EDGE Tech Edge 540 specifications Hinging the Elevators

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EDGE 540.

Instruction Manual.

8)After both ailerons are securely hinged, firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully applying medium pressure, trying to separate the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution not to crush the wing structure.

Note:Work the aileron up and down several times to “work in” the hinges and check for proper movement.

HINGING THE ELEVATORS.

1)Carefully remove the elevator from one of the horizontal stabilizer panels. Note the position of the hinges.

2)Remove each hinge from the horizontal stabilizer panel and elevator and place a T-pin in the center of each hinge. Slide each hinge into the elevator until the T-pin is snug against the elevator. This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the elevator is mounted to the horizontal stabilizer panel.

T-pins.

Hinges.

3)Slide the elevator on the horizontal stabilizer panel until there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now centered on the horizontal stabilizer panel and elevator. Remove the T- pins and snug the elevator against the horizontal stabilizer panel. A gap of 1/64” or less should be maintained between the horizontal stabilizer panel and elevator.

4)Deflect the elevator and completely saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The elevators front surface should lightly contact the horizontal 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 elevator to the horizontal stabilizer panel hinge line.

Note:The hinge is constructed of a special material that allows the C/A to wick or penetrate and distribute throughout the hinge, securely bonding it to the wood structure of the horizontal stabilizer panel and elevator.

C/A glue.

5)Turn the horizontal stabilizer panel over and deflect the elevator in the opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin CA glue to each hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates into both the elevator and horizontal stabilizer panel.

C/A glue.

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Contents Edge Introduction Parts ListingAdditional Items Required Tools & Supplies NeededEdge Hinging the Ailerons Hinging the Elevators Hinging the Rudder Installing the Aileron Servos Aileron Linkage Servo arm Fuel Tank Installing the BatteryEngine Mount Mounting the Engine Wheel and Wheel Pants Follow diagram below for wheel pant installation Cowling Installing the Main Landing GearInstalling the Spinner Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator Rudder Servo InstallationVertical Stabilizer Installation Control Horn Installation ELEVATOR-RUDDER Pushrod Installation Mounting the Control Clasp Installing Tail Strut SystemMounting the Tail Wheel Bracket Throttle Servo Installation Installing the SwitchInstalling the Fuselage Servo Installing the Receiver Control Throws Attachment WING-FUSELAGEBalancing Preflight Check Flight PreparationEdge Edge