Assemble The Fuselage; Horizontal Stabilizer Installation - GREAT PLANES Z-526 ZLIN Akrobat User Manual

o 5 . With the epoxy fully cured, fit the aluminum wing tube
into one wing . Fit the other wing to the tube and join the
wings . If you have not done so already, please be sure to
route the servo leads through the hole in the top of the wing .
Note: While it is not necessary, some people may prefer to
permanently join the two wings .
If you want to be able to separate your wings, please skip the
next two steps and proceed to the next section, Assemble
the Fuselage.
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6 . Mix up a generous-sized batch (about 1/4oz [7cc]) of
30-minute epoxy . Remove the wing tube and apply a thin
coat of epoxy to the outer surface of the tube . Fit the tube
to one wing . Apply a generous layer of epoxy to each wing
root rib and join the wings . Clean up any excess epoxy using
denatured alcohol and a paper towel .
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7 . Locate the two supplied nylon wing bolts and three #64
rubber bands (not supplied) . Fit the wing bolts in the wing so
that each bolt is centered in the hole . Use two rubber bands
on the wing bolts (one on the top side and one on the bottom)
to draw the wing together . Fit a rubber band between the LE
wing dowels and let the epoxy cure .

ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE

Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

Once again, you'll need to have your epoxy supplies nearby
and ready . You'll also need a fabric measuring tape or a piece
of Kevlar thread to help you align the horizontal stab . Do not
use a regular string or thread . This will not allow you to obtain
an accurate alignment .
Note: If you are not familiar with the process of installing a
horizontal stabilizer through a slotted fuselage, please read
through the following steps and make sure you understand
what to do . A dry-run may be helpful, as steps 3 through 6
must be accomplished before the epoxy cures .
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1 . Now that the wing is ready, install it onto the fuselage
using the two 1/4-20 nylon wing bolts .
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