Sapac Viper Jet MKII Composite Assembly Manual

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Sapac Viper Jet MKII Composite Assembly Manual Manual pdf 36 page image

§ Wing and Elevator Attachment32 Viper Jet MKII CompositeBond WingsRequired Partsoooo Fuselage [F]oooo Wings [W]oooo Wing Tube [H3]Required Tools and Adhesives®®®® Hobby Knife®®®® 12 Minute Epoxy Adhesive®®®® Sandpaper®®®® Rubbing Alcohol}}}} If you are going to use retracts you must cutaway the retract clearance slots on the fuselagebefore attaching the wing. The following imageshows the area which needs to be cut away(follow the provided panel lines). The processfor notching the fuselage is the same processyou follow for cutting out the nose gear opening(see chapterMain Gear, Retractable(Optional)).}}}} If you are not using retracts you must cut a holein the wing seat to route the servo wiresthrough. Use the wing for reference todetermine where to cut the hole.If you are using retracts, cut openings for gearclearance}}}} To mark the proper mating slot on the side ofthe wing seat temporarily place the wing inposition using the wing tube. Use the cutoutprofile on the wing root rib to trace the profile ofthe area to be cut on the fuselage.}}}} Remove any flashing from the wing tube holeand ensure the wing tube fits properly. Removethe paint and roughen the surface where thewings will be mounted (see second imageabove). When finished clean the areathoroughly with rubbing alcohol.}}}} Dry fit the wings. If the wings don’t seatproperly, trim the wing tube slightly until thedesired fit is achieved.}}}} Use sand paper to roughen both ends of thewing tube; this will ensure positive adhesionwhen assembling the wings. Clean the wingtube thoroughly with rubbing alcohol.}}}} Bond the wings to the fuselage using epoxyadhesive as shown in the following sequence ofimages. Take care to put adhesive on the wingtube and on all contact surfaces of the wing.Bond the wing with epoxy adhesiveApply adhesive to the fuselage and wing tube