Summary of Contents for Hangar 9 Twist 3D .40 ARF HAN2660
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Field Equipment Required Before Starting Assembly • Propeller (2-stroke (EVO11050) 4-stroke (EVO13080)) • Glow Plug Igniter with Charger (HAN7101) Before beginning the assembly of your Twist, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder, and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of purchase. •...
Section 1: Attaching the Wing to the Fuselage Section 2: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation Required Parts Required Parts Step 3 Step 3 • Wing • Fuselage • Wing • Fuselage Place the wing onto the fuselage. Secure the wing using the The last alignment step is making sure the wing and stabilizer 1/4-20 x 2-inch nylon bolt.
Section 3: Vertical Stabilizer Installation Section 2: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation (continued) Required Parts Step 5 Step 7 Step 3 • Wing • Fuselage Remove the stab and use a hobby knife with a brand new blade Slide the stabilizer from the fuselage far enough to expose the Trace the outline of the fuselage onto the fin.
Section 4: Ailerons Installation Section 4: Ailerons Installation (continued) Required Parts Step 3 Step 5 Step 7 • Wing • CA hinge (8) Slide the aileron and wing together. The gap between Remove the T-pins and apply thin CA to each hinge. Make sure Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the the aileron and wing should be infinitely small, the hinge is fully saturated with CA.
Section 5: Elevators Installation Section 5: Elevators Installation (continued) Required Parts Step 3 Step 5 • Fuselage assembly • Elevator joiner wire Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy and apply it to the Once the CA and epoxy have fully cured, gently pull on the groove and hole in the elevator half.
Section 6: Tailwheel Installation Section 7: Rudder Installation Required Parts Required Parts Step 3 Step 4 • Rudder • Tailwheel assembly • Fuselage assembly • Rudder Mark where you drill the two locations for the Check to make sure the rudder moves freely. It should not rub tailwheel support.
Section 8: Engine Installation Section 9: Throttle Pushrod Installation Required Parts Required Parts Step 3 Step 2 • Fuselage assembly • Engine mount • Fuselage assembly • 10 1/8-inch (260mm) outer Mark the locations for the engine mounting bolts. Test fit the throttle pushrod tube through the firewall, through pushrod tube former 2, and into the fuselage.
Section 10: Fuel Tank Installation Section 9: Throttle Pushrod Installation (continued) Required Parts Step 3 Step 3 • Fuselage assembly • Fuel tank assembly Slide a clevis retainer onto a nylon clevis. Thread a clevis onto a Install the fuel tank into the fuselage. Make any necessary 14 5/8-inch (370mm) wire, a minimum of 10 turns.
Section 11: Landing Gear Installation Section 12: Radio Installation Required Parts Required Parts Step 3 • Fuselage assembly • 2 3/4-inch wheel (2) • Fuselage assembly • Wing assembly Step 5 Attach the wheel to the axle using a wheel collar and grub screw.
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Section 12: Radio Installation (continued) Section 12: Radio Installation (continued) Step 8 Step 10 Step 13 Step 15 Remove the servos and drill the holes for the servo mounting Tie the string onto the servo extension. Gently pull the Wrap the receiver and receiver battery in protective foam to Route the antenna out through the tube in the fuselage.
Section 13: Linkage Installation Section 13: Linkage Installation (continued) Required Parts Step 3 Step 5 Step 7 • Fuselage assembly • Wing assembly Position the control horn on the elevator so the horn aligns Place 2–3 drops of thin CA into the hole to harden the wood. Center the elevator servo electronically using the radio system.
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Section 13: Linkage Installation (continued) Section 13: Linkage Installation (continued) Step 10 Step 14 Step 18 Step 22 Slide the wire through the hole one in from the end of the Position the control horn on the aileron so the horn aligns with Center the aileron servo electronically using the radio system.
Section 14: Canopy Installation Section 13: Linkage Installation (continued) Required Parts Step 24 Step 3 • Fuselage assembly • Canopy Make a 90-degree bend at the mark made in the last step. Lightly sand the inside edge of the canopy and slightly inside Temporarily connect the pushrod to the throttle arm.
Adjusting the Engine Preflight Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your Check the radio installation and make sure all the control Step 1 Step 3 airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your surfaces are moving correctly (i.e. the correct direction and Completely read the instructions included with your engine and Before you fly, be sure your engine idles reliably, particular radio system, following the instructions provided with...
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