EDGE 540. Instruction Manual.
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4)Deflect the rudder and completely
saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The
rudder front surface should lightly contact the
vertical fin 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 fuselage panel hinge line.
1) Carefully remove the rudder from the
vertical fin. Note the position of the hinges.
2) Placing 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 fuselage panel.
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 fuselage panel and rudder.
3) Slide the rudder on the vertical fin until
there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now
centered on the fuselage panel and rudder.
Remove the T-pins and snug the rudder
against the fuselage panel. A gap of 1/64” or
less should be maintained between the vertical
fin panel and rudder.
HINGING THE RUDDER. 8) After both elevator 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.
Hinges.
Hinges.
T-pin.
C/A glue.
C/A glue.
6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a paper
towel, remove any excess C/A 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.