Tri-R Technologies  TR-4

BUILDER'S MANUAL

This Builder's Manual is NOT the official manual as published by TRI-R Technologies.  


RUDDER ASSEMBLY

Quick Links to Aileron Assembly Sub-Sections:

PREPARATION
SPAR HARD POINT

RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY
FINAL BONDING RIGHT SIDE HALF
TEST FIT

FINAL CLOSE OUT BONDING
FRONT SPAR GLASSING
BALANCING


PREPARATION

The four place rudder assembly is quite similar to the elevator or aileron assembly procedures. As with all other assemblies we start by locating and identifying the component parts. The right and left sides should be easily identified by visualizing their relative location on the plane. The right side, which will be used first in the assembly is the one which has the flat sides with no radius at the hinge line edge. Conversely the left side part has a leading edge radius to minimize the air capture in the joint.

Figure-125: Rudder componets


SPAR HARD POINT


RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY

Initial assembly will start with the right side panel.


Image - 119: Assembly View




FINAL BONDING RIGHT SIDE HALF

Image - 120: Rudder Spar & Rib Positioning

TEST FIT

Test fit the rudder half against the fuselage tail post area to determine if any thickness correction is required for the rudder leading edge. Trimming the spar and ribs can be accomplished at this time but should not be required unless errors have been encountered in assembly

Image 121: Pre-Close Out View


FINAL CLOSE OUT BONDING


FRONT SPAR GLASSING


Image - 122: Rudder Cap


BALANCING

All control surfaces on the KIS Cruiser are 100 percent balanced, and this includes the rudder.




The Rudder is Now Complete