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1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts
of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts are
damaged or missing, contact Order Assistance at the
telephone number listed in the “
Kit Inspection”
section on
page 3.
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2. Remove the tape and separate the ailerons from the
wing and the elevators from the stab. Use a covering iron with
a covering sock on high heat to tighten the covering if
necessary. Apply pressure over sheeted areas to
thoroughly
bond the covering to the wood.
INSTALL THE AILERONS
Do the right wing first so your work matches the photos the
first time through. You can do one wing at a time, or work
on them together.
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1. Drill a 3/32" [2.4mm] hole, 1/2" [13mm] deep in the
center of each hinge slot to allow the CA to “wick” in. Follow-
up with a #11 blade to clean out the slots.
Hint:
If you have
one, use a high-speed rotary tool to drill the holes.
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2. Use a sharp #11 blade to cut a strip of covering from
the hinge slots.
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3. Locate four of the circular
hinge material disks
. Look
closely at the disk and you will see a slit cut through the
center of the disk. This slit will aid in wicking the glue into the
hinge. It is important that the slit in the disk runs perpendicular
to the control surface. Insert a pin through the middle of each
hinge disk, just off of the slit. Test fit the ailerons to the wing
with the hinges installed.
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4. Remove the aileron from the wing. Work some
6-minute epoxy into the hole for the aileron torque rod
located at the inboard end of the aileron. Working quickly,
install the aileron with the hinges in place back onto the
wing. Clean any excess epoxy away from the hole with
rubbing alcohol.
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5. Remove the pins you have inserted into the hinges.
Adjust the aileron so there is a small gap between the LE of
the aileron and the wing. The gap should be small, just
enough to see light through or to slip a piece of paper
through.
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6. Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of
each hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After the CA has fully
hardened test the hinges by pulling on the aileron.
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7. Repeat steps 1-6 for the left wing panel.
BUILD THE WING
PREPARATIONS
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