Section 5: Mounting The Wing - Hangar 9 Cessna 182 Skylane Instruction Manual

Section 5: Mounting the Wing

Parts Needed
• Completed wing assembly
• Fuselage
• Wing hold-down plate
• Wing hold-down screws
• Blind nuts (2)
Step 1: Trial fit the wing onto the fuselage. Be sure the wing
properly rests on the wing saddle. Place a narrow strip of
masking tape at exactly the center of the top of the fuselage just
in front of where the vertical fin will be installed later. This tape
will be used as a reference line in aligning the wing.
Step 2: With the wing trial fitted in place, measure the distance
from the back of the wing tip where it meets the aileron to the
tape mark. Compare the right and left distances and adjust the
wing until both are the same.
Tools and Adhesives Needed
• Drill
• 1/4" drill bit
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
• Small round file
• 12-minute epoxy
• Measuring device (e.g., 36" ruler or tape measure)
• Masking tape
• Pliers
Note: If the wing hold-down screw blind nuts are already
installed, proceed to Step 4.
Step 3: Press the blind nuts into position below the rear wing
hold-down plate in the fuselage. Use pliers to squeeze the blind
nuts so the "teeth" penetrate the wood and stay in place.
Caution: It may be helpful to place a piece of wood on the
top side of the hold-down plate before squeezing
the pliers. This will keep the pliers from
"crushing" the rear wing hold-down plate.
Additionally, a small amount of epoxy or thick CA
will permanently attach the blind nut to the rear
wing hold-down plate.
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