Section 5: Installing The Ailerons - Hangar 9 P-40 Warhawk Assembly Manual

Section 5: Installing the Ailerons

Required Parts
• Wing
• CA hinges (6)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Thin CA
 
Step 1
Remove the aileron from the wing. Place a T-pin in the
center of each hinge.
 
Step 2
Place the hinges in the precut slots in the aileron. The T-
pin will rest against the leading edge of the aileron when
installed correctly.
14
• Aileron (left and right)
• T-Pins
 
Step 3
Slide the aileron and wing together. The gap between
the leading edge of the aileron and wing should be a
maximum of approximately 1/64-inch. Check to make
sure the gap at both ends of the aileron are equal and that
the aileron can move without rubbing on the wing.
Note: Do not use CA accelerator during the
hinging process. The CA must be allowed to
soak into the hinge to provide the best bond.
Using accelerator will not provide enough time
for this process.
 
Step 4
Remove the T-Pins and move the aileron to provide the
best access to the hinge. Apply thin CA to each hinge.
Make sure the hinge is fully saturated with CA. Use a
paper towel and CA remover/debonder to clean up any
excess CA from the wing and/or aileron. Make sure to
apply CA to both sides of the hinges.