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Joining the wing panels – E-flite RV-9 450 ARF User Manual

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E-flite RV-9 450 Assembly Manual

24. Repeat Steps 13 through 23 to install the

remaining aileron servo and linkage.

Joining the Wing Panels

Required Parts

Wing panel assembly (left and right)

Wing joiner

Wing bolt plate

Wing dowel (2)

Required tools

30-minute epoxy

Rubbing alcohol

Mixing stick

Mixing cup

Epoxy brush

Paper towel

Low-tack tape

Medium CA

Felt-tipped pen

Hobby knife with #11 blade

Please read through this section before mixing

any epoxy. You must be able to complete all the

steps before the epoxy begine to cure or you may

end up with a wing that will require replacing.

1. Locate the aluminum wing joiner. Slide the joiner

into one of the wing panels.

2. Slide the remaining wing panel on the wing

joiner. It should slide up tight against the first wing

panel with no gaps between them.

3. Separate the wing panels. Mix 1/2 ounce

(15mL) of 30-minute epoxy. Use a mixing stick to

apply epoxy in the wing tube of one wing panel.

Slide the joiner into the tube.