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Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons
Right wing panel with aileron and hinges
Left wing panel with aileron and hinges
Instant thin CA glue
CA remover/debonder
Parts Needed
Tools and Adhesives Needed
Note:
The control surfaces, including the ailerons,
elevators, and rudder, come with the hinges installed, but
the hinges are not glued in place. It is imperative that you
properly adhere the hinges and ailerons in place per the
steps that follow using a high-quality thin CA glue.
Step 1.
Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wing
panels. Note the position of the hinges. The Taylorcraft comes
with high-quality CA-type hinges.
Step 2.
Remove each hinge from the wing panel and place a
T-pin in the center of each hinge. Slide each hinge into the wing
panel until the T-pin is snug against the wing.
Step 3.
Slide the aileron onto the wing until there is only a
slight gap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and
aileron. Remove the T-pin and snug the aileron against the wing
panel. This will ensure that the hinges are centered.
Step 4.
Deflect the aileron and completely saturate the hinge
with thin CA glue. The aileron's front surface should lightly
contact the wing during this procedure. When the hinge is glued
in place, a 1/32" gap or less will be maintained throughout the
length of the aileron. The hinge is constructed of a special
material that allows the CA to wick or penetrate and distribute
throughout the hinge, securely bonding it to the wood structure.
Step 5.
Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the
opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin CA glue to
each aileron hinge, making sure that the CA penetrates into both
the aileron and the wing.
Paper towels
T-pins (one for each hinge)
