EDGE Tech Edge 540 specifications Vertical Stabilizer Installation

EDGE 540. Instruction Manual.

Remove covering.

When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pres- sure to only cut through the covering it- self. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it.

6)Using a modeling knife, carefully re- move the covering that overlaps the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Re- move the covering from both the top and the bottom of the platform sides.

7)When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Slide the stabilizer in place and realign. Double check all of your mea- surements once more before the epoxy cures. Hold the stabilizer in place with T-pins or mask- ing tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.

8)After the epoxy has fully cured, re- move the masking tape or T-pins used to hold the stabilizer in place. Carefully inspect the glue joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that may exist that were not filled previously and clean up the excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.

Remove covering.

Covered wood filler piece.

VERTICAL STABILIZER

INSTALLATION.

Hinge.

1)Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselage. This slot accepts the lower rudder hinge.

Hinge slot.

2)Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the top of the fuselage. The rear edge of the stabilizer should be flush with the rear edge of the fuselage and the lower rudder hinge should engage the precut hinge slot in the lower fuselage. The bottom edge of the stabi- lizer should also be firmly pushed against the top of the horizontal stabilizer.

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