, Left (#5430-001) and Right (#5430-002) into position over the Boom Tube with the Elevator Reversing Horns
coming through the slots provided in the Boom Tube Covers. Allow approximately 1” of the Boom Tube Covers to lay over the aft Hull, and
center the Elevator Reversing Horn in the slot.
38.2 At the aft end of the Boom Tube Cover, Left (#5430-001) and Right (#5430-002) mark a slot to be cut to allow the Upper Tail Post Support
(#3220-017) to come through the Boom Tube Cover. Measure 2-1/2” down from the top edge of the Boom Tube Cover. On the 2-1/2”
centerline mark, mark a notch 5/8” wide x 1-1/2” long front to back. Cut out notch and file edges clean.
38.3 Drill 1/8” holes in the top edge of the Boom Tube Cover, Left (#5430-001) and Right (#5430-002) every 2-1/2”. Install Rivet SBL44 (#SL-
44) in the holes made every 2-1/2”.

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Boom
Boom Tube Tube
Cover Cover
Boom Cover
Attach Strap

Screw 10-32 x 3/4

Aft End

Figure 39. Installation of the Boom Tube Covers

39.1 At the bottom aft corner of the Boom Tube Cover, Left (#5430-001) and Right (#5430-002) the Covers will lay against the Boom Cover
Attach Strap(s) (#5420-001). Drill a 3/16” hole into the bottom portion of the Boom Cover Attach Strap (#5420-001). Install Screw #10–32 x
3/4” Dome Head (S75-1032) with Washer AN3 (#N3W) through Boom Tube Cover, Boom Cover Attach Strap (#5420-001), Washer AN3
(#N3W) and Nut AN3 (#N3LN) and tighten.

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Elevator Elevator
Reversing Horn Control
Stop Slot
Expansion
Plate
Elevator
Control
Stop
Rivet SBL44

Boom Tube
Cover
Aft

Figure 40. Installation of the Expansion Plates and Elevator Control Stops

40.1 Place the Expansion Plate(s) (#5340-012) into position 1/3 over the Hull and 2/3 over the Boom Tube Cover, Left (#5430-001) and Right
(#5430-002) and align the bottom of the Expansion Plate (#5340-012) with the bottom edge of the Boom Tube Cover.
40.2 Drill 1/8” holes in the two top corners of the Expansion Plate (#5340-012). On the forward edge of the Expansion Plate drill 1/8” holes
spaced every 2-1/2” maximum through the Expansion Plate and into the Hull. The only rivet hole to penetrate the Boom Tube Cover, Left
(#5430-001) and Right (#5430-002) will be the upper hole, right, on the pilot side and the upper hole, left, on the co-pilot side. There are
no rivets installed on the aft edge of the Expansion Plate (#5340-012). This allows for the Boom Tube Cover, Left (#5430-001) and Right
(#5430-002) to flex when the Boom Tube flexes.
40.3 Install Rivet SBL44 (#SL-44) in the holes previously drilled.
40.4 On both sides of the Boom Tube Covers, place an Elevator Control Stop (#5430-003) plate over the Elevator Reversing Horn.
40.5 In the cockpit, move a control stick forward until it stops. In that position, move the Elevator Control Stop plate into position where the
Elevator Reversing Horn is against the forward edge of the plate’s slot. Assure that the Elevator Reversing Horn moves through the
center of the slot in the Elevator Control Stop plate. Mark the position of the plate on the boom tube cover.
40.6 With the Elevator Control Stop plates held firmly in position, drill through the plate and through the Boom Tube Covers using a 1/8” drill.
De-burr the holes.
40.7 On each Elevator Control Stop plate, install eight SBL4-4 rivets through the plates and boom tube covers.

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Note: Mark
Here

Note: Secure
plastic sleeve Boom Tube
Cover Angle
Boom Tube Note: Mark
Cover Angle Here

Figure 41. Installation of the Splash Guard

41.1 Before proceeding with the installation of the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) make sure the Cable Assembly, Rudder LS
(#2720-029) plastic sleeves are secured firmly inside the Hull so they cannot slide out, by attaching with Epoxy Putty, safety wire or Cable
Clamp.
41.2 Before proceeding with the installation of the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) make sure all of the plastic sleeves for any cables
that are under the Splash Guard are lubricated with Lithium Grease by injecting grease inside the plastic sleeves.
41.3 Place the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) into position on the edges of the Boom Tube Cover Angle(s) (#5340-005) with the
widest end of the Splash Guard facing forward. Slide the Splash Guard as far forward as possible without rubbing on any parts. Make a
mark at the aft end of the Splash Guard on the Boom Tube Cover Angles (#5340-005) on each side, designating where the Splash Guard
ends.

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Frame, Tail Frame, Tail

Cover Cable Cover
Reinforcement Rivet SB6-8 Reinforcement
Boom Tube
Cover Angle

Center

Note: Mark
Here
Cable
Aft

Center

Figure 42. Installation of the Tail Cover Reinforcement Frame

42.1 Take the Frame, Tail Cover Reinforcement (#5340-039) and slide it under the two cables running along the bottom of the Boom Tube.
Line up the aft edge of the Frame, Tail Cover Reinforcement with the marks made on the Boom Tube Cover Angles (#5340-005). Locate
the center hole in the Frame, Tail Cover Reinforcement and mark through that hole at the center bottom of the Boom Tube.
42.2 Drill a 3/16” hole into the Boom Tube (#5310-012) at the center mark placed in the previous step. Secure the Frame, Tail Cover
Reinforcement (#5340-039) through the center hole with Rivet SB6-8 (#SP-66).

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Frame, Tail
Cover
Reinforcement
Rivet SBL44

Aft

Drill (4) 1/8” holes

Frame, Tail
Cover
Reinforcement

Figure 43. Installation of the Tail Cover Reinforcement Frame

43.1 Working from the center, select the closest two 1/8” holes that are pre-drilled in the Frame, Tail Cover Reinforcement (#5340-039) next to
the center rivet and drill through those holes into the Boom Tube with an 1/8’ drill bit. Install Rivet SBL44 (#SL-44) into those two holes.
43.2 Using the two furthest 1/8” holes pre-drilled into the Frame, Tail Cover Reinforcement (#5340-039), drill a 1/8” hole through the holes into
the Boom Tube. Install Rivet SBL44 (#SL-44) into those two holes.

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Frame, Tail Aft

Cover
Reinforcement Bolt AN3-05A

Drill second and

fourth holes open
to 3/16” Bolt head should
Shear Web, be on top
Tail
Reinforcement

Figure 44. Installation of the Tail Reinforcement Shear Web

44.1 In the outer legs of the Frame, Tail Cover Reinforcement (#5340-039) there are (5) pre-drilled 1/8” holes. Open up the second and fourth
holes to 3/16” with a 3/16” drill bit.
44.2 Place the Shear Web, Tail Reinforcement (#5340-040) in position against the Frame, Tail Cover Reinforcement (#5340-039) leveling it
and centering on the 3/16” holes. Mark through the (2) 3/16” holes on each leg of the Frame, Tail Cover Reinforcement onto the flanges of
the Shear Web, Tail Reinforcement. Drill out the marks on the flange of the Shear Web, Tail Reinforcement to 3/16”.
44.3 Install the Shear Web, Tail Reinforcement (#5340-040) with two Bolts on each side. Use Bolt AN3-05A (#N305A) with Washer AN3
(#N3W) from the bottom side through the Shear Web, Tail Reinforcement (#5340-040), Frame, Tail Cover Reinforcement (#5340-039),
Washer AN3 (#N3W) and Nut AN3 (#N3LN) and tighten.

Note: Torque Value on the AN3 bolts in this section should be between 15 inch lbs and 25 inch lbs of torque.

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Bolt head should Bolt AN3-11A

be on top

Bolt head should

be on top

Aft

Splash Guard
Support, Aft Boom Tube
Cover Angle

Figure 45. Installation of the Aft Splash Guard Support

45.1 Set the Splash Guard Support, Aft (#5340-032) into position up against the Shear Web, Tail Reinforcement (#5340-040) and line up the
holes on the end of the Splash Guard Support, Aft with the holes in the Frame, Tail Cover Reinforcement (#5340-039). Drill through the
Boom Tube Cover Angles (#5340-005) with a 3/16” drill bit and chase through the Splash Guard Support, Aft (#5340-032) and the Frame,
Tail Cover Reinforcement (#5340-039) so they all align. Then place a Bolt AN3-11A (#N311A) through these holes.

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Bolt AN3-11A
Bolt AN3-11A

Splash Guard
Support, Aft

Boom Tube Splash Guard

Cover Angles
Aft

Splash Guard
Hull Support, Forward

Figure 46. Installation of the Splash Guard

46.1 On the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) remove corner material 1 ½” x 1” on all four corners. (1 ½” from front to back, 1” from
side to side).
46.2 Set the Splash Guard Support, Forward (#5340-033) into position, placing across the Boom Tube Cover Angles (#5340-005) just aft of the
Hull. Set the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) into position sitting on the bottom side of the Boom Tube Cover Angles (#5340-
005).
46.3 Position the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) so it is as far forward as it can go without rubbing any parts, and centered left to
right between the Boom Tube Cover Angles (#5340-005). Also position the Splash Guard so its bottom “V” is pushed upward so it rests
against the Splash Guard Support, Aft (#5340-032) and the Splash Guard Support, Forward (#5340-033).

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Bolt AN3-11A Bolt AN3-11A

Forward

Bone Tang (bent

Splash Guard Bolt AN3-11A at 30 degrees)

Figure 47. Installation of the Splash Guard

47.1 Bend two (2) stainless steel Bone Tangs (#5720-013) at a 30 degree angle. Bent Tang(s) will be installed with the angle facing upward in
the next step.
47.2 Install Bolt AN3-11A (#N311A) from the top side with no Washer through the Frame, Tail Cover Reinforcement (#5340-039), Splash Guard
Support, Aft (#5340-032), Boom Tube Cover Angle(s) (#5340-005), Bone Tang bent at 30 degree angle, AN3 Nut (#N3LN) and tighten.

Note: Torque Value on the AN3 bolts in this section should be between 15 inch lbs and 25 inch lbs of torque.

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Shear Web, Tail

Reinforcement Splash Guard
Support, Aft

Forward
Rivet SBL44 Splash Guard

Figure 48. Installation of the Splash Guard

48.1 There are pre-drilled holes in the Shear Web, Tail Reinforcement (#5340-040) at the bottom edge that line up with the Splash Guard
Support, Aft (#5340-032). Drill (10) 1/8” holes through the pre-drilled holes in the Shear Web, Tail Reinforcement (#5340-040) and into the
Splash Guard Support, Aft. Drill into one side only of the Splash Guard Support, Aft, but not all the way through to the other side.
48.2 Install Rivet(s) SBL44 (#SL-44) into the Shear Web, Tail Reinforcement (#5340-040) catching the Splash Guard Support, Aft (#5340-032).

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Forward

Splash Guard
Support, Forward Splash Guard

Aft

Screw, #8x1/2

Hull
Screw Hole

Figure 49. Installation of the Splash Guard

49.1 With the Splash Guard Support, Forward (#5340-033) in place on the Boom Tube Cover Angles (#5340-005). Position the Splash Guard
Support, Forward as far forward as possible without rubbing any of the Hull parts. Reaching your hand up in the gap, hold the Splash
Guard Support, Forward in position while pushing the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) against the bottom edge of the Splash
Guard Support, Forward. Starting at the bottom of the “V” in the Splash Guard, drill (2) 1/8” holes, one on either side of the “V”, into the
bottom outer edge of the Splash Guard Support, Forward. Cleco into position.
49.2 Working your way from the center out, continue to drill 1/8” holes spaced evenly having (4) screw holes on each side of the “V” in the
Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031). The outer hole on each side needs to be drilled through the Boom Tube Cover Angles (#5340-
005) and into the Splash Guard Support, Forward (#5340-033).
49.3 Install Screw, #08 x ½ Sheet Metal (#S05-8) into the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) into the inboard (6) holes catching the
Splash Guard Support, Forward (#5340-033). In the outer hole on each side, install Screw, #10 x 3/4 Sheet Metal (#S75-10) through the
Boom Tube Cover Angles (#5340-005) and into the Splash Guard Support, Forward (#5340-033).

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Splash Guard
Support, Aft

Splash Guard

Screw, #8x1/2

Screw Hole Aft

Aft

Figure 50. Installation of the Splash Guard

50.1 Locate the bottom edge area of the Splash Guard Support, Aft (#5340-032) that is located behind the Splash Guard with “V” Shape
(#5340-031) and mark (3) locations on each side of the “V” in the Splash Guard with “V” Shape. Drill (6) 1/8” holes through the Splash
Guard with “V” Shape and into the Splash Guard Support, Aft. Drill into one side only of the Splash Guard Support, Aft but not all the way
through to the other side.
50.2 Install Screw, #08 x ½ Sheet Metal (#S05-8) into the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031), catching the Splash Guard Support, Aft
(#5340-032).

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Forward Forward
Tinnerman
Nut
Screw, #10x3/4

Splash Guard

Figure 51. Installation of the Splash Guard

51.1 Drill 1/8” holes through the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) into the Boom Tube Cover Angles (#5340-005). Space out the
screw holes every 2” on both sides of the Splash Guard. Cleco into position as the holes are drilled.
51.2 Pull the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) off and install Nut, Tinnerman (#NTM) on all the 1/8” holes drilled into the Boom Tube
Cover Angles (#5340-005).
51.3 Put the Splash Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) back into position and install Screw, #10 x 3/4 Sheet Metal (#S75-10) into the Splash
Guard with “V” Shape (#5340-031) and into the Nut, Tinnerman (#NTM) attached to the Boom Tube Cover Angles (#5340-005).
51.4 Reinstall all of the other screws holding the Splash Guard into position to the Forward and Aft Splash Guard Supports.

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Aft
Hull Side Angle

Hull Side Angle

Screw,
#10-32 x 3/4”
Dome Head

Aft

Figure 52. Installation of the Hull Side Angles

52.1 Install the Hull Side Angle, Left/Right (#5340-001) to the upper edge of the Hull (#5330-007) at the cockpit area. Loosen the Bolt AN4-24A
with the Fender Washer going through the side of the Hull going into the Upper Bulkhead. Place the Hull Side Angle, Left/Right on the
edge of the Hull with one leg of the angle on the inside of the Hull and the other leg making a ledge on the top edge of the Hull. Cut the aft
inner side of the Hull Side Angle, Left/Right just slightly at an angle so the top edge of the angle can meet up flush with the Bulkhead
Cross Tube, Upper (#5310-002).
52.2 Drill 3/16” holes every 4” in the upper edge of the Hull, positioned where the hole would be in the middle of the Hull Side Angle, Left/Right
(#5340-001).
52.3 Install Screw(s) #10 -32 x 3/4” Dome Head (#S75-1032) with a Washer AN3 (#N3W) through Hull Side Angle, Left/Right (#5340-001),
Carpet, Hull, Washer AN3 (#N3W) and Nut AN3 (#N3LN) and tighten.
52.4 Re-tighten the Bolt AN4-24A that was loosened in Step 52.1.

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Nose Deck

Nose Deck

Hull

Hull

Figure 53. Temporary Installation of the Nose Deck

Note: When setting the Nose Deck in place seat the forward end FIRST and work backward.

53.1 Run just a few small sheet metal screws into the lip of the Nose Deck and into the lip on the Hull to hold temporarily in place for painting.

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