GREAT PLANES PBY Catalina Instruction Manual - Page 6
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PREPARATIONS
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1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts
of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any parts
are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at the
address or telephone number listed in the "Kit Inspection"
section on page 5.
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2. Carefully remove the tape and separate the ailerons
from the wing and the elevators from the stab. Use a covering
iron with a covering sock on low to medium heat to tighten
the covering if necessary. Apply pressure over sheeted
areas to thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.
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3. Your kit includes a stand that can be used during the
assembly process and as a useful tool for transporting the
airplane. Slide the tubes into the foam cradles as shown.
ASSEMBLE THE WING
Assemble the right wing fi rst so your
work matches the photos.
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1. Insert a hinge into each of the three hinge slots in
the aileron.
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2. Insert the hinges and aileron into the slots in the
trailing edge of the wing. Adjust the aileron so there is a small
gap between the LE of the aileron and the wing. The gap
should be small, just enough to see light through or to slip
a piece of paper through. Be sure the aileron moves freely
up and down. Once you are satisfi ed with the positioning of
the aileron, apply a couple of drops of thin CA to the top and
bottom of each hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After the CA
has fully hardened, test the hinges by pulling on the aileron.
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3. A servo extension has been pre-installed in the wing
and is taped to the wing just outside of the servo opening.
Untape the extension from the wing and remove the protective
wrapping from the connector. (Note:The connector matches
Futaba connectors but can be used with many other brand
servos as well. Check to be sure your connector wires match
the wires of this connector before using it. If you feel it is
necessary to replace the extension with one of your brand,
tie a string to one end of the connector before removing it
from the wing. After removing the extension the string can
be used to pull the new extension through the wing.) Plug
your servo into the extension. Secure the servo lead to the
extension with tape, a piece of shrink tube or some other
method to keep them from coming unplugged.
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