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Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons
Required Parts
• Right and left wing panels w/ailerons
• CA hinges (6)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Thin CA glue
• CA remover/debonder
• Paper towel
• T-Pins
Step 1
Carefully remove the tape holding the aileron to the wing.
Locate the hardwood control horn mount in the aileron.
The center of the mount is located 7
11
/
16
" inches from
the tip end of the aileron (narrow end). The plate is
1
1
/
4
" wide and 1" deep.
Step 2
Locate three of the large CA hinges and place a T-pin in
the center of the hinge as shown. Slide each of the three
hinges into the aileron so the T-pin is resting against the
leading edge of the aileron.
Step 3
Slide the aileron onto the wing until there is only a
slight gap between the aileron and wing panel. Remove
the T-pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel.
Slide the aileron towards the wing tip until there is only
a 1/32" gap between the end of the aileron and wing tip.
Note
: Do not use CA accelerator during the
hinging process. The CA must be allowed to
soak into the hinge to provide the best bond.
Using accelerator will not provide enough time
for this process.
Step 4
Deflect the aileron and apply thin CA to the hinge. Apply
enough CA to completely saturate the hinge. Use care
not to deflect the aileron so it pulls away from the wing.
When the hinge is glued in place, there should be no
more than a 1/32" hinge gap maintained throughout
the length of the aileron.
