EDGE Tech Edge 540 specifications Hinging the Rudder

EDGE 540. Instruction Manual.

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.

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.

T-pin.

Hinges.

C/A glue.

HINGING THE RUDDER.

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.

Hinges.

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.

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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.

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.

C/A glue.