Hinging The Aileron; Additional Items Required; Tools & Supplies Needed - Seagull Models L-4 Grasshopper 90 inches Assembly Manual

KIT CONTENTS
L-4 Grasshopper 90 inches
SEA325
1. Fuselage
2. Wing set (2)
3. Tail set (2)
4. Canopy
5. Cowling
6. Wing tube
7. Pilot
8. landing gear
9. Fuel tank
10. Tail wheel

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

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20cc gasoline engine.
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Computer radio 4 channel with 5
servos.
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Glow plug to suit engine.
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Propeller to suit engine 20x8-20x10.
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Protective foam rubber for radio
system.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED
hin cyanoacrylate glue.
Medium 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.
hread-lock.
Paper towels.

HINGING THE AILERON

Note : he control surfaces, including the ailer-
ons, 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 us-
ing a high-quality thin C/A glue.
Carefully remove the aileron from one of
the wing panels. Note the position of the
hinges.
1.
Remove each hinge from the wing panel
and aileron and place a T-pin in the center
of each hinge. Slide each hinge into the wing
panel until the T-pin is snug against the wing
panel. his will help ensure an equal amount
of hinge is on either side of the hinge line
when the aileron is mounted to the aileron.
2.
T-pin
Slide the wing panel on the aileron until
there is only a slight gap. he hinge is now
centered on the wing panel and aileron. Re-
move 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.
Hinge
3