Edge 540 Manual - Hangar 9

Section 6: Installing the TailCONTINUEDStep 11. Carefully check the alignment of the vertical stabilizerto the horizontal stabilizer. A 90-degree triangle is helpful here.Use masking tape to hold the components in alignment. Allowthe epoxy to dry completely cured.Section 7: Hinging the Horizontal Stabilizerand Elevator(s)Fuselage Parts Needed• Fuselage with Vertical and horizontal stabilizers attached• Elevators (2)Tools and Adhesives Needed• Thin CA glue• CA remover/debonder• Paper towels• T-pinsStep 1. Locate the elevator and hinges. Carefully remove thetape holding the elevators in place. Fit the elevators into theproper position on the horizontal stabilizer, using the samehinging techniques learned in Section 1. Check to make surethere is no binding of movement.Step 2. With one elevator half properly aligned (left and right),apply thin CA glue to the hinges on both sides (be sure toremove the t-pins first). Wipe away any excess CA with CAdebonder and a paper towel.20