Hinging The Ailerons; Additional Items Required - Seagull Models CHEROKEE Instruction Manual

KIT CONTENTS.
1 Fuselage
2 Canopy
3 Left wing panel
4 Right wing panel
5 Tail set
6 Aluminum wing tube
7 Scale pilot w / seat
8 Seat (2)
9 Nose gear wire
10 70mm wheels (3)
11 Main landing gear
12 Decal sheet
13 Wheel pants (3)
14 EP conversion pack
15 Hardware bag included
16 Fiberglass cowl

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.

.46-.55 2-stroke engine
.72 -.82 4-stroke engine
4 channel with 5 servos
Glow plug to suit engine
Propeller to suit engine
Protective foam rubber for radio
system
Silicone fuel line
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.
Thick cyanoacrylate glue
30 minute epoxy
5 minute epoxy
Hand or electric drill
Assorted drill bits
Modelling knife
Straight edge ruler
2mm ball driver
Phillips head screwdriver
220 grit sandpaper
90° square or builder's triangle
Wire cutters
Masking tape & T-pins
Thread-lock
Paper towels
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Note:
and aileron and place a T-pin in the center of
each hinge. Slide each hinge into the aileron
until the T-pin is snug against the aileron. This
will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is
on either side of the hinge line when the aileron
is mounted to the wing panel.

HINGING THE AILERONS .

The control surfaces, including the
ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are
prehinged with hinges installed, but
the hinges are not glued in place. It
is imperative that you properly
adhere the hinges in place per the
steps that follow using a high-quality
thin C/A glue.
1) Carefully remove the aileron from one
of the wing panels. Note the position of the
hinges.
2) Remove each hinge from the wing panel
Hinge.
3) Slide the aileron on the wing panel until
there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now
centered on the wing panel and aileron.
Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron
against the wing panel. A gap of 1/64" or less
should be maintained between the wing panel
and aileron.
T-pin.
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