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E-flite F-4 Phantom 32 DF Assembly Manual
Hinging the Ailerons and Flaps
Required Parts
Wing panel (left and right)
Aileron (left and right)
Flap (left and right) CA hinge (8)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Thin CA
T-pins
Pin vise
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
Please follow the procedure for hinging
the ailerons and flaps as described in this
manual. Failure to correctly hinge these surfaces
could result in the surface becoming loose in
flight, resulting in the loss of your aircraft.
1. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit
to drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot in the
ailerons, flaps and wing panels. This will provide
a tunnel for the CA to wick into, making the bond
between the hinge and wood stronger.
2. Slide the hinges into the aileron and flap. Insert
the hinges so the holes in the hinge are at the
hinge line. Insert a T-pin through one of the holes to
keep the hinge centered while the aileron and flap
are installed on the wing panel.
3. Slide the hinges in the aileron into the slots on
the wing. Note the orientation of the ailerons and
flaps. They will only fit correctly one way with all
decals showing on the top. Leave a small gap
at the wing tip. Installl the flap making sure the
aileron and flap can move without interference.
Also make sure the flap is set in an equal distance
from a line projected from the root of the wing to
prevent it from rubbing against the fuselage. The
gap between each surface, and the line projected
from the wing root, should be equal.
When gluing the hinges, do not use a CA
accelerator. The CA must be allowed time to
soak into the hinges to provide the best bond
between the hinge and surrounding wood.
4. Remove the T-pins from the hinges. Make sure
the aileron and flap are tight against the wing.
Wick thin CA into each hinge, both top and
bottom, until the hinge is saturated with CA. Allow
the CA to fully cure before proceeding.
