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35. ‡ Test fit the front and rear WING JOINERS

between the two #2 ribs, as shown. Note the

rear joiner tabs which fit into the rib slots.

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Sand any parts, as necessary, to improve the fit

of the two wing halves.

36. ‡ When satisfied with the fit, apply JET Epoxy 20

along the centerline of both wing panels and

spars and glue them together.

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Epoxy the wing joiners securely in place.

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After making sure all elements are correctly

aligned, allow epoxy to thoroughly cure before

proceeding. You may wish to use clamps to hold

the assembly tightly together.

37. ‡ Beginning at the wing tips, use Super Jet to glue

the corresponding SHEAR WEBS to the front side

of the top and bottom main spars in each rib bay.

NOTE: The web that goes between Rib #2 and Rib #3

must be trimmed to fit.

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Center the Rib #2/3 web between the two ribs

and glue in place.

38. ‡ Test fit the L.E. sheeting. When satisfied with

the fit, apply glue to the top of the L.E., the front

rib tops, and the top of the main spar.

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Install the sheeting and pin in place, as shown.

Allow to dry thoroughly.

39. ‡ When dry, determine the two Rib #2 locations

and make a mark on the leading edge.

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Make a second mark at the location of the wing

joiner/spar assembly.

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Referring to the above diagram, and taking

care not to cut into the ribs or the wing join-

er, use a razor saw and/or a hobby knife to cut

the L.E. and the L.E. sheeting back to the wing

joiner/spar assembly between the two #2 Ribs.

40. ‡ Take one of the WING CENTER RIBS and lam-

inate a WING CENTER DOUBLER to the out-

board side.

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SHEAR WEBS

WING CENTER DOUBLER

WING CENTER RIB

WING JOINER

RIB #2

RIB #2

FRONT WING JOINER