Edge 540 Manual - Hangar 9

Section 1: Hinging the AileronsParts Needed• Right wing panel with aileron and hinges• Left wing panel with aileron and hingesTools and Adhesives Needed• Instant thin CA glue• CA remover/debonder• Paper towels• T-pin (one for each hinge)(optional procedure)Note: The control surfaces, including the ailerons, elevators,and rudder, are prehinged with hinges installed, butthe hinges are not glued in place. It is imperative thatyou properly adhere the hinges in place per the stepsthat follow using a high-quality thin CA glue.Step 1. Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wingpanels. Note the position of the hinges. The Edge 540 comeswith high-quality CA-type hinges.Step 2. Remove each hinge from the wing panel and aileronand place a T-pin in the center of each hinge. Slide each hingeinto the aileron until the T-pin is snug against the aileron. Thiswill help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side ofthe hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the wing panel.Step 4. Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hingewith thin CA glue. The aileron’s front surface should lightlycontact the wing during this procedure. Ideally, when the hingesare glued in place, a 1/64” gap or less will be maintainedthroughout the length of the aileron to the wing panel hinge line.Note: The hinge is constructed of a special material thatallows the CA to wick or penetrate and distributethroughout the hinge, securely bonding it to thewood structure of the wing panel and aileron.Step 3. Slide the aileron on the wing panel until there is only aslight gap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel andaileron. Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron against the wingpanel. A gap of 1/64” or less should be maintained between thewing panel and aileron.Step 5. Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in theopposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin CA glue toeach hinge, making sure that the CA penetrates into both theaileron and wing panel.6