AT 6 - TEXAN.
Instruction Manual.
11
WING ASSEMBLY.
NOTE:
We highly recommend using 30
minute epoxy as it is stronger and
provides more working time, allowing
the builder to properly align the parts.
Using fast cure epoxy when joining
the wing halves could result in the
glue drying before the wing halves are
aligned properly which may result in
failure of the wing centre section
during flight.
1) Locate the plywood wing dihedral brace.
Using a ruler, locate its centre and draw a
vertical line .
2) Test fit the dihedral brace into each wing
half. The brace should slide in easily up to the
centreline that you drew. If not, use 220 grit
sandpaper with a sanding block and sand
down the edges and ends of the brace until it
fits properly.
Centre line.
3) Remove the brace when satisfied
with its fit in each wing half. Coat both sides of
one half of the dihedral brace with 30 minute
epoxy. Next, pour some epoxy into the dihedral
box in one wing panel. Make sure you cover
the top and bottom as well as the sides of the
dihedral brace. Use enough epoxy to fill any
gaps.
4) Carefully slide the two wing halves
together and firmly press them together,
allowing the excess epoxy to run out. There
should not be any gap in the wing halves. Use
rubbing alcohol and a paper tower to clean up
any excess epoxy.
5) Apply masking tape at the wing join to
hold the wing halves together securely.
Epoxy.
Masking tape.
