Elevator Installation - Hangar 9 F6F-5 Hellcat 15cc Manuel D'utilisation

99. Slide the wing into position on the fuselage. Guide the leads
for the ailerons (and retracts) into the fuselage.
 The wing may be a tight fit in the fuselage. Trim the
fuselage as necessary so the wing fits without deforming the
fuselage. Always fuel proof any exposed wood after trimming.
100. Secure the wing to the fuselage using the nylon wing bolt.
 The nylon bolt can be shortened to
make securing the wing easier.
 Repeat the previous steps to attach
the remaining wing panel.
101. Place the stabilizer on the fuselage. Center the stabilizer on
the fuselage.
 We have left the elevators in position
to aid in centering the stabilizer.
102. Stand back 8-10 feet (2-3 meters) and check that the
stabilizer is aligned with the wing. Lightly sand the stabilizer
saddle on the fuselage to correct any misalignment.
103. Measure from each wing tip to each stabilizer tip. Adjust the
stabilizer so the measurements are the same for both sides.
 The elevators can be removed from
the stabilizer at this time.
F6F-5 Hellcat 15cc
104. Use a felt-tipped pen to transfer the fuselage outline onto the
bottom of the stabilizer.
105. Mix 1/2 ounce (15ml) of 30-minute epoxy. Use an epoxy
brush to apply epoxy to the exposed wood on the bottom of
the stabilizer.
 It may be necessary to remove the covering from
106. Use an epoxy brush to apply epoxy to the stabilizer mounting
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surface for the stabilizer.
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107. Position the stabilizer back on the fuselage and check its
alignment. Use a paper towel and a small amount isopropyl
alcohol to remove any excess epoxy from the fuselage and
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stabilizer before the epoxy fully cures. Allow the epoxy to
fully cure before proceeding. Use clamps or pins to hold the
stabilizer in position.
 Check the position of the stabilizer repeatedly during
 ELEVATOR INSTALLATION
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108. Remove the elevator joiner wire from the elevators. Lightly
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sand the elevator joiner wire where it contacts the elevators.
Use a paper towel and isopropyl alcohol to remove any oil or
debris from the joiner.
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the fuselage using a hobby knife and #11 blade.
the curing process to make sure it has not moved.
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