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CHECKING HINGES FOR PROPER THROW
2. Evenly heat each hinge along the entire length of
the wing. This will allow the hinge glue to soften
and the hinge to move into it proper position.
Hold the surface at full deflection until the
hinges have cooled down and the glue has re-
hardened.
3.
If the elevator hinges are tight follow the
same process as described for the wings.
Note:
Once these steps have been completed
the hinges will throw to their full deflect-
tion.
IMPORTANT
1.
If control surfaces will not throw to full deflec-
tion it may be necessary using a heat gun to
apply heat to the knuckle of each hinge. This
will allow the hinges to move freely.
