Section 1: Hinging The Ailerons - Hangar 9 Cessna 182 Skylane Instruction Manual

Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons

Parts Needed
• Right wing panel with aileron and hinges
• Left wing panel with aileron and hinges
Important: Only use thin CA on hinges.
Note: The control surfaces, including the ailerons, elevators
and rudder, are pre-hinged with the hinges installed;
however, the hinges are not glued in place. It is
imperative that you properly adhere the hinges and
ailerons in place following the steps below using high
quality thin CA.
Step 1: Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wing
panels. Note the position of the hinges. The Cessna 182 comes
with high quality CA-type hinges, which are manufactured in the
U.S.A.
Step 2: Replace the aileron, making sure the hinges slide in
place. Deflect the aileron and apply a few drops of thin CA glue
directly to the center of each of the hinges. The aileron's front
surface should lightly contact the wing during this procedure.
Ideally, when the hinge is glued in place, a 1/32" gap or less
will be maintained throughout the length of the aileron. The
hinge is constructed of a special material that allows the CA to
wick, or penetrate, and distribute throughout the hinge, securely
bonding it to the wood structure.
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Tools and Adhesives Needed
• Instant thin CA glue
• CA remover/debonder
• Paper towels
Step 3: Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the
opposite direction and from the opposite side. Apply thin CA
glue to each aileron hinge, making sure the CA penetrates into
both the aileron and the wing.
Step 4: Using CA remover/debonder and a paper towel, remove
any excess CA glue that may have accumulated on the wing or in
the aileron hinge area.