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❑ Slide the aileron and its hinges into the hinge slots in the trailing edge of the wing, making sure that the torque rod is
firmly seated in the leading edge of the aileron. Adjust the aileron so that the edges of the aileron don't rub against the
edges of the wing.
❑ While holding the aileron tight against the wing panel,
pivot the aileron down about 45º and apply 5-6 drops of thin
C/A to the exposed area of each hinge. Turn the wing panel
over and repeat for the other side of the hinges.
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Remove any C/A that may run down the hinge line using
C/A Debonder.
❑ Allow the C/A to dry for about 15 minutes, then pivot the
aileron up and down to free up the hinges.
❑ Repeat the previous procedures to hinge the second aileron to the other wing panel.
IMPORTANT After the C/A and epoxy has fully cured, gently grasp each aileron and pull on it like you are trying to
pull out the hinges. The hinges should hold securely. If one or more hinges feels loose, apply more C/A to the
hinge(s) and allow it to completely cure.
Step 2: Hinging the Elevator
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The elevator is hinged using six hinges.
❑ Hinge the elevator using the same methods as for the ailerons, making sure that the ends of the elevator are even
with the ends of the stabilizer. Be sure to check the integrity of the hinges, after the C/A has fully cured, by pulling gently
on the elevator.
WARNING Make sure you hinge the elevator before hinging the rudder. If you hinge the rudder first, you won't be
able to hinge the elevator.
❑ Using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the
covering material from over the precut notch in the leading
edge of the rudder.
❑ Hinge the rudder using the three hinges provided, noting that the lower rudder hinge is installed in the back of the
fuselage. Make sure that the top of the rudder is even with the top of the vertical stabilizer and that the rudder is pushed
forward completely to minimize the hinge gap. Again, after the C/A cures, check the integrity of the hinges by pulling gently
on the rudder.
Step 3: Hinging the Rudder
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