Hangar 9 Extra 260 Assembly Manual page 7

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Step 3
Allow the glue to fully cure for at least 6 hours.
When cured, work each hinge throughout its full
motion several times using your hands. This will
break free any epoxy that may have found its way into
the hinge joint. Move the hinge throughout its full
travel until no resistance is felt. This may take
as many as 40 or 50 times.
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Step 4
Mix 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy or use Pacer PT-55
hinge glue. Place a sufficient amount of glue in each
of the hinge pockets in one wing panel.
Section 1 – Hinging the Control Surfaces
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Step 5
Carefully attach the aileron to the wing, making sure
the hinges are inserted in their respective hinge
pockets. Press the aileron and wing together such
that less than a 1/64" hinge line gap exists between
the aileron and wing. The bevels should virtually
touch. Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to wipe
away any visible epoxy around the hinges.
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Step 6
Double-check the hinge gap and allow the glue to
fully cure for at least 6 hours.
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Step 7
When fully cured, move each control surface
throughout its travel range several times to break
away any epoxy in the hinge. Be sure to deflect the
surface fully.
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