Section 1: Hinging The Ailerons - Hangar 9 AT-6 Texan Assembly Manual

Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons

Parts Needed
• Right and left wing panels w/ailerons
• CA hinges
Tools and Adhesives Needed
• Instant thin CA glue
• CA remover/debonder
• Paper towels
• T-pins (one for each hinge)
Caution: The control surfaces of the AT-6
Texan, including the ailerons, elevators and
rudder, come with the hinges installed, but the
hinges are not glued in place. The hinge is
constructed of a special material that allows
the thin CA to "wick" (penetrate) and distribute
throughout the hinge, securely bonding them
to the wood structure. It is imperative that you
properly secure the hinges in CA glue.
Step 1
Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wing panels,
noting the position of the hinges. The Texan 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 as shown. Slide each hinge
into the wing panel until the T-pin is snug against the
trailing edge of the wing panel.
Step 3
Slide the aileron onto the wing until there is only a
slight gap between the wing panel and aileron. The
hinge is now centered in the wing panel and the
aileron. Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron up
against the wing panel.
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