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- Page 1 Instructions for Final Assembly Version V1.0 5-99 Kit # 123668 All Contents © Copyright 1999...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Kit Contents...........2 Fuel Tank............15 Additional Items Required........3 Fuel Tank Assembly........15 Tools and Supplied Needed......3 Fuel Tank Installation.......16 Field Support Equipment Needed......3 Throttle Linkage..........16 Installing the Throttle Linkage....16 Metric Conversion Chart.........3 Servo Installation...........16 Wing Assembly..........4 Installing the Fuselage Servos....16 Install the Dihedral Brace......4 Installing the Servo Tray......17 Joining the Wing Halves......5 Installing the Aileron Servo......17... -
Page 3: Kit Contents
This instruction manual is designed to help you build a straight, great flying airplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before beginning assembly of your new Sukhoi. Use the parts listing below to identify and separate all parts before beginning assembly. ** KIT CONTENTS** We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification during assembly. -
Page 4: Additional Items Required
{1}Hitec 4 or More Channel Radio w/4 Servos FOR 2-STROKE ENGINE {1}Dubro Foam Rubber # 513 {1}Global Fuel Line # 115923 {1}Magnum XL .40-.46 Two Stroke {1}Dubro Fuel Filling Valve # 334 {1}Propeller To Suit Engine {1}Goldberg 1/2A Flying Line # 431 {1}Thunderbolt Glow Plug # 115493 {1}Topflite Gloss Clear Spray # TOPR7200 {1}Slim Line Pitt's Style Muffler # 3218... -
Page 5: Wing Assembly
If you should find a part missing or have questions about assembly, please call or write to the address below: Customer Service Center 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley, CA. 92728 Phone: (714) 963-0329 Fax: (714) 964-6236 E-Mail: globalhobby@earthlink.net **SUGGESTION** To avoid scratching your new airplane, do not unwrap the pieces until they are needed for assembly. -
Page 6: Joining The Wing Halves
11) When the epoxy has cured, double JOINING THE WING HALVES check the center section joint. If any gaps are 6) Mix a generous amount of Kwik Bond present, mix a small amount of Kwik Bond 30 30 Minute Epoxy. Working with only one wing Minute Epoxy and carefully fill any remaining gaps. -
Page 7: Installing The Blind Nuts
4) Remove the ailerons from the wing. To INSTALLING THE WING BOLT DOUBLER double check that the wing is square to the fuse- 8) Place the wing back into the wing lage, use a ruler and measure from each wing tip saddle, aligning the centerline marks. -
Page 8: Installing The Triangle Supports
to match the contour of the belly pan. The top side 5) When satisfied with the fit of the triangle of each block should be flush with the bottom edges stock, use 220 grit sandpaper and roughen the of the belly pan. See photo # 8 below. surface of the belly pan where it will be glued. -
Page 9: Installing The Belly Pan
10) With the belly pan held firmly in place and aligned properly, use a pen and outline the outside edges of the belly pan onto the wing surface. PARTS REQUIRED 11) Remove the belly pan. Using the lines {1} Horizontal Stabilizer w/Elevator Halves and Hinges as a guide use a modeling knife and remove the covering from between them. -
Page 10: Mounting The Horizontal Stabilizer
the fuselage. Slide the stabilizer in place and re- Figure # 2 align. Double check all of your measurements once more before the epoxy cures. Hold the sta- bilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using paper towels and rubbing alcohol. -
Page 11: Mounting The Vertical Stabilizer
5) Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place. 3) Slide a small piece of waxed paper be- Using a triangle, check to ensure that the vertical tween the aileron torque rod and the trailing edge stabilizer is aligned 90º to the horizontal stabilizer. of the wing. -
Page 12: Tail Wheel Installation
9) With the elevator tight against the stabi- lizer, rotate the elevator down about 45º. Apply six drops of Kwik Bond Thin C/A to the exposed PARTS REQUIRED area of each hinge. Allow the glue to cure for {1} Nylon Tiller Arm {1} Nylon Tail Wheel Bracket about ten minutes. -
Page 13: Mounting The Tail Wheel Bracket
MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL BRACKET 6) Trial fit the tail wheel bracket assembly to the fuselage and rudder. The nylon clasp PARTS REQUIRED molded into the tiller arm should slide over the {1} Aluminum Main Gear Strut bottom edge of the rudder. The tail wheel wire {4} 4mm x 12mm Machine Screws {8} 4mm Flat Washers should be parallel to the rudder hinge line and the... -
Page 14: Installing The Gear Cover
8) Mix up a small amount of Kwik Bond 5 INSTALLING THE GEAR COVER Minute Epoxy. Apply a generous layer of epoxy 4) Bolt the gear cover block (D-31) to the to the top of the mounting block, being careful main gear bracket using two 3mm x 15mm ma- not to get any glue into the two holes. -
Page 15: Engine Mounting
14) Slide the wheel assembly through the 3) When satisfied with the alignment of the predrilled hole in the landing gear bracket. Thread engine, remove the beams from the clamp and one 4mm nylon insert nut onto the machine screw drill 1/8”... -
Page 16: Mounting The Engine To Firewall
8) On the two horizontal lines you just FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY drew, measure and place marks 1/2” to the 1) The fuel tank assembly incudes 3 differ- left and 13/16” to the right of the vertical cen- ent length aluminum tubes. Discard the shortest terline (looking at the firewall). -
Page 17: Fuel Tank Installation
7) With the stopper assembly in place the Photo # 32 weighted pickup should rest about 3/8” away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank. The vent tube should be inside the bubble in the tank, but not rub against the tank. Adjust the tubes accordingly. -
Page 18: Installing The Servo Tray
3) Test fit the throttle servo between the two To facilitate servo removal in the future, we preinstalled servo rails just behind the forward recommend drilling a hole through the wing bulkhead. The servo should be mounted on the mounting bulkhead over each rear servo mount- right side of the fuselage, about 1”... -
Page 19: Throttle Connector
5) Test the movement of the throttle push- rod. Full forward stick and full forward trim should result in the carburetor barrel opening completely. PARTS REQUIRED Full back stick and full forward trim should result {1} Adjustable Servo Connector Assembly in the approximate idle setting. -
Page 20: Rudder Pushrod Assembly
9) Using a ruler and a pen, measure in 1-7/8” RUDDER PUSHROD ASSEMBLY from the opposite end of the dowel and place a 4) Using a ruler, measure the pushrod dowel mark. Using a 3/32” drill bit, drill a hole com- (D-34). -
Page 21: Elevator Pushrod
Double check that the pushrod exit location Photo # 40 is on the same side of the fuselage as the rudder control horn that was installed previously. PUSHROD WIRE 13) Using a modeling knife, cut out the push- rod exit at the location marked. SNAP SERVO KEEPER... -
Page 22: Elevator Pushrod Assembly
9) Using a ruler and a pen, measure in 2-1/4” ELEVATOR PUSHROD ASSEMBLY from the opposite end of the dowel and place a 4) Using a ruler, measure the pushrod dowel mark. Using a 3/32” drill bit, drill a hole com- (D-34). -
Page 23: Aileron Linkage
13) Using a modeling knife, cut out the push- Photo # 43 rod exits at the locations marked. 14) Insert the elevator pushrod assembly, threaded wires first, through the servo compart- SNAP KEEPER ment and out the elevator pushrod exits in the SERVO back of the fuselage. -
Page 24: Cowl Installation
4) Using 220 grit sandpaper, roughen the fi- Photo # 44 berglass inside the cowl where the vents will be glued in place. Also roughen the 1/8” lips around each of the vents. SNAP KEEPER 5) Trial fit each of the vents into the cowl. PUSHROD The vents are installed from the inside of the cowl WIRE... -
Page 25: Canopy Installation
17) If using a Pitts Style muffler we highly 11) The cowl is held in place using four recommend cutting and air exit hole that is 1-1/2” 2mm x 6mm wood screws threaded into four wide and 1-1/2” to 2” long. Locate the hole just preinstalled mounting blocks on the firewall. -
Page 26: Installing The Canopy
3) Trial fit the instrument panels in place on 10) Using a 3/32 drill bit, drill four mount- the cockpit floor. The front edge of the forward ing holes only through the canopy at the four lo- cations you marked. panel should fit up tight against the front of the cockpit. -
Page 27: Installing The Switch
Once you have flown and trimmed the Sukhoi, 3) Using a 1/16” drill bit, drill a hole through the balance point can be moved forward or the side of the fuselage, opposite the muffler, for aft 1/4” to change the flight performance. Moving the antenna to exit. -
Page 28: Flight Preparation
4) By moving the position of the clevis at the C) The ailerons should move 1/4” up control horn toward the outermost hole, you will and 1/4” down from center. To adjust the amount decrease the amount of throw of that control sur- of aileron throw, first move the pushrods on the face. -
Page 29: Flying
The Sukhoi is designed for those pilots who are ____________________________________________________ experienced in flying sport models. It is in no ______________________________________________ way a trainer. If you do not feel comfortable that ______________________________________________ you are able to test fly the airplane don't hesitate ______________________________________________ to ask someone for some help getting it tested _____________________________________________... -
Page 30: Trim Chart
After you have test flown and done the initial trim changes to the aircraft, use the Trim Chart below to begin trimming your airplane. Following and adhering to this chart will result in the ability to diagnose trim problems and correct those problems using the simple adjustments shown below. Making these observations and related corrections will result in a truer, straighter and better flying airplane. -
Page 31: Product Evaluation
Simply fold this form on the dotted lines, seal with tape and mail it to us. Do not use staples and make sure our address faces out. 1.) Kit: Sukhoi 40 (# 123668) 7.) Was any of the model's assembly difficult for you? If yes, please explain. - Page 32 Place Stamp Here Global Hobby Distributors Attn: Customer Service Department 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley, CA. 92728 Fold along dotted line...