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E-flite RV-9 450 ARF User Manual

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E-flite RV-9 450 Assembly Manual

4. Use an epoxy brush to apply a thin layer of

epoxy to the exposed wood on the root rib of

the wing.

5. Use a mixing stick to apply epoxy in the tube of

the remaining wing panel. Use an epoxy brush to

apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed wood of

the root rib of the remaining wing panel.

6. Slide the wing panels tightly together. Epoxy

should ooze from the joint between the panels. If

not, you have not used enough epoxy and need to

apply more as described in Steps 3 through 5.

7. Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to

remove and excess epoxy from the outside of the

joint between the two wing panels.

8. Use low-tack tape to hold the two wing panels

together until the epoxy fully cures. Make sure

to wrap a piece of tape around the joint at the

leading and trailing edge to keep the panels in

alignment with each other while the epoxy cures.

Check the glue joint periodically while the epoxy is

curing. It is possible that some excess will run out of the

joint and will need to be wiped off with some alcohol.

9. Use medium CA to glue the wing dowels into the

pre-drilled holes in the leading edge of the wing.

Leave 1/4-inch (6mm) of the dowel exposed.

10. Position the wing bolt plate on the bottom of

the wing. Make sure to align the holes in the plate

with the holes in the wing. Use a felt-tipped pen to

transfer the outline of the plate onto the bottom of

the wing.