Section 5: Mounting The Wing To The Fuselage - Hangar 9 Clipped-wing Taylorcraft Instruction Manual

Section 5: Mounting the Wing to the Fuselage

Parts Needed
Complete wing assembly
Fuselage
Wing dowel rods (2)
Fuselage wing hold-down screws/washers (2)
Blind nuts (2 )
Wing center plate
Wing bolt plate
Step 1. Locate the two dowels, nylon wing bolts, blind nuts,
wing bolt plate, and the tapered wing center plate section that fits
between the wing and front windshield former in the fuselage.
Step 2. Locate the shaped leading edge piece (wing center
plate) that goes in the wing and fits into the opening of the front
windshield former. Trial fit the wing to the fuselage to see if any
material needs to be removed from the tapered block so that the
wing will fit snugly onto the fuselage. Mix approximately 1/4 oz
of 6-minute epoxy and glue the shaped leading edge piece into
the slot in the wing as shown. Allow the epoxy to cure before
attempting to drill holes for the wing hold down dowels.
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Tools and Adhesives Needed
CA glue (thin)
Drill
Drill Bit: 1/8", 1/4"
Phillips screwdriver (medium)
Round file (small)
Hobby knife
6-minute epoxy
Measuring device (e.g., 36" ruler or tape measure)
Masking tape
Rubbing alcohol
Paper towels
Felt-tipped pen or pencil
Step 3. Locate the two holes in the leading edge of the fuselage
front windscreen former. The holes have been predrilled in the
plywood former. Trial fit the dowels to make sure they will slide
into the holes without binding. When you're satisfied, remove
the dowels.
Step 4. Use a ruler to mark the center line of the fuselage
opening where the trailing edge of the wing will rest on the
fuselage. We will use this mark to help center the wing on the
fuselage prior to drilling the wind bolt holes.