Section 1: Assembling The Wings - Hangar 9 Piper Cherokee Instruction Manual

Section 1: Assembling the Wings

Parts Needed
• Right wing panel with aileron and hinges
• Left wing panel with aileron and hinges
Step 1. Carefully remove the aileron from the right wing panel
by pulling straight out with even pressure. Note the location of
the hinges and the aileron torque rod; this will be of assistance
when replacing the aileron onto the wing.
Step 2. Remove all four hinges from the aileron. Flex the hinges
so they move freely.
Step 3. Mix a small amount of 30-minute epoxy. Using either a
mixing stick or a small piece of scrap wood, apply the epoxy
sparingly inside each hinge slot on the aileron. Additionally,
apply a small amount of epoxy to the top and bottom half of each
hinge. Insert the hinges into the aileron until the hinge line is
even with the leading edge of the aileron.
Note: Do NOT apply any epoxy into the aileron torque rod
hole at this time.
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Tools and Adhesives Needed
• 30-minute epoxy
• Paper towels
• Rubbing alcohol
• Mixing stick/epoxy brush
• Ruler
• Wax paper
Step 4. Lightly coat both ends of the aileron with epoxy; this
will prevent the aileron from becoming fuel soaked.
Step 5. Wipe off any excess epoxy using a paper towel and
rubbing alcohol.