Hinging The Rudder - Seagull Models DECATHLON ARTF Assembly Manual

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6) Using CA remover/debonder and a paper
towel, remove any excess CA glue that may
have accumulated on the horizontal stabilizer
or in the elevator hinge area.
7) Repeat this process with the other
horizontal stabilizer panel, securely hinging the
elevator in place.
8) After both horizontal stabilizer are
securely hinged, firmly grasp the horizontal
stabilizer panel and elevator to make sure the
hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled
out. Do this by carefully applying medium
pressure, trying to separate the elevator from
the horizontal stabilizer panel. Use caution not
to crush the horizontal stabilizer structure.

HINGING THE RUDDER

1) Carefully remove the rudder from one of
the vertical stabilizer panel. Note the position
of the hinges.
2) Remove each hinge from the vertical
stabilizer panel and rudder and place a T-pin
in the center of each hinge. Slide each hinge
into the rudder until the T-pin is snug against
the rudder. This will help ensure an equal
amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge
line when the rudder is mounted to the vertical
stabilizer.
3) Slide the rudder on the vertical stabilizer
panel until there is only a slight gap. The hinge
is now centered on the vertical stabilizer panel
and rudder. Remove the T-pins and snug the
rudder against the vertical stabilizer panel. A
gap of 1/64" or less should be maintained
between the vertical stabilizer panel and
rudder.
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4)Deflect the rudder and completely
saturate each hinge with thin CA glue. The
rudder front surface should lightly contact the
vertical stabilizer during this procedure. Ideally,
when the hinges are glued in place, a 1/64"
gap or less will be maintained throughout the
lengh of the rudder to the vertical stabilizer
panel hinge line.
Note:
The hinge is constructed of a special
material that allows the CA to wick or
penetrate and distribute throughout the
hinge, securely bonding it to the wood
structure of the vertical stabilizer panel
and rudder.
5) Turn the vertical stabilizer panel over
and deflect the rudder in the opposite direction
from the opposite side. Apply thin CA glue to
each hinge, making sure that the CA penetrates
into the rudder and vertical stabilizer panel.
6) Using CA remover/debonder and a paper
towel, remove any excess CA glue that may
have accumulated on the vertical stabilizer or
in the rudder hinge area.