Question: Where is the steering control rod for the nose gear packed for shipping? What does it look like? I can't seem to locate it. Also, please provide any tips you may have for installing it.
Answer: The Twin Otter steering control rod for the nose gear is shipped in the fuselage main radio and forward bay. It is usually located near the left side. The rod is about 15.75 in. (654 mm) long. The inner rod is solid metal and the outer (shorter) rod is a semi transparent plastic tube. There is an EZ connector near the servo end of the metal rod and a Z-bend at the steering arm end of the metal rod.
Installation is described in the manual that came with the model and can be summarized as follows:
1) The Z-bend engages with the steering arm. The EZ connector attach's to the servo arm and the metal control rod.
2) Loosen the EZ connector set screw and remove the EZ connector from the metal rod.
3) Remove the steering arm from your servo.
4) Attach the EZ connector to the servo arm using the nut to fasten it.
5) Slide the EZ connector onto the metal steering control rod leaving the servo arm attached.
6) Attach the servo arm to the servo. Align the nose gear and steering servo in a neutral position for straight ahead motion. Secure the servo arm to the servo.
7) Tighten the EZ connector set screw to engage the steering control rod.
8) Leave about .5 in (12 mm) of extra rod protruding beyond (aft) of the EZ connector. Snip off any excess length.
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