TM 9-1550-416-14&P
Perform the assembly procedures for the FQM-
c.
CAUTION
117 C-1 as follows:
(1) Place horizontal fuselage on a work table or
When utilizing epoxy to attach components,
flat surface. Horizontal fuselage is right side up when the wing
apply only to mating surfaces.
trailing edge reference mark is visible.
(2) Attach fuselage halves together. (See fig. 3-
NOTE
18.) Slide vertical fuselage onto horizontal fuselage. Using
Epoxy can be removed from skin surface before or
approximately 1 ounce of epoxy attach the two halves to-
after it sets. In areas where hair is present, it is
gether by pushing the two halves slightly apart and putting
desirable to remove epoxy before it sets. Before it
epoxy on the mating surfaces. Pushing the fuselage halves any
sets, remove by using soap, water and a cloth. After
it sets, remove by peeling.
further apart than necessary (about 1/2-3/4 of an inch) will
result in breakage. Ensure that no epoxy gets into the slot for
Epoxy mixing instructions are on the epoxy con-
the throttle pushrod. Using approximately 1/4 ounce of epoxy,
tainers.
glue the two gussets to the front vertical fuselage.
Figure 3-18. Vertical and horizontal fuselage joining.
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