Section 4: Wing Installation - Hangar 9 fokker D.VII Assembly Manual

Section 4: Wing Installation

Required Parts
• N-strut (right and left)
• Heat shrink (2)
• Forward wing cabane (right and left)
• Rear wing cabane (right and left)
• 1/16-inch (1.5mm) wheel collar (4)
• 3mm x 5mm socket head screw (4)
• 4-40 x 1/2-inch socket head screw (14)
• 15 x 1/2-inch wing tube
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Low-tack masking tape
• Threadlock
• Ball driver: 3/32-inch, 2.5mm
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Step 1
Attach the forward cabanes using six 4-40 x 1/2-inch
socket head screws and a 3/32-inch ball driver. Note there
is a right and left cabane as shown in the images. Do not
install the upper rear screw at this time.
• #4 washer (2)
• Ruler
Important: Make sure to use
threadlock on the screws to prevent
them from vibrating loose.
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Step 2
Attach the rear wing cabanes to the fuselage using two
4-40 x 1/2-inch socket head screws and a 3/32-inch
ball driver. Leave the screws slightly loose at this time so
the position of the struts can be adjusted later.
Important: Make sure to use
threadlock on the screws to prevent
them from vibrating loose.
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