Piper J-3 Cub Power 46 ARF+ Manual - Hangar 9

Section 1: Hinge Installation Step 6After the CA has cured, flex the surfaces several times tobreak in the hinges. Step 9Coat the tail gear wire near the bushing with petroleumjelly. Work the lubricant into the bearing to prevent epoxyfrom entering the bearing, gluing the bearing to the wire. Step 7Pull on both surfaces to make sure the hinges are secure.Hint: Use a heat gun to warm the petroleumjelly to allow it to flow into the bushing. Step 10Drill a 3/32" hole in the rudder 1 1 / 4" from the bottom. Step 8Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for the aileron hinges. Eachaileron will use four hinges. Center the ailerons and makesure they are not binding before gluing the hinges.9