EDGE 540. Instruction Manual.
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1) Carefully remove the aileron from one
of the wing panels. Note the position of the
hinges.
2)Remove each hingefrom the wing panel
and aileron 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
panel. This will help ensure an equal amount
ofhingeisoneitherside of the hinge linewhen
the aileron is mounted to the aileron.
HINGING THE AILERONS.
Work the aileron up and down several
times to “work in” the hinges and check
for proper movement.
3) Slide the wing panel on the aileron until
there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now
centered on the wing panel and aileron.
Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron
against the wing panel.A gap of 1/64” or less
shouldbe maintained betweenthe wing panel
andaileron.
HINGING THE ELEVATOR.
Note:
5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the
aileron in the opposite direction from the
opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each
hinge,makingsure that theC/Apenetratesinto
both the aileron and wing panel.
Glue the elevator hinges in place using the
same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons.
The control surfaces, including the
ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are
prehinged with hinges installed, but the
hinges are not glued in place. It is
imperativethat you properlyadhere the
hingesin place per the stepsthat follow
using a high-quality thin C/A glue.
Note:
Hinge.
T-pin.
T-pin.
4)Deflect the aileron and completely
saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The
aileronsfrontsurfaceshouldlightly contact the
wing during this procedure. Ideally, when the
The hinge is constructed of a special
material that allows the C/A to wick or
penetrateanddistributethroughoutthe
hinge, securely bonding it to the wood
structureof the wing paneland aileron.
hinges are glued in place, a 1/64” gap or less
will be maintained throughout the lengh of the
aileron to the wing panel hinge line.
Note:
C/Aglue.
7) Repeat this process with the other wing
panel, securely hinging the aileron in place.
6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a
papertowel,remove any excessC/A glue that
may have accumulated on the wing or in the
aileronhinge area.
8)After both ailerons are securely hinged,
firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to
make sure the hinges are securely glued and
cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully
applying medium pressure, trying to separate
the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution
not to crush the wing structure.
