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PC - 9 MS: SEA 94 ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and Specfications may change without notice”. Specifications Wingspan--------------------------------- 71 in --------------------- 180.3cm. Wing area-------------------------------- 789 sq.in ------------- 50.9 sq.dm. Weight------------------------------------ 10.1-11.9lbs -----------4.6-5.4 kg. Length------------------------------------- 66.1 in ------------------- 167.9cm. Recommended engine size---------- 1.20 cu.in ---------------- 2-stroke. 1.10-1.25 cu.in ---------- 4-stroke.
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PC-9. INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the PC-9 ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS. The PC-9 was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
www.seagullmodels.com NOTE: To avoid scratching your new aero- plane we suggest that you cover your workbench with an old towel. Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts after you open the bags. Please trial fit all parts. Make sure you have the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly before gluing! Hinge...
Instruction Manual. PC-9. 7) Repeat this process with the other wing AILERON CONTROL HORN panel, securely hinging the aileron in place. 8) After both ailerons are securely hinged, Aileron control horn installation: See pictures firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to below make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out.
www.seagullmodels.com ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. RUDDER CONTROL HORN. Rudder control horn: Install the elevator control horn using the Using the same techniques used aileron same method as with the aileron control control horn. See picture below. horns. 2 sets. 2 sets. M3x45mm.
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Instruction Manual. PC-9. M4x30mm. Mark and drill 4 holes for engine mount. Insert 4 blind nuts to firewall. Thread locker glue. Vent tube. Fuel pick up tube. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. Fuel fill tube. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut Carefully use a lighter or heat gun to off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes permenently set the angle of the vent tube.
www.seagullmodels.com 5) With the stopper assembly in place, C/A glue. the weighted pick-up should rest away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank. The top of the vent tube should rest just below the top of the tank. It should not touch the top of the tank.
Instruction Manual. PC-9. Trim and cut. 150mm. 4.2 mm diameter. Trim and cut. 5) Bolt the engine to the engine mount using the four machine screws. Double check that all the screws are tight before proceeding. 6) Attach the Z-Bend in the pushrod wire to the throttle arm on the carburetor.
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www.seagullmodels.com 3) Install the muffler and muffler extension Electric Conversion (Ep Power) onto the engine and make the cut out in the (OPTION). cowl for muffler clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor, muffler and fuel filler valve. Secure the cowl to fuse- lage using the M3x10mm screws (4).
Instruction Manual. PC-9. Aluminum tube. M3 x 15mm. M6 x 120mm. Electric motor. C/A glue. Electric motor. The removable top hatch 155mm. provides easy access. Battery. 4 sets. Aluminum tube. Aluminum spacers. To fuel tank or electric power battery.
www.seagullmodels.com INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVO. Removable top hatch. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut open- ing in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through. 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo.
Instruction Manual. PC-9. Throttle servo arm. Rudder. Cut . Stearing servo. Elevator servo . INSTALLING THE SWITCH. Install the switch into the precut hole in the side of fuselage. Retract servo. SERVO GEAR INSTALLATION. Switch. THROTTLE-RETRACT SERVO ARM INSTALLATION. Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm .
www.seagullmodels.com Installing the aileron servo in place using the INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. same techniques used to flap servo. Servos. Small weight. Small weight. String. Thread. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. Wing rib. Wing. Small Weight. Small Weight. String. String. Attach the string to the servo lead and carefully thread it though the wing. Wing.
www.seagullmodels.com Remove the covering. Remove the covering. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. Epoxy. Epoxy. Pen.
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Instruction Manual. PC-9. INSTALLING THE VERITICAL STABILIZER. Epoxy. Rudder control horn. Pen. ELEVATOR - RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. 1) Elevator and rudder pushrods assembly follow pictures below. 2) Install servos arm to servos. Notice the position of the servo arms on the servos. See picture below.
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www.seagullmodels.com M3 clevis. M3 lock nut. M2 lock nut. 155mm. Rudder pushrod. M2 clevis. M2 Lock nut. Attach to elevator - rudder control horn. Attach to servo arm in fuselage. Elevator . Stearing servo. Throttle. Rudder sevor. Cable pull pul system. MOUNTING THE NOSE WHEEL.
Instruction Manual. PC-9. 5mm. 5mm. M2 x 6mm. 45mm. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER. 5mm. 1) Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also. 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration.
www.seagullmodels.com When balanced correctly, the airplane should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with your fingers. 70mm. Wing bolt. CONTROL THROWS. We highly recommend setting up the PC-9 using the control throws listed at right. We have listed control throws for Low Rate (initial test flying/sport flying) (aerobatic fly- ing).
Instruction Manual. PC-9. A) Check the operation and direction of PREFLIGHT CHECK. the elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. 1) Completely charge your transmitter B) Plug in your radio system per the and receiver batteries before your first day of manufacturer's instructions and turn every- flying.
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