Section.1:.Aileron.and.flap.installation - Hangar 9 P-51D 1.50 ARF Assembly Manual

Section 1: Aileron and Flap Installation
Required Parts
•.Right.and.left.wing.panels.w/ailerons
•.Wing.assembly.
•.CA.hinges.(6)
Required Tools and Adhesives
•.Thin.CA.
•.Paper.towel.
•.Drill.
•.30-minute.epoxy.
•.Rubbing.alcohol.
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. .Step 1
Use.a.1/16".drill.bit.to.drill.into.the.wing.and.aileron.at.the.
center.of.each.hinge..This.allows.the.CA.to.wick.farther.
into.the.surfaces.for.better.hinge.installation.
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•.Nylon.flap.hinges.(6)
•.CA.remover/debonder
•.T-pins
•.Drill.bit:.1/16"
•.Paper.towels
•.Petroleum.jelly
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. .Step 2
Locate.three.CA.hinges.and.place.a.T-pin.in.the.center.of.
the.hinge.as.shown..Slide.each.of.the.three.hinges.into.
the.aileron.so.the.T-pin.is.resting.against.the.leading.edge.
of.the.aileron..The.slot.in.the.hinge.aligns.with.the.hole.
drilled.in.Step.1.
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. .Step 3
Slide.the.aileron.onto.the.wing.until.there.is.only.a.slight.
gap.between.the.aileron.and.wing.panel..Remove.the..
T-pins.and.snug.the.aileron.against.the.wing.panel..Slide.
the.aileron.towards.the.wing.tip.until.there.is.only.a.1/32".
gap.between.the.end.of.the.aileron.and.wing.tip.
Note:.Do.not.use.CA.accelerator.during.
the.hinging.process..The.CA.must.be.
allowed.to.soak.into.the.hinge.to.provide.
the.best.bond..Using.accelerator.will.not.
provide.enough.time.for.this.process.