STA screw quick question (help needed)

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David Novo

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Quick question: which is the order that the following components (image below) go between the STA, wing and backplate?

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@David Novo
I don't normally use that second washer.

Replacing the wing nuts and washers makes everything easier and they are less prone to backing out in my experience, especially if you lose the lock washer which is quite easy to do. Also easier on your hands if it is cold. Wing nuts are rough.
 
You just have the bolt and delrin thumbwheel. Simple and clean. They tighten down nice and tight as well.

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Thank you the help so far.

I am planning to thread the cambands (for 61 cm height single tank) on the 2nd and 4th slots to have the first stage (with 5th port) slightly tilted just over the top of my wing. Does that make sense to you?
 

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@David Novo You want to make sure that the bottom of the tank is lower than the bottom of the wing or you'll get pinch flats. After that, you want the bands to be spread as far as possible for stability.
On a standard length tank, which 61cm is about normal length, you should be able to have them on the top and bottom slots and still get it to where the first stage sits where you want to.
 
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