Wing Installation; Install The Tail Components - GREAT PLANES CESSNA 182 Instruction Manual

WING INSTALLATION

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1. After the epoxy has cured from the previous step, place
the wing on the fuselage. Measure from the aft center of the
fuselage to one wing tip and record the distance. Measure
from the same point to the opposite wing tip, and compare it
to the first measurement. If the measurements are not the
same, adjust the wing and re-measure until they are equal.
Place a mark on the wing and fuselage so it can be
repositioned accurately for the following steps.
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2. Remove the covering from the wing center-section
where the wing bolts will pass through the wing.
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3. Bolt the wing to the fuselage using two 6-32 x 1-1/4"
machine screws and two 6-32 washers. Check the alignment
of the wing and enlarge the holes in the wing slightly to allow
the wing to be shifted to match the alignment marks.

INSTALL THE TAIL COMPONENTS

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1. Remove the covering from the slot in the fuselage for the
horizontal stabilizer. The location for the stabilizer can be
located by gently pressing the covering using your index
finger along the sides of the fuselage. Slide the stabilizer into
position, and check the alignment as shown in the sketch.
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2. Mount the wing to the fuselage using the bolts. Stand
back 8 to 10 feet [2.5 to 3 meters] and view the model from
the front and rear. The stabilizer tips should be equally
spaced above the level of the wing. If not, lightly sand the
high side of the stab saddle to correct the problem. Work
slowly and check the alignment often.
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3. When the alignment is correct, mark the outline of the
fuselage onto the bottom and top of the stabilizer. Remove
the stabilizer, and trim the covering 1/32" [.8mm] inside of
the lines, being careful not to cut into the underlying wood.
Slide the stabilizer back into the fuselage, re-check the
alignment, and wick thin CA along the joint between the
stabilizer and fuselage.
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4. Remove the covering on the fuselage under the
vertical fin. Draw a centerline on the top of the fuselage for
use in aligning the fin. Slide the fin into position, and check
the alignment as shown in the sketch and photo. Draw a line
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